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As a leading North American distributor, Graybar operates with one clear mission: to serve as the vital link in the supply chain, adding value for customers and suppliers with innovative solutions and services.
Graybar's strategy is to sustain the organization as an independent and employee-owned company, while achieving the results that position the company as an industry leader and allows Graybar to work to the advantage of those it serves. read more
Graybar Electric Company Culture
Graybar Electric Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.0/5
Graybar Electric's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
AManager
AProfessional Development
AGender
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Graybar Electric CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kathleen Mazzarella
72 /100
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Diversity at Graybar Electric
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Graybar Electric have rated Team, Manager, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Graybar Electric
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Graybar Electric have rated Professional Development, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Graybar Electric eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
6
Graybar Electric employees are 6% more likely to recommend Graybar Electric as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Graybar Electric
Working at Graybar Electric is rated average by 257 employees, across various culture dimensions. Graybar Electric employees are most satisfied about Manager, Professional Development, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Graybar Electric’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Graybar Electric was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Graybar Electric
B
Overall Company Culture at Graybar Electric is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
30%
Graybar Electric ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Graybar Electric Employee Reviews
Out of 140 Graybar Electric employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Graybar Electric improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
Positive Reviews From Graybar Electric Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Best overall inspiration to work hard
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Stock dividends and profit sharing.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I am grandfathered into the pension plan.
Constructive Feedback From Graybar Electric Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?An understanding of personal life for employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Become better at implementing new processes. Don't force new policies and procedures on branches without telling us how you want this to actually be implemented.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Sales reps are not being held responsible to the same standards as the inside team.
Graybar Electric Company Information
Graybar Electric Company Overview
Graybar Electric was founded in 1869 and its current CEO is Kathleen Mazzarella. Since its inception 157 years ago, Graybar Electric has grown to 7780 employees.
Graybar Electric Mission, Vision & Values
Graybar Electric Mission Statement
As a leading North American distributor, Graybar operates with one clear mission: to serve as the vital link in the supply chain, adding value for customers and suppliers with innovative solutions and services. Graybar's strategy is to sustain the organization as an independent and employee-owned company, while achieving the results that position the company as an industry leader and allows Graybar to work to the advantage of those it serves.
Graybar Electric Values
- Integrity
- Employee Ownership
- Long-Term View
- Customer Focus
| Headquarter | 34 North Meramec Avenue Saint Louis, MO 63105 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.graybar.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1869 |
| Tel | 800-472-9227 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.graybar.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Graybar Electric Competitors
Graybar Electric competitors include Applied Industrial Technologies, W.W. Grainger, Rexel, and Anixter. Graybar Electric ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Graybar Electric compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Graybar Electric Employees
Graybar Electric has 7780 employees. 257 employees at Graybar Electric have reviewed Graybar Electric across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 257 Graybar Electric employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Graybar Electric are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Graybar Electric, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Graybar Electric are generally satisfied with their team. 257 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Graybar Electric are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Graybar Electric believe the environment at Graybar Electric is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Graybar Electric is extremely fast. About 67% of the employees at Graybar Electric work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Graybar Electric are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Graybar Electric employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Graybar Electric report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
75% of Graybar Electric employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Graybar Electric employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
71% of Graybar Electric employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Graybar Electric - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Graybar Electric is that the company was prepared on their first day. Graybar Electric employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Graybar Electric KPIs and OKRs
At Graybar Electric 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Graybar Electric's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Graybar Electric employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Graybar Electric CEO & Leadership
Graybar Electric CEO - Kathleen Mazzarella
72 /100
Graybar Electric’s CEO Kathleen Mazzarella started in this role in 1980. Kathleen’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Graybar Electric’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees in the IT department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees with Over 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Graybar Electric’s competitors, Kathleen Mazzarella ranks right above Applied Industrial Technologies CEO Neil Schrimsher. Under Mazzarella’s leadership, Graybar Electric employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Professional Development. Meetings and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Graybar Electric could stand to see real improvement.
Graybar Electric Leadership
The Graybar Electric Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Kathleen Mazzarella, Senior VP, Sales David G. Maxwell, and Senior VP, Secretary, General Counsel Matthew W. Geekie
Kathleen Mazzarella CEO / President
Kathleen Mazzarella serves as the CEO / President of Graybar Electric.
David G. Maxwell Senior VP, Sales
David G. Maxwell serves as the Senior VP, Sales of Graybar Electric.
Matthew W. Geekie Senior VP, Secretary, General Counsel
Matthew W. Geekie serves as the Senior VP, Secretary, General Counsel of Graybar Electric.
David Meyer Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer
David Meyer serves as the Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer of Graybar Electric.
David Bender VP Business Performance
David Bender serves as the VP Business Performance of Graybar Electric.
Dennis DeSousa Senior VP and General Manager
Dennis DeSousa serves as the Senior VP and General Manager of Graybar Electric.
Bill Mansfield Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development
Bill Mansfield serves as the Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development of Graybar Electric.
David Maxwell Senior VP Sales
David Maxwell serves as the Senior VP Sales of Graybar Electric.
Beverly Propst Senior VP Human Resources
Beverly Propst serves as the Senior VP Human Resources of Graybar Electric.
Graybar Electric Salaries
How much does Graybar Electric pay?
How much do people at Graybar Electric get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Graybar Electric is $122,914, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,863, or $57 per hour.
At Graybar Electric, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $229,369 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,310 annually. Average Graybar Electric salaries by department include: Business Development at $142,201, Admin at $59,651, Operations at $99,300, and Design at $101,799. Half of Graybar Electric salaries are above $118,863.
88 employees at Graybar Electric rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 273 ratings) while 87 employees at Graybar Electric rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 91 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Graybar Electric employees include job titles like Financial Analyst and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Graybar Electric employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$122,914*
Average Compensation
$118,863*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Graybar Electric Salaries by City
Graybar Electric Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Graybar Electric
Diverse employees at Graybar Electric score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing Graybar Electric in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Graybar Electric across various culture dimensions.
At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.,,We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.,,That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.
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Graybar Electric Perks & Benefits
paid volunteer time off, employee recognition program, service award program, student loan reimbursement for select roles
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
Graybar Electric PTO
Graybar Electric's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Graybar Electric's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Graybar Electric's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Graybar Electric Careers
Graybar Electric Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Graybar Electric applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Graybar Electric unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Graybar Electric has a total of 7780 employees
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (2 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 33% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Graybar Electric Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Graybar Electric on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Business Development | 33% | |
Sales | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Saint Louis | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta | 33% | |
Miami | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Graybar Electric
What is Graybar Electric address?
Graybar Electric location is at 34 North Meramec Avenue
Who is the CEO of Graybar Electric?
Graybar Electric CEO is Kathleen Mazzarella, their score by employees is 72
What is Graybar Electric eNPS?
The eNPS for Graybar Electric is 6
What is the salary for IT Manager in Graybar Electric?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the IT in Graybar Electric?
The average salaries for IT in Graybar Electric is 108k
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