I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Grainger (Atlanta, GA) in Feb 2015
Interview
The interview process was pretty straightforward and inviting. I interviewed with two managers together. It didn't seem like a "good cop bad cop" situation, but two separate approaches and managing styles in order to see which team I would be a better fit for. I was also given a tour of the facility and met the teams and managers while there. Soon after the interview I was informed the background check has begun and I was prompted to complete a drug test.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was your greatest win as a salesperson, and what was your greatest obstacle.
I applied online. I interviewed at Grainger in Mar 2017
Interview
Ooof. This is only a review of 19/45 minutes of my first phone interview. I had to cut the interview short. I was so turned off by the process, questions and the way the recruiter made me feel like a number, or simply a task in her day. No feedback on my answers, long pauses, no engagement with me as a human being! 15 minutes was spent answering simple questions that are printed on my resume. I understand going over past performance and accomplishments, but this was just a waste of my time. If this is any insight as to life at Grainger, then I'm out!
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Grainger (Alpharetta, GA) in Aug 2015
Interview
Typical phone screen with recruiter. She asked star questions about work experience and sales senarios. From there I had a Panel interview using STAR questions with managers. Be outgoing and be sure to gig into detail your processes. Then a final interview with the director. More star questions and some life questions.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Explain to me how you went above and beyond for a customer.