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Factors Influencing Selection of Channel Member

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Selection of Channel Members

 The most important factor is to find strong channel members.

WHY?

 So that, they can efficiently perform the distribution tasks necessary to implement the
channel strategy.
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Channel Member Selection

Selection Process (Search)

Applying Selection Criteria (Qualification / Screening)

Securing the Channel Members (Choice)


Selection Process
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• Salespeople are the best positioned to know about potential
Field Sales Organization intermediaries

• Trade associations, Trade publications like, Industrial


Trade Sources Distribution magazine, The Verified Directory of Manufacturers’
Representative

• Direct inquiries from intermediaries interested in handling their


Reseller Inquires product

• Willing to give frank opinions about the intermediaries who call


Customers on them

• Trade magazine advertising


Advertising

• Annual conventions hold by Wholesale and retail trade


Trade Shows associations

• Chambers of commerce, banks, & local real estate dealers,


Others Contacts from previous applications, Independent consultations
Credential &
Financial 4
Condition
Sales
Size
Strength

Product
Attitude
Lines

Selection
Management
Criteria
Reputation
Ability

Management Market
Succession Coverage

Sales
Performance
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Good, profitable product line

Advertising & promotional support


Securing The
Channel Members
Management assistance

Fair dealing policies & Friendly


relationships
Thank You

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