Dealers and manufacturers share the same goal — sell more product. Yet, it seems the relationship that many dealers have with their manufacturers is not all that it could be. Perhaps some of you don't even trust your manufacturer reps.
As workers of all skill levels become tougher to find, businesses are forced to do more with less. Autonomy could be the innovation that bridges the gap for businesses looking to stay in the green.
The trend toward moderated optimism for the rural equipment market that showed up in 2019 looks to continue this year, with aftermarket revenue and zero-turn mowers being growth drivers in 2020. This is based on responses from dealers across North America in Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 12th annual Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer announces its 2020-2021 editorial advisory board, which is made up of a select group of dealers who have demonstrated excellence and leadership.
Derek Alexander, rural equipment salesperson for Wright Implement, Owensboro, Ky., has found a mix of automated and personal contact sales strategies to let him be available to his customers 24x7.
The key to sales success is to increase the number of meetings you are granted by prospective clients. Developing an effective prospecting process to earn those meetings can be the difference between life and death in your sales career.
Among the multitude of items posted on RuralLifestyleDealer.com in 2019, here are the ones that dealers thought were most compelling. Check out the round-up for what you might have missed or go back to see about new takeaways for your dealership.
The trend toward moderated optimism for the rural equipment market that showed up in 2019 looks to continue this year, with aftermarket revenue and zero-turn mowers being growth drivers in 2020. This is based on responses from dealers across North America in Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 12th annual Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report.
Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product
Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative
solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.
Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and
has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of
diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial
equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.
At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products
and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We
look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.
Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.