Prospective Supplier Application
We always welcome the interest we get from manufacturers who want us to represent their line. We sincerely wish to return the consideration by making an informed decision and having an intelligent dialogue with you about the possibilities of working together.  Before we can comment or be interviewed, we ask that you send us your catalog, price list, and complete this survey below without omissions to any questions.
 
Please print out and complete this form, then mail along with your catalog and price list to:
 
Product Manager
C/O Jeff Garb & Associates
PO Box 351
Needham, MA 02494
email: info at repgroup.com
www.repgroup.com
 
If you need to send us a carton, please call 800-456-8697 for our physical street address. 
 

A couple more things...  We only handle lines that have a catalog and price list.  We do not carry sample lines no matter how terrific they may be. We can not return samples or materials sent for evaluation - so your printed sales materials are necessary for us to evaluate your line.  

Because of our commitment to our factories to be out there selling full time --  we are unable to offer product development & marketing consulting services however, we have included some important links to assist you.   

 Paid vs. Invoice

Why A "Good" Catalog?

 
Basic Information (Please complete all* for proper consideration)
Today's Date: _______ 
YOUR COMPANY NAME: (include all trade names & brand names)___________________________
TYPE OF MERCHANDISE: (please describe in detail)____________________________________
BEST SELLING ITEMS: ______________________________________________________
NAME(S) OF YOUR MAIN COMPETITORS____________________________________________________
BEST TYPE OF RETAILERS TO BE TARGETED:____________________________________
You are looking for coverage in what states? :
(Circle) STATES that apply: MA RI CT NH VT ME NJ NY  
Total Sales Volume PRIOR year for ABOVE STATES $___________
Your Projections for CURRENT year sales for ABOVE STATES $_______________
TOTAL USA SALES Volume PRIOR year $_______
Your Projections for CURRENT year sales TOTAL USA SALES $_______________
We have no prior year sales  Yes / No?
How long in business? ____    COMMISSION Rate: ___% 
You pay commissions on (check one):
___UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT FROM CUSTOMER
___MONTHLY AFTER INVOICING
Do you have a catalog and price list?  __Yes  _No
Contact Information
Principal's)/President: ______________  Ph  ________________________
Sales Manager: ___________________   Ph  ___________________________
Email address to contact regarding our representing your line __________________________
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Mailing address:______________________City_____________State____Zip_______
FOB / shipping address: _____________________________ 
City _________________  State ____  Zip_______ 
800#_______________ 800 FAX#__________________ 
Alternate phone #________________ 
Web Site internet address _______________________________
General Questions (Please complete all* for proper consideration)
When customers call you their calls are answered by ____always a person   __always voice mail  __mixed
What percent of orders received do you ship _______%
Typical Ship Lead Time:____________
Requested OPENING ORDER: $_____ Requested REORDER: $______
Will You Send us Shipping/Invoice Confirmation Copies:
___No   ___Yes, Monthly   Other_______________
Can you provide us with your catalog price list as an Excel Spreadsheet ___Yes   ___No
What classes of trade do you want us to cover:
____ALL CLASS OF TRADE   OR SPECIFY:______________________________
HOUSE ACCOUNTS IN OUR AREA:  ____NONE
OR SPECIFY HOUSE ACCTS:_________________________________________
Indicate Terms You Accept:
___N30    ___COD   __MC ___VISA __AMEX ___DISC
NEW ACCOUNT POLICY: ___________________________________________
Freight policy: ___________________
Volume Discount or Allowances & commission rates: ________________________
Is product U.P.C coded?: __Yes  __No
Are you selling to Walmart, Target, Kmart?  __Yes  __No
References 
PREVIOUS SALES FIRM (in New England): __________________________
PREVIOUS SALES FIRM (in New York, NJ): __________________________
OTHER SALES AGENCIES THAT ARE CURRENTLY REPRESENTING YOU: (LIST 3 PLEASE STARTING WITH LONGEST TENURE))
FIRM_______________TELEPHONE____________PRINCIPAL___________YEARS TOGETHER_____
 
FIRM_______________TELEPHONE____________PRINCIPAL___________YEARS TOGETHER_____

FIRM_______________TELEPHONE____________PRINCIPAL___________YEARS TOGETHER_____


How did you hear about us?  
____Referral (who please___________________________________) 
___Web Search (what key words please_______________________)
___From a link (who's link please__________________________)
___Other Source (which please______________________________)

Any other comments:_____________________________________________

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