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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. The lack of social interaction can sometimes feel isolating.

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Indirect sales can boost revenue while minimizing costs to your business – use our guide to find out how

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In this article, we’ll cover how you can measure indirect sales success and discuss the four main types of indirect sales strategies: distribution , dealership , franchising , and merchandising. Indirect sales can be measured through sales reports, market research, competitor analysis, and more. How do indirect sales work?

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Making the Most of Regional Pricing Meetings

Distribution Pricing Journal

Our recent article, “ Can Distribution Pricing Managers Work Remotely? ,” was clearly a hit. ” Gaining a Better Understanding of Local Markets When you travel to a branch location, you gain a new understanding of the various local market dynamics and how they change in different regions.

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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. The Reality of Pricing in Distribution You may be familiar with the concept of price elasticity. Of course, this doesn’t mean that prices in distribution are elastic at all – if you charge enough, you will lose sales.

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Do You Understand Your Branch Performance?

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Regularly reviewing branch performance is essential for a distribution company for several reasons. To review branch performance, a distribution company could follow these steps: 1. These could include sales volume, customer satisfaction scores, revenue, profit margins, operational efficiency, or inventory turnover.

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Do Distributors Need a Chief Data Officer?

Distribution Pricing Journal

We don’t need to tell regular readers and distribution pricing experts that data is the most powerful catalyst for growth in the distribution industry. The importance of data analysis has grown in every area of distribution, from the small startups to the large national acquirers. You can spot emerging trends in each location.

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Juuust right incentives

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If your company lives and dies on razor-thin margins and frowns upon long lunch breaks, then your incentives should mirror that approach. Plot the total expected earnings for each rep on a curve to understand the distribution, divide them into like groups and use total comp for your cornerstone for calculations.