Noob to this site, but a big fan. I have been in the Vendor world for about 8 years. I have meet many great people at dealers and in the Vendor side of things.
I was in Car Sales briefly but as you all well know, you have it or you don't and clearly I didn't. But I do find satisfaction in helping dealers achieve their goals and have trust in me that I will not sell them a product that will not fill a need they have at the moment.
From being a long time lurker, there seems to be a consensus that most vendors are necessary evils. I can say with confidence some are exactly that and will happily take your money to sell you a product that may or may not, usually the latter, not have a huge effect on the bottom line.
I would like to stay in the Vendor world because I believe their are vendors out their that want to make a difference in the car buying process that is fair for both car buyers and dealers.
My questions are:
1. Is all you look for in a Vendor is how many "leads" email and phone leads they generate.
2. How much knowledge your rep has in your particular marketplace
3. What is the one thing you would change if you could for all Vendors
4. You don't have to name names, but what Vendor has been your favorite and why?
5. What is the best way in your opinion to have a new Vendor with a new product approach you. Set a meeting by phone, walk in (I have found this the least effective), referral from your ISM or Sales Manager?
Please feel free to add whatever you like, if I know this message board that should not be a problem
Thanks!
I was in Car Sales briefly but as you all well know, you have it or you don't and clearly I didn't. But I do find satisfaction in helping dealers achieve their goals and have trust in me that I will not sell them a product that will not fill a need they have at the moment.
From being a long time lurker, there seems to be a consensus that most vendors are necessary evils. I can say with confidence some are exactly that and will happily take your money to sell you a product that may or may not, usually the latter, not have a huge effect on the bottom line.
I would like to stay in the Vendor world because I believe their are vendors out their that want to make a difference in the car buying process that is fair for both car buyers and dealers.
My questions are:
1. Is all you look for in a Vendor is how many "leads" email and phone leads they generate.
2. How much knowledge your rep has in your particular marketplace
3. What is the one thing you would change if you could for all Vendors
4. You don't have to name names, but what Vendor has been your favorite and why?
5. What is the best way in your opinion to have a new Vendor with a new product approach you. Set a meeting by phone, walk in (I have found this the least effective), referral from your ISM or Sales Manager?
Please feel free to add whatever you like, if I know this message board that should not be a problem
Thanks!