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? …
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…
Recruitment landscape 2025 A glimpse to the year ahead from a management perspective. 2025 is shaping up to be yet another year on what we see as a war on talent. What we mean by that is that companies will need to be very committed to their recruitment processes as many variables will be very…
When we started our firm back in 2014, we felt there was a big need within Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing to have a go-to recruitment resource that had actually worked in distribution, a firm that had walked in your shoes and really understood the industry from the plant floor to the job site. Being from…
Our team had a very positive, impactful experience at Affiliated Distributors Electrical Conference that took place October 28th to 30th. From industry updates and forecasts for 2025, to thought leadership conversations with attendees, and setting the stage for business relationships, this event had everyone excited about the state of the electrical industry. During the event,…
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In today’s competitive job market, employee retention has become a critical focus for organizations. High turnover rates lead to substantial financial costs, disrupt team dynamics, and affect an organization’s reputation with partners and customers. The most effective strategy for enhancing employee retention starts with the hiring process. The Significance of Strategic Hiring Strategic hiring encompasses…
Caring, Compassionate and Concerned… Words that describe how a leader can positively impact your employees and organization Everyone has their own vision of what a great leader should be. I am sure you can recall the best boss you ever worked for. You remember him/her probably not for the success you had while working for…
To Be the best, hire the best and then get better! I spent fifty years in the wholesale distribution industry. Distribution is a function. The critical link in the supply chain connecting manufacturers and customers. Our goal was to be the most efficient and cost-effective provider of this function for the manufacturers and to be…