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Unleashing Profit Potential Through Rebate Automation

Distribution Pricing Journal

But getting the most out of your rebate programs involves a lot of work tracking, calculating, reporting, communicating through sales and marketing and of course collecting on rebates. These might involve price reductions, special discounts and rebates. In volatile and disruptive markets, time is of the essence.

Margin 52
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Pricing challenges posed by a pandemic

Sales and Marketing Management

In a blog post about pricing in the pandemic for marketing research firm Forrester SiriusDecisions, Lisa Singer says companies trying to rebound from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic must look for opportunities to offer low-cost or free offerings. “The These are anything but normal circumstances. So we said, ‘Here, they’re all free.

Margin 194
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25 Ways to Build Your Prospecting List By C.J. Hayden

Sales Training Advice

While it’s true that networking, referrals, and other relationship-oriented marketing strategies are superior ways to build a professional services business in the long run, the problem can lie in that word “long.” How can you get started building your prospect list and jump-start your marketing? Here are 25 ideas.

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How Effective Rebate Management Drives Distributor Growth

Distribution Pricing Journal

In addition to maintaining the health of the company, profit growth enables distributors to invest in new technologies, expand their product range, and enter new markets. In simple terms, rebate programs from manufacturers and suppliers provide incentives to distributors that reward special behaviors.

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How Defining Your Processes for Special Pricing Agreements Can Improve Margins and Drive Profitability

Distribution Pricing Journal

SPAs are a common vendor program that provide a special framework for offering exclusive pricing and incentives to strategic customers. SPAs also foster closer collaboration between manufacturers and distributors, aligning their sales and marketing strategies with strategic accounts. That’s where a special pricing agreement can help.

Margin 52