About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">Work Location Type:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Onsite</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Req Number 332115<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">About Grainger:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.6 million customers worldwide with maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer expertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported 2025 revenue of $17.9 billion. For more information, visit <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4366172-1%26h%3D425699605%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.grainger.com%26a%3Dwww.grainger.com&data=05%7C02%7Cshveta.joshi%40grainger.com%7C0930cf26ff2c4f0c338a08dd5d92f7e4%7C48d1dcb6bccc4365ac7fb937a7f7fd71%7C0%7C0%7C638769607980520334%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mt%2Fix1rcjbu88jQKrdkIzlx%2FVqD4PRne8%2BtvN1o8Bhc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.grainger.com</a><a href="http://www.grainger.com">.</a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">Compensation:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $24.66 to $30.87 per hour.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">Rewards and Benefits:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.<br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><a href="https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire">https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire</a></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br><strong><span style="color:firebrick">Grainger Benefits:</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><br>-The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">-The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. <br></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">-Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. <br><br></span></p><h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd"><a name="position-details"></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">Position Details:</span></h3> <p style="margin-right:0.0in;margin-left:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The Branch Team Lead role helps lead the daily operations to ensure customer service and operational excellence. Help improve company projects and results with the branch teams. Create and promote an environment where team members are empowered and engaged to the success of the company. Work with members of branch leadership team. You will report to an Operations Manager or Branch Manager.</span></p> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd"><a name="you-will"></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">You Will:</span></h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide customer service and direction regarding the daily activities of a team at the branch location</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Clarify direction for team members by projects, priorities and company strategy and provide continued feedback</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Help improve the achievement of essential operational metrics in customer satisfaction, sales, safety, and operational improvements</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide a creative customer experience and ensure customer retention and satisfaction</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Provide frequent, direct and candid feedback to strengthen or enhance skills needed to run branch operations</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Monitor counter transactions to provide appropriate guidance to team members</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Facilitate team member onboarding and ongoing training</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Build work schedules to ensure productivity and staffing levels</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assess processes for improvement opportunities using Continuous Improvement methodology. Suggest and implement changes to enhance defined processes and improve sales and service</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Foster between all internal partners including Sales, Branch Network, Customer Service Centers, and Onsite Services teams</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">May take and respond to emergency customer calls after hours</span></li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd"><a name="you-have"></a><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:firebrick">You Have:</span></h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High school diploma or Bachelor's degree</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Minimum 3 years customer service and sales experience</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">2+ years of management experience in a customer service environment</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Voice the vision of the branch to all employees</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Train people on processes, procedures, compliance and product knowledge</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Competence in the use of computers and software applications including SAP</span></li> <li style="margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;margin-left:0.0px"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Operate powered industrial equipment<br></span></li> </ul><p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><em>We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.</em></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:12.0px;margin-top:12.0px"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><em>We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.</em></span></p>