Manufacturer Information

Making the Case for Outside Sales Reps
Monday, April 26, 2004
Further support for using field sales professionals



AIM/R, the Association of Independent Manufacturers'/Representatives, Inc., is now offering memberships to manufacturers in this 31-year-old association with over 300 member rep firms throughout North America. Our primary reason for offering this new level of membership is to educate manufacturers about the value of working with independent representatives. We feel working closer with you will only enhance our relationships and result in increased mutual profitability.

With your $300 annual membership you will receive the following benefits:

Free Instant HotLines: A fax or e-mail that provides immediate information on your line to representatives in specific marketing areas or across the country. Designed to provide immediate communication to AIM/R members.

The AIM/R Locator: The plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry's leading directory to find reps.

Business Counseling: We live in a time when change is not only inevitable, but it's occurring at an ever increasing pace. Have a question about working with a manufacturers' agency? You can call AIM/R's toll-free number (866) 729-0975 and discuss the issue with one of several rep-experienced staff members.

News and Views, AIM/R's Quarterly Newsletter: This publication addresses issues specific to the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industries. It's a way to stay informed about trends and issues affecting this unique arena.

Annual Year-End Tax Planning Guide: Towards the end of the year, members will receive a tax planning guide which contains information about changes in the tax laws and ways of significantly reducing tax liabilities.

You'll get this and more — but mainly what you'll get is a more effective understanding of how to successfully work with manufacturers' agents resulting in mutual profitability. Start the process now by clicking here to print, fill out and return the membership application form.

Are you looking for well-qualified performance-committed Field Sales Professionals? Find them quickly, easily and cost-effectively with AIM/R's two exclusive marketing services:

The AIMR/R Locator: A directory of representatives by territories covered, type of products handled, type of customers sold through and complete details about their companies.

  • Lists more than 350 representative companies
  • Listings indicate the type of products sold
  • Listings indicate the distributor and customer base sold to and through
  • Listed by territory covered
  • Complete company listings: size of firm, branches, etc.
  • COST: $125.00

Instant HotLines: A one-time fax or e-mail that provides immediate information on your line, only, to representatives in specific marketing areas or across the country.

  • One-time broadcast fax or e-mail
  • Designed to provide immediate communication to AIM/R members in desired marketing area(s)
  • Sent within 48 hours of receipt of information and payment
  • COST: $100.00 plus $1.00 per rep company faxed, per HotLine. Fax consists of one-page AIM/R HotLines form. Additional charge for mailing of manufacturers' literature or additional pages faxed.
  • When you use Instant Hotines, you will receive the AIM/R Locator — FREE!
Manufacturers seeking representation — take action now!

Take advantage of this cost-effective opportunity to expand your product sales into new territories or improve your current coverage. To use either service, give us a call at (949) 859-2884, send us an e-mail at info@aimr.net, or fax us at (949) 855-2973.

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