Why belong to the NMRA as an Affiliate Member?
Your company may already recognize the benefit of marketing your products
through independent marine representatives. Or, you might be considering
augmenting your existing factory sales force with independent sales reps.
Either way, NMRA invites you to become an affiliate member of the National
Marine Representatives Association. For an annual membership fee of $125
you will have access to many services:
The NMRA Newsletter, "Tidings":
A quarterly publication containing
information articles to help manufacturers develop sound and profitable
relationships with independent sales representatives and keep informed about
the marine market in general. It's free with your affiliate membership.
The NMRA Annual Membership Directory:
Free with your annual membership , it
lists all of our full and associate members, their contact information, the
territories they cover and the lines they carry.
Information Resource:
NMRA has available a model Sales Rep Agreement
Contract and Suggested Guidelines for Commission Apportionment. These are
ready for your attorney to make adjustments to fit the requirements of your
area.
Marketing Manual:
The NMRA Marine Industry Supplier Information Manual is a
valuable tool to help maximize profits through independent sales reps.
Authored by NMRA board members, it covers guidelines for introducing new
products, catalogs and brochures; industry payment terms; retail assistance
program information and other topics to help you start selling through
marine industry reps. A $50 value, it's free with your affiliate
membership.
Special NMRA Mailing to Full Members:
NMRA offers a special mailing program
that lets you send a detailed, tailored message to our full members. You
can include your literature, explain the features and benefits of your line
and let the full members know in which territories you need representation.
Call NMRA for more details on this special program - available only to
affiliate members.
Idea Exchange:
NMRA members have regular opportunities to exchange ideas
with other professional representatives with similar goals and challenges.
These exchanges help you develop your business and make it more successful.
Professional Status:
Belonging to NMRA gives your business a badge of
professionalism that often will make the difference in adding new lines or
gaining new customers.
For more information about how NMRA can help your company, contact us at 847.662.3167, fax 847.336.7126, email info@nmraonline.org.
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