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WM Wallmount Distributor Stocking Promotion. Q3 - 2012. Objective and Time Frame. Increase stock in the regions and ultimately increase our carbon and stainless steel wallmount enclosure sales through distribution
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WM WallmountDistributor Stocking Promotion Q3 - 2012 WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Objective and Time Frame • Increase stock in the regions and ultimately increase our carbon and stainless steel wallmount enclosure sales through distribution • Increase Rittal sales of WM series product that are part of the Xpress stocking program (LS) • Target all Distributors: All Strategic Partners (national and local electrical distributors) • Goal: To get 50+ total distributors to participate across the country • Launch date: August 10, 2012 • All initial stocking orders must be placed by September 15, 2012 • Promotion ends October 15, 2012 for replenishment orders WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Program Summary (Promo Code: 2012 WM PROMO) WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Program Details • Discount is entered upfront via Promo Code: 2012 WM PROMO • Eligible product: • Xpress (carbon & stainless steel) WM, WMS and Accessories • Product will be shipped at Rittal‘s convenience within 30 days of order • Replenishment orders: • One replenishment order can be made for packages 3, 4 & 5 • Replenishment order must be placed before October 15, 2012 • Will be shipped within 30 days of order • All product is returnable as part of standard stock rotation in accordance with Rittal‘s terms and conditions WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Collateral and Program Launch • Dedicated program portal: www.rittal-corp.com/wallmount • Letter to distributors (president / sales manager) announcing the program • Kickoff webinar/ conference call with Rittal sales force (before 8/15/2012) and Inside Sales Training • Webinar with distribution to launch the program • Sales and Marketing tools (cross-overs, presentations, demo kits, selection tools, counter mats, spec-guides, brochures, etc.) • Follow through with program features and Co-Op activities (Mailers, Customer Webinars, lunch-n-learns, Sales Blitz, demo products, Apps, etc.) WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Direct Mail Campaign Postcard mailer to Distributor supplied target customer list • Rittal handles entire project • Increased quantities for 2012 • Postcard, postage, marketing message, etc. WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Counter Mat Full-color counter-mat • 24“ x 20“ • WM selection tool • WM size and part numbers • Carbon and stainless steel WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Co-branded Product Flyers Full-color high gloss product flyers • Carbon steel and stainless steel • Product descriptions and highlights • Complete part number and size matrix • Co-branded with Distributor name on the back side • Quantity provided based on program package size (100 pieces up to 1000) WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
WM Sample Kit Standard part number 9967851 (LS product) • Includes various accessories and carrying handle • LED light w/ power supply and door switch • Cable connectors • Access ports/ flaps • Internal rails • Door stop • Wallmounting brackets • Filter Fan, heater & thermostat • Etc. WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Presentations, Literature and Crossovers • WM & WMS features and benefits presentation • WM sample kit presentation • WM Specification Guide (includes JB product as well) • Desk-top Quick-selection tool • Multiple competitor crossover tools (On-line and printable) • Hoffman, Wiegmann, Saginaw, Hammond, B-Line, etc WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Marketing • Xpress stock and Xpress-Mod print ads – Q2 & Q3 of 2012 • Launch and promotion of WM mobile website – Q3 • Enhanced website product selection tools - SmartSelect • No price increase for 2012 ad campaign – Q3 & Q4 of 2012 • Banner ads, print ads, on-line marketing, etc. WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
Rittal Corp. Mobile Web Site Launching August, 2012 Full version of www.rittal-corp.com but optimized for all mobile devices • Visitors will be automatically shown the mobile version when appropriate • Contains the full functionality of our main web site • Application Info • SmartSelect & Xpress List tools • Products & Accessories • Drawings & Literature • Company Info • News & Events • Integrated search engine and help WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012
WM WallmountDistributor Stocking Promotion Q3 - 2012 WM Distributor Stocking Program / August, 2012