The wholesale distribution world is changing—big time. As Boomers retire and Millennials step up, there’s a fresh wave of talent entering the workforce: Generation Z. These young professionals aren’t just “new hires” — they bring a different mindset, different priorities, and yep, a different way of working. If you want your team to thrive in…
Why Electrical Distributors Struggle to Find Outside Sales Talent – And How to Fix It Outside sales is the source of growth in electrical distribution, yet filling these roles has become increasingly difficult. Despite competitive pay and strong career potential, many companies are experiencing longer time-to-fill, higher turnover, and declining applicant quality. What’s Causing the Shortage? …
As talent acquisition continues to evolve in 2025, a recent research of distribution leaders that GRN Coastal conducted with the support of Channel Marketing Group, sheds light on emerging recruitment trends, ongoing pain points, and areas for strategic improvement. With 92% of respondents identifying talent scarcity as their top challenge, it’s clear that while demand…
Spotlight Series: How Leading Distributors Are Using Culture to Find the Perfect Fit At GRN Coastal, we’re seeing a clear shift in how distributors approach executive hiring—and it’s not just about experience anymore. Across the country, companies are making cultural fit a top priority in their search for leadership talent. It’s a trend that’s reshaping…
GRN Coastal: Delivering Talent Across Industries and Career Levels In the ever-evolving world of talent acquisition, GRN Coastal stands out as a recruitment firm that goes beyond expectations. Since its inception, GRN Coastal has earned a reputation for connecting top-tier talent with forward-thinking companies across a wide range of industries. With an unwavering commitment to…
At GRN Coastal, recruiting isn’t just about filling jobs, it’s about helping people build careers, strengthening companies, and creating lasting success. The right hire isn’t just a name on a resume; they bring real value, drive growth, and fit seamlessly into a company’s culture. That’s why the best recruiters don’t just work for the client…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed many industries, and executive recruiting is no exception. From AI-driven sourcing tools to automated resume screening and predictive analytics, technology has made the hiring process more efficient. However, while AI brings undeniable benefits, it will never replace the human touch in executive recruiting. Here’s why: The Art of Relationship Building…
There has been lot of talk regarding AI and certainly AI will never replace recruitment itself in theory as recruitment will always have a human component to it. That is, recruitment takes a degree of human interaction and person to person discussion, your recruiter can speak to things like company culture, fit, chemistry and what…
What is Happening in the Electrical Industry? The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) hosts three main conferences each year, and our team was thrilled to attend the Eastern Regional Conference in Tampa Bay, Florida last week. There were several key speeches, business conversations, and networking happy hours conversations that provided valuable insight. Our team…
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