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Affiliated Distributors (AD)

AD is North America’s largest marketing/buying group for construction and industrial supplies.

We are passionate about bringing growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class suppliers together to outperform the market and to stay ahead of the competition.

AD's 1000+ independent distributor member companies across and three countries collectively have over 9,000 locations, 150,000 employees, and more than $100 billion in annual sales.
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Purpose

AD is a member owned group. We are passionate about bringing growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class suppliers together to outperform the market and to stay ahead of the competition.... Read more

Vision

We aspire to be the most valued business relationship of every AD member and supplier partner.... Read more

Mission

We help members, supplier partners, and associates grow and prosper.... Read more

Additional Culture Details

We are grateful to our associates for voting us as a Top Philly Workplace, a Top US Workplace and a Great Place to Work in Canada multiple years in a row! We promote a positive and collaborative culture that invests in associates' professional learning and development with a fun working environment.... Read more

Values

Serve Others :
•    Be passionate about serving and helping others - members, supplier partners, fellow associates, community and family - in work and in life.
•    Respond promptly and positively to others.
•    Don't get defensive when there's a problem. Solve it.
•    Reach out to people if they are having a difficult time or a bad day.
•    Pitch in. When you see someone who's struggling, ask if you can help.
•    Provider others with encouragement and honest feedback.
•    Recognize contributions of others how they would appreciate most.
•    Be generous with your praise.
•    Speak the truth with kindness.
•    Enjoy seeing others succeed.
•    Be courteous, caring, and focused on building long-term relationships.
•    Make someone's day.

Headquarters

Wayne, PA

Employees

198 US Employees

Industry

Other - Business Services

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What employees are saying

I get to make a difference every day, and I work with an incredible team who inspire me.

Everyone here makes me feel welcomed and appreciated. I have never worked for a company where I have experienced the amount of kindness I do here at AD.

I love the people I work with here at AD. I am lucky in my role that I get to interact with lots of people across the company in many different departments and I truly think we have a great team. I found out during the pandemic while working from home that when you take away the stressful parts of working, sitting in a cubicle, commuting and just focus on doing your job in a comfortable environment that I really liked my job and the actual work I do. I think what we do here at AD is important.

I love my job because of the great team that I get to work with everyday. Work does not feel like work.

The culture is very supportive and encouraging.

I love my job because I feel appreciated for the work and effort I put into my job. Also because I feel that my opinions are respected and my judgement is trusted.

I work with highly-motivated associates and the Company has a strong mission.

Its flexible, comfortable, and allows for creativity.

Growth and Development Opportunities which encourages me to try new things and learn more without being fearful of potential failure.

we make an impact on the long term viability of independent family businesses

Being part of something successful and knowing that I am contributing to that success.

We have an important mission and get to work with talented colleagues.

I have learned a ton, I continue to learn every day and I feel that I make a genuine contribution to our organization on a daily basis.

The people I work with are great and I get challenged every day with new a different work to do.

Each day is something different. I have a wide range of responsibilities which allows me to continue to learn new things and expand my skillsets.

I enjoy the balance between autonomy and collaboration. I’m trusted to own my work, solve problems, and make decisions, while still having access to teammates and leadership when alignment or support is needed. The work feels meaningful, and I can see how what I do contributes to real outcomes for the business and our members.

I am motivated everyday. I have the opportunity to learn and make a difference. AD is part of my family!

I have an amazing team and we do highly significant work - working with and through people - that impacts lives and helps create growth and opportunity among our membership.

I get to work with amazing people not only at the office but we also get to help Independent distributors compete on the same level as the multi nationals in the marketplace

I feel valued and as though I am also benefitting through growth and continued learning. I have fun with my team and cross-collaborators, and enjoy helping others find AD.

Company Snapshots

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