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Service Representative Off-Site

Graybar · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role covers the counter, inventory and some deliveries. Tell me about a job where you wore that many hats.

What they are checking: Whether they can switch between selling, warehouse work and driving without letting any one part slip.

Tell me about a time you trained a newer coworker. What did you do to make it stick?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach others, since this role trains new or less experienced representatives.

How do you keep learning about new products when you are busy with daily work?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in self-study and product training, which keeps their advice useful to customers.

What would you do

A contractor walks up to the counter needing a breaker but cannot tell you the brand or rating. How do you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they ask the right questions and use product knowledge to guide a customer toward the correct part.

You are the only one at the counter and a delivery has to go out now. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can set priorities and communicate with the branch when two customer needs collide at once.

A customer's order shows shipped, but the customer says it never arrived. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace an order, keep the customer calm and fix the problem without pointing fingers.

About the work

How do you decide when inventory on a fast-moving item is getting too low?

What they are checking: Whether they watch stock levels and act early, since keeping the right balance of merchandise is part of the job.

What electrical, communications or data products do you know well enough to recommend to a customer?

What they are checking: How much real product knowledge they bring to the counter, which shapes how quickly they can sell well.

Walk me through how you receive a shipment and make sure the count matches the paperwork.

What they are checking: Whether they have careful receiving habits that keep inventory accurate and catch vendor mistakes early.

Tell me about your driving experience with a van or light delivery vehicle.

What they are checking: Whether they can safely cover delivery driver duties when the branch needs it, as the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by Graybar.

Make a difference. As a Service Representative Off-Site, you serve as key contact and liaison for customers to ensure total customer satisfaction. Occasional Delivery Driver responsibilities will be required for this role. In this role you will: • Take an active role in selling Company goods and services; fill customer merchandise requirements, including the counter, using knowledge of products sold; suggest selections that meet customer needs; act as a resource for new or less experienced representatives. • Coordinate the prompt handling of customer service requests including but not limited to order entry, pricing, expediting, billing, and order maintenance • Perform all shipping, receiving, and inventory maintenance duties; evaluate inventory requirements/levels, and take steps to maintain correct balance of merchandise • May perform Delivery Driver duties as needed; operate a light van or delivery vehicle to deliver customer orders; ensure that customer orders are delivered to meet customer expectations • Update knowledge of products through self-study and attending product training classes • Train new or less experienced representatives What you bring to the table: • Minimum 3 year experience required; 4+ years experience preferred • 4 year degree preferred • Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to receive, pick, pack, ship, and move materials throughout the warehouse, including, but not limited to, standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders, cutting wire, and lifting materials weighing up to 70 pounds • Ability to operate and maneuver warehouse equipment, including, but not limited to, pallet jacks, forklifts, and push carts, in the manner necessary to move materials and consistent with manufacturers’ instructions and safety instructions • Ability to work in a warehouse environment, including the ability to perform physical requirements, adapt to seasonal changes, significant temperature variations, and inclement weather conditions • Ability to abide by safety instruction and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or its equivalent is required • Ability to meet driving requirements if assigned to operate a Company-required vehicle and/or whenever circumstances require that material handlers at the applicable location have the ability to operate a Company vehicle to cover emergencies, absences, or other business needs • Knowledge of warehouse procedures and security regulations • Knowledge of product lines and suppliers and the ability to evaluate products in terms of customer needs • Customer service skills with the ability to handle a variety of customer situations with enthusiasm and tact • Communication, administrative, and computer skills • Ability to work under general supervision and work cooperatively with other branch personnel • Ability to successfully complete all Company training designed to comply with regulatory requirements Work Shift and Hours: • Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 3:00pm. Compensation Details: • The expected pay rate for this position is $23.00 per hour. Additional Information: • Steel toed boots required. The Value of Graybar: At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like: • Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits. • Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family. • Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts . • Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you. • Share in our success with P rofit Sharing Plans . • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future. • Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness. • Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year. • Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health. • Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community. • Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles. • Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program . • Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs . • And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth. Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information. Why should you join Graybar? 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. Apply now and find out what’s next for you. Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

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