Field level sales management is one of the most challenging roles in the industry, and, in many cases, one of the least effective roles in distributors. Why you ask? Because the people who are placed in these roles typically are: […]
AD launched an interesting, and perhaps valuable, initiative that, on the face of it, would appear to target a core element of an association’s value proposition … training. And, it is interesting given that, presumably, a significant percentage of leading […]
Earlier in the week John Salvadore from GRN Coastal shared thoughts on this year’s talent recruitment challenges and some tidbits on how companies can better compete for top talent. Part of the process is having a desirable culture and an […]
Understanding people is integral to success in business. whether it is serving customers, others within your company or managing people. Providing staff with the training to observe behavioral traits that will enable improved interpersonal skills and communications inevitable generates improved […]
Joint sales calls can be an effective partnering between a “manufacturer” and a distributor to generate demand from specifiers, end-users, and contractors. I put quotes around “manufacturer” as, most frequently, this is the local rep. But mention to a distributor […]
MaxLite, a leading innovator in the LED lighting industry, announces it will relocate its headquarters in the fall to a single office in Montville, New Jersey. The new headquarters will consolidate existing facilities in West Caldwell, New Jersey. Featuring a […]
Talk to anyone in the electrical industry and one of the issues that inevitably come up is how every company is short-staffed. Recruiting staff is a challenge for all. Whether it is from replacing people due to retirement, the need […]
Last month five-year-old Atlantic Coast Electric Supply held its first major customer training event combined with a trade show. At the same time, it recognized key suppliers. The company had over 325 customers turnout for the event and more than […]
I spent 30 minutes recently on the phone with a good friend of mine in the industry. I listed several issues that are just somewhere between causing me concern and driving me crazy. I have preached about education for the […]
I am going to step away from the norm of the type of articles that I usually submit for ElectricalTrends and attempt to call your attention to what I think is a huge opportunity for every electrical distributor and their […]
