About PPRMC

Tools and Tactics

Semi-Annual Meetings:
One and one-half day executive sessions are held each winter and summer to discuss common problems and exchange ideas. Agendas for each meeting reflect the topics of most timely interest to members and may include visits to member offices, distribution centers or customer facilities. Both sessions combine business and leisure with ample opportunity for informal socializing.

Management Report:
A monthly compilation of member responses to questions that provide guidance in everyday marketing decisions and an update on management operational policies and procedures. The report serves as an exchange of information between members and provides an opportunity for individual questions or problems to be submitted within the group.

Cost of Business Report:
Percentage outlays for staff compensation, sales expense, autos, office, computers, travel and entertainment, business insurance, medical insurance, taxes, and other day-to-day operating expenses are collected annually from member firms. Composite reports show high, low, and average outlays of member firms and provide a meaningful basis for comparison of member operations.

Listing of Principals:
Members regularly exchange information on available lines and serve as reference for each other with prospective principals. A confidential master list of lines represented by members is maintained to aid members seeking a particular line for sales coverage.

Trade Relations & Promotion:
Active liaison is maintained with the various organizations of paper, plastics and packaging manufacturers, distributors and end users (NPTA, MRA, etc.). Every opportunity is utilized to promote and encourage greater understanding and acceptance of independent multiple-line sales representatives in our common industries. PPRMC is a member of the Alliance of Manufacturers Representatives Associations (AMRA) and a sponsoring rep association member of the Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation (MRERF).

 

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