Frequently
Asked Questions:
Doesn't it cost more to do business with a Manufacturer's Sales
Agency?
Lower Sales Costs — It is estimated that today’s
average industrial factory-direct salesperson costs $150,000 per year.
Producing $2,000,000 in new sales each year, the cost of sales would
be 7.5%. A field sales agency producing the same volume at a 5% commission
rate would cost only $100,000.
I
want a long term relationship, what can you do for me?
Increased Sales — The average factory-direct
salesperson is in a territory for two years or less before he or she
is promoted, transferred or defects to a competitor for more money.
Our multi-line sales agency has a lifetime commitment to the territory,
thus holding better relationships with our customers.
I
need help determining if my part should be a casting, forging, machined
part or fabrication, what can you do for me?
Free Consulting Services — Component
Sales Group has decades of manufacturing experience. We offer
design and process advice and have hundreds of relationships and resources
to help you with your specific need.
What
value will you add to a relationship?
Creates
A Systems Approach To Selling — Most customers today
will agree to see and buy from only those salespeople who take problems
off their desks and bring opportunities to their attention. The multi-line,
complementary package of products tends to make sales reps systems-oriented
rather than a single-product-oriented. Customers welcome these consultative
sellers.
What
do you know about my industry?
Better Market Intelligence — Since they carry
a mix of products, multi-line agencies have a greater diversity of
customers, and often can get wind of industry trends long before a
factory direct salesperson.
Our
company is under pressure to reduce costs, can you help me?
Low
Cost Solutions - Our agency partners with world class manufacturers
who have the latest technology. We can also offer offshore solutions
from low cost countries.
We
are a small company, how can we get low cost country benefit?
Just
In Time Delivery - Component Sales Group can offer local
warehousing and JIT delivery helping your small company look big.
We're
a big company, what can you do for us?
Many of our customers are big companies - Look at
our customer list. We deal with many Fortune 500 companies.
For more information,
you may call us at: 706.267.6307or 706.736.4201, or email us at: Info@ComponentSalesGroup.Com