In the previous article we have covered the “Personal Profile” of the Distributor, which is the softer part of the assessment while appointing a new Channel Partner. Now, let’s discuss the “Business Profile” part, which would vary greatly based on product, industry, market strategy etc., however, generic factors are covered below.
For many manufacturing companies, success in sales depends to a large extent on “Distribution Sales”, which is achieved through its network of Channel Partners. In this series of articles on the topic, let’s try to delve into some practical experiences & leanings on the subject, gathered essentially during actual field workings. Since these articles have not being written in a pre-planned manner, it would be shared in a free-flowing manner as a collection of short write-ups; hope the readers find the insights useful.