Branch Sales Specialist (Full Time) Portsmouth, VA

Branch Sales Specialist (Full Time) Portsmouth, VA

Date: Aug 11, 2026

Location: PORTSMOUTH, VA, US, 23709

Company: Grainger Businesses

About Grainger: W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenances, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit

Compensation: This position is hourly. The anticipated base pay compensation range for this role is $21.54 to $26.93 per hour. Rewards and Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts on day one of employment. Access to up to 50% of your paycheck based on hours worked before payday. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, parental leave, and other benefits. Safety shoes provided (where applicable). For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below.

Position Details: Branch Sales Specialists provide solutions and easily connect with our walk-in customers and helps other team members to do the same. Sales Specialists objective is to maximize sales opportunities, create customer loyalty, and exceed customer expectations by using their guidance, advanced knowledge, and winning attitude. Sales Specialists complete and has responsibility for a variety of branch processes that are important to the branch's operation and overall effectiveness. Sales Specialists will shift focus to perform a variety of warehouse tasks and report to Branch Manager.

You Will:

• Use inclusive behaviors and use multi-tasking/prioritization to serve as subject matter expert for branch team members
• Use advanced skills to maximize sales opportunities, take ownership and lead by example with all showroom sales promotions and product specials, and exceed customer expectations
• Oversee the entire customer experience. This includes appropriate product selection, accurate order entry and maintenance, safely picking product, and safely loading customer vehicle
• Learn and easily navigate through several computer applications for customer-facing and warehouse activities
• Perform actions consistent with branch sales focus to maximize sales opportunities and encourage customer loyalty

You Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in related field
• Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance
• Adapt communication and style to differing audiences whether it is different personality types, other team members, in writing/email, over phone, or in person
• Operate powered industrial equipment

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. 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.