The Thinking Salesman

About Us

Our Mission

To develop distribution networks and solid marketing and training programs for manufacturers committed to doing what’s right and to the long term.

Background

  • Over 40 years of actual representation to the construction industry across North America.
  • Certified CPMR (Certified Professional Manufacturers' Representative) in 2003.
  • Served 5 years on the MANA Board of Director for District 10; first International Director and first non-American Board Member.

What we do

  • Identification, acquisition and exploitation of distribution networks.
  • Identification of manufacturer's agents and distributors.
  • Development and implementation of marketing and support programs for distribution networks.
  • Development of T & T (Time and Territory) management programs.
  • Targeted, professional, low key promotional programs geared to the long term.

Approach

  • Based on our "in the field" experience and actual contacts.

Our clients

  • Quality, service and long-term oriented manufacturers.
  • Not those who are strictly price oriented.

Remuneration

  • We work on a time and expense basis. Our fees are similar to those of other professionals
    and we bring in results.

Typical mandates

  • Search and identification of manufacturer's agents.
  • Sales Manual, How to work with Agents, support programs, marketing plans, etc.
  • "In the field" evaluation of product and marketing plan.
  • Development of distribution networks.
  • Day to day administration of agents and distribution networks.
  • Targeted, low key, professional promotional programs for the long term.

Industries covered

  • Architectural systems & building products.
  • Material handling and security.
  • Road, water works.
  • OEM equipment.
  • Specialized electronics.
  • Certain high end consumer products.