There’s been “scuttle butt” conversation in the industry over the past few weeks regarding some manufacturers cutting rep commissions. Their premise is that they need to do this due to their price increases. While some of the conversations are what […]
The number one criteria influencing contractor decision-making today is access to inventory. The supply chain disruptions are the talk of every conversation. No material, no work. Putting the supply chain issues aside, why do contractors select the distributors that they […]
With the economy strong it’s important to look forward to identify how to maintain your momentum. This requires looking at “niche” markets but, remember, your niche can be someone else’s mainstay. Think OEM (original equipment manufacturer). One such area is […]
Siemens’ Talon business is undergoing some change. Talon, a brand under the Siemens umbrella, sells meter mounting equipment including meter sockets, temporary powered-outlet panels, air conditioner disconnects and more through electrical distributors … both Siemens and non-Siemens distributors. Due to […]
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 […]
According to a recent press release, “Retrolux, the fastest-growing lighting, and energy project development and implementation software platform, and Shine Retrofits, a national energy-efficient lighting products distributor, announced that it will be adding their full product catalog from leading manufacturers […]
As we transition from the pandemic many wonder about “the future of sales”, meaning, “what will the sales process (sales model) look like in the future” and, essentially, “what is the role of / for outside salespeople?” In reality, this […]
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 […]
Hossley Lighting & Power Solutions, recently formed from their merger of Hossley Lighting and Lighting and Power Solutions, is expanding its reach into western Tennessee with a “strategic agreement” with Spectrum Lighting & Controls, serving as a succession plan (future […]
Have you noticed that with all the manufacturer and distributor mergers & acquisitions, that manufacturers representatives are following a similar strategy? For reference, since last August: There have been at least four major mergers of lighting agencies (most notably in […]
