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Can Distribution Pricing Managers Work Remotely?

Distribution Pricing Journal

Even distribution companies – long held up as examples of companies who require large amounts of on-premise work – have turned to remote and hybrid work for certain types of employees. Distribution pricing mangers play a huge role in the success of your company. Warehouse workers must stock and pick-pack-ship.

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Nine Reasons Salespeople Discount When They Shouldn’t

The Sales Heretic

One of the most frequent complaints I hear from sales directors, VPs, and CEOs is that their sales team—whether it’s internal or their distribution channel—discounts too much and too often. While it’s maddening, it’s also excruciatingly common. Here’s what drives that behavior: 1. So [.].

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Can Distributors Reduce Price to Attract Customers?

Distribution Pricing Journal

Understanding Price Reduction Discounting is a familiar tactic when trying to win large jobs in distribution. You also risk creating an expectation with all your customers that another discount is around the corner. The Reality of Pricing in Distribution You may be familiar with the concept of price elasticity.

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Increasing Customer Purchase Volume to Boost Profitability

Distribution Pricing Journal

Experienced profit leaders in distribution know that this doesn’t always mean looking for ways to raise prices. At SMP, our distribution sales analysis has shown that if you can add just one extra line per order on every fifth order placed, you can increase your profits by 40%. We’re always looking for ways to drive profitability.

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Unlocking Sales Potential with the Customer Product Mix Sheet in SMP Dashboards

Sales Management Plus -- SMP

Distribution is exceptionally competitive, and finding ways to maximize your sales opportunities can help you with that competitive edge. ” You could also consider creating bundled packages that combine the new product with their existing purchases, offering a discounted price or additional value. Ready to take the next step?

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13 Emails Every Distributor Should Send

Sales Management Plus -- SMP

SMP is a powerful distribution CRM system that can help streamline your sales and marketing efforts. They are easy to implement in SMP, but even if you’re not currently a user, distribution sales reps will appreciate the time these templates save. Get Your Templates For Free We’re giving these email templates away for free.

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Post-Sale Follow-Up: The Secret to Lasting Customer Relationships

Sales Management Plus -- SMP

Customer relationships are more important in distribution than making individual sales. Providing Post-sale Service Boosts Customer Satisfaction Leaders in the industry have spent time crafting distribution sales processes and using leading distribution CRM technology for greater sales execution.