Branch Sales Associate - Part-Time, 1st Shift

W.W. Grainger, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

6 PTO days + 6 holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

is seeking a Branch Sales Associate in the Detroit area. This part-time role (~28-35 hours per week, 1st shift, Monday–Friday) focuses on connecting with walk-in customers, maximizing sales opportunities, and delivering excellent service while supporting warehouse tasks. You will manage the customer experience from product selection to order entry, pick/ship, merchandising, and inventory counts, while learning multiple computer systems.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work any time within branch hours
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Learn and operate powered industrial equipment

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire customer experience, including product selection, order entry, safe picking, and loading customers' vehicles
• Look for ways to maximize sales opportunities and encourage customer loyalty
• Adapt communication style for email, phone, or in person
• Pick, prepare, and stage will-call orders
• Prepare backorders and stock put-away
• Assist with merchandising and showroom replenishment
• Perform inventory counts
• Learn to navigate multiple computer systems for customer-facing and warehouse activities
• Maintain branch appearance and housekeeping per Grainger standards
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE

Skills

Flexibility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

W. W. Grainger, Inc.

is seeking a Branch Sales Associate in the Detroit area. This part-time role (~28-35 hours per week, 1st shift, Monday–Friday) focuses on connecting with walk-in customers, maximizing sales opportunities, and delivering excellent service while supporting warehouse tasks. You will manage the customer experience from product selection to order entry, pick/ship, merchandising, and inventory counts, while learning multiple computer systems.