Grainger Earns Spot on Selling Power's "50 Best Companies to Sell For 2020" List

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Grainger (NYSE: GWW) has been recognized by Selling Power magazine as one of the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" in 2020, marking the 20th consecutive year it has received this honor. The evaluation criteria included compensation, benefits, sales training, and customer retention. Grainger emphasizes a culture of continuous learning for its sales team, which supports over 3.5 million global businesses with MRO products and services. In 2019, Grainger reported sales of $11.5 billion, reinforcing its position as a leader in the MRO sector.

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• Recognition by Selling Power as one of the '50 Best Companies to Sell For' for 20 consecutive years.
• Emphasis on a culture of continuous learning and training for sales staff enhances capabilities.
• Strong sales performance with $11.5 billion reported in 2019.

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CHICAGO, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Grainger (NYSE: GWW), the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, was recognized today for its leading sales organization and culture by Selling Power magazine and included on its list of the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" in 2020.

Each year, the corporate research team at Selling Power publishes the "50 Best Companies to Sell For" list based on an evaluation of compensation and benefits; hiring, sales enablement and training; and customer retention. This is the 20th consecutive year the list has appeared in Selling Power, which has been in publication since 1981.

"Grainger's inclusion on this list is a tremendous honor and proves our sales organization's impressive ability to seamlessly partner with customers to meet all their MRO needs," said Deidra Merriwether, Grainger Senior Vice President and President, North American Sales and Services. "At Grainger, we maintain a culture of constant learning and development, and on ensuring our customers can rely on their Grainger sales partner to help them keep their team members safe and their business operating."

Grainger sellers receive training starting day one to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to serve customer needs. New hires learn about Grainger's products, services and solutions offering, how it aligns to customer operations, and the tools available to help them facilitate value-based conversations. Experienced Grainger sellers also receive continuous education, including training specific to the customers they serve.

Grainger team members receive a competitive benefits package, which includes excellent pay, healthcare benefits, paid time off, a 401k plan, profit sharing, employee discounts and more.

More than 3.5 million businesses and institutions worldwide rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. These customers represent a broad collection of industries, including commercial, government, healthcare and manufacturing.

For more information on the Selling Power "50 Best Companies to Sell For 2020" list, visit https://bit.ly/2N5yDn0.

For more information on careers at Grainger, visit https://jobs.grainger.com.

About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., with 2019 sales of $11.5 billion, is North America's leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, with operations primarily in North America, Japan and Europe.

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SOURCE W.W. Grainger, Inc.

FAQ

What notable recognition did Grainger receive in 2020?

Grainger was listed as one of the '50 Best Companies to Sell For' by Selling Power magazine.

How long has Grainger been recognized by Selling Power?

Grainger has been recognized for 20 consecutive years.

What was Grainger's reported sales figure for 2019?

Grainger reported sales of $11.5 billion in 2019.

What factors contributed to Grainger's ranking on Selling Power's list?

The ranking was based on compensation, benefits, sales training, and customer retention.