Sales Accelerator Program - Commercial & Manufacturing

 Work Location Type: Hybrid    

Req Number 331952

About Grainger

 

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 www.grainger.com.

 

Compensation

This position is hourly and the hourly rate is $26.44/hour.   

 

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• 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.
• 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, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• 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.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

 

Grainger Benefits

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.  

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. 

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.  

 

Position Overview

The Sales Accelerator Program (SAP) is a 6-month early career development program designed for individuals interested in building a career in commercial and manufacturing sales. Participants gain hands-on experience supporting Grainger’s field sales organization, focusing on customer acquisition, account growth, and value-based selling.

This is a hybrid role with anticipated start dates aligned to two cohorts: January 2027 and June 2027

Program Experience

Participants will:

• Partner with Field Account Representatives to support territory planning, customer strategy, and growth opportunities.
• Engage with customers to understand needs and recommend solutions
• Develop and execute a strategy to expand customer relationships and drive value
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as National Accounts, Sales Enablement and eCommerce 
• Track customer activity and performance metrics using Salesforce

 

Post-Program Placement

Upon successful completion, participants may be placed