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Agency Sales Highlights/Favorite Stories of Manufacturers Working with Reps--07/20
Agency Sales Highlights/Favorite Stories of Manufacturers Working with Reps--07/20

Discover the power of manufacturer-rep relationships with stories of large commission checks and the importance of understanding each other's roles to boost sales and profits. Continue Reading

Date posted12/9/2024


Boosting Membership Value
Boosting Membership Value

Celebrate MANA's anniversary with new benefits, trade show lists, and exclusive discounts in Agency Sales magazine. Discover MANA's enhanced member services and upcoming features! Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Developing New Markets With Professional Field Sales Reps
Developing New Markets With Professional Field Sales Reps

An ERA-MANA White Paper for Manufacturers without Market Presence: Guidelines to Attract and Fairly Compensate Professional FieldSales Representatives to “Pioneer” Your “Missionary” Line Access the MANA white paper here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Outsourcing Field Sales
Outsourcing Field Sales

18 Benefits of Outsourcing Field Sales View the Fortune Magazine Special Report here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


How Manufacturers and Reps Can Better Work With Each Other for Mutual Gain
How Manufacturers and Reps Can Better Work With Each Other for Mutual Gain

How Manufacturers And Reps Can Better Work With Each Other For Mutual Gain Access the Ebook here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


The Sales Force: Working With Reps
The Sales Force: Working With Reps

Former MANA CEO and President Charles Cohon makes an excellent case for widespread use of manufacturers’ representatives in this book. Access the book here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Understanding the Outsourced Sales Professional
Understanding the Outsourced Sales Professional

How Manufacturers Increase Profits Using Manufacturers' Agents. Access the book here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Operations Manual for Manufacturers’ Representatives Firms
Operations Manual for Manufacturers’ Representatives Firms

Access the manual here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Succession Planning — Attracting and Retaining New Salespeople
Succession Planning — Attracting and Retaining New Salespeople

Attracting and retaining new salespeople is a critical element of succession planning, because most rep firms are sold to current employees. Without good employees who are younger than the rep firm’s current owners, you significantly limit the pool of prospective buyers. Access the... Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Valuing the Rep Firm
Valuing the Rep Firm

What is your agency worth? Access the ebook here: Continue Reading

Date posted11/28/2024


Tips & Tactics 15
Tips & Tactics 15

Discover how MANA members boost sales and manage relationships by effectively communicating the effort involved in securing new business, alongside tips for motivating younger employees and making strategic decisions. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024


This Is What I Believe — a Rep’s View
This Is What I Believe — a Rep’s View

Discover the profound impact of sales reps in business and their role as educators, optimists, and unrecognized heroes in fostering corporate and personal growth. Continue Reading

Date posted11/25/2024