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The Industry’s Must-Attend Events
MEET THE BUYER™
Programs by RetailForce
PROGRAM KPIs
Meet with category decision makers
Meet people actually responsible for making decisions for your category - work with RetailForce experienced team on executing the meetings.
Save time and money
Replace scattered travel and office appointments by seeing the buyers from all channels relevant for your category in one place at one time.
Grow revenue and increase distribution
Present new programs, displays and new promotional items to current and prospective buyers who share your business interests.
Build stronger relationships with buyers
Get valuable feedback during meetings and build relationships with buyers outside of meetings in a relaxed and productive atmosphere:.
Streamline business process with powerful online tools
Event apps and online tools facilitate program presentations, capture meeting notes and expedite the meeting follow up process.
How to join RetailForce MEET THE BUYER™ Program?
To register your company in the RetailForce database and be considered for this opportunity, please fill in the Capabilities and Product Information Questionnaire (CPIQ) attached. List all products you would like considered on one sheet in the same document.
Using WeTransfer.com, send the completed CPIQ along with one high-quality product image for each item you wish to submit and any additional documentation you wish to share (Sell Sheets, PDFs, PowerPoints).
Our team will review your materials and we will send you a one-page program request sheet for your approval.
RetailForce will coordinate all aspects of the process, including registration, meeting scheduling, logistics, preparation, and will execute the meeting presentation itself as well as the follow-up.
HOW DOES IT WORK
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Select an event of interest from our calendar - or reach out and have RetailForce team help you: we have done hundreds of these meetings!
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Work with RetailForce experienced team on event prep - understand the buyers, markets, channels and have a well prepared offer for buyers
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Spend two to five days at the event location (different locations in US, Canada and Europe) meeting top 30-50 buyers in the category
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All preparation work and meeting execution done by experienced RetailForce Business Development team*
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Additionally benefit from:
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Optional pre-event campaign run by RetailForce, creating visibility for your company, products and services
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Optional follow-up support including client head office meetings and presentations
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Optional during-the-event sideline program to increase opportunity for buyers to interact with your products
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Most of the programming takes place in 100% pure buyer-seller pre-scheduled meeting environment (in-person, with a few events online)
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Some of it takes place as part of specialized invite-only trade-shows, while some is part off larger, multi-category public events
* In cases where your team cannot attend the event - RetailForce team will execute the event fully on your behalf.
WHEN & WHERE, COST OF PARTICIPATING
The events take place mostly across the United States - with some of the events taking place in Europe and Canada - there is one on average every week of the year!
Many events are taking place back-to-back which may bring further efficiencies and opportunities - please check this page regularly - as we update the list.
Typical cost for buyer-seller events are in the range of $10,000 to $15,000 - which equates a cost per meeting of only $200-$300!
To meet these buyers individually - the cost would possibly be 50 times higher!
Included and additional:
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Included:
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Third-party event set-up and organization fees: include booth set-up and some of the buyer and seller activities.
- RetailForce team event support program.
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Additional:
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Trade sample and material related costs.
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Optional programs' design, production and execution (pre-event, durign-the-event and post-event options).
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Availability of meeting spots is limited as meetings are pre-set - book yours early!
Apply Today
For more specific details about the upcoming events, including highlights and the application process, our experts are available to assist you. Whether you need information on how to participate or event logistics, we're here to provide the guidance you need to ensure a seamless experience.
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