Last week we were on a call with a manufacturer and the question arose of “are supply reps calling more on distributors or are they starting to call on end-users, contractors and engineers?” The question surprised us given our perception […]
The first half of the year came to an end with a “bang”. While the channel was challenged throughout the first half with: COVID concerns evolving to an economic recovery Companies redefining their work environment … again … with the […]
According to a recent press release, “ABB Installation Products is expanding its relationship with Biben Sales, one of the leading electrical manufacturer representatives in the Northeast. Biben Sales will now represent ABB Installation Products in Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington […]
As NEMRA hired a new director of Digital Transformation, it led me to think of how digital is changing rep selling. Transformation can impact operations, but it also affects sales processes. Using my own experiences. and that of others I […]
Electra Products, a leading manufacturer representative covering the state of Indiana, announced that they are now representing Phillips Lighting’s lamps and ballasts. According to a press release from Joel Van Tresse, president of Electra Products … “We are excited to […]
Brian Ragan, former Vice President Channel Strategy and Business Development for Schneider Electric, has joined NEMRA as its Director of Digital Transformation. According to a press release from NEMRA, ” – The National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA) is pleased […]
Verozza Lighting is excited to announce that Roth Lighting has been added to our ever-growing list of agencies representing Verozza’s lighting solutions to the specification community. Jeff Kosberg, Verozza Lighting’s Vice President of Sales remarked, “I’ve worked with Roth Lighting […]
This is a follow up on my last writing regarding manufacturer’s representatives and their functions. Based upon reader requests, I was asked for some compensation suggestions to motive reps. This is just one perspective from someone with agency experience. There […]
Sometimes it takes time for there to be synergy between a rep and a manufacturer. And yes, we’re using a play on words as Synergy Electrical Sales announced that it has become the manufacturer representative for IDEAL Electrical in the […]
First let’s go to Wikipedia for a definition. A spiff is slang for an immediate bonus for a sale. Typically, spiffs are paid, either by a manufacturer or employer, directly to a salesperson for selling a specific product. Frequently they […]
David Gordon
Channel Marketing Group
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