VendorCo Client Benefits – Ongoing Relationships

VendorCo is selective of the companies that we choose to represent. Our goal is to form long term relationships with established manufacturers and service providers, while continuing to strengthen our clients’ relationships with Costco. We seek to partner with companies that are also looking for long-term solutions to their Costco sales needs. Over time, we work for you to help the buyers recognize your company and appreciate your products. This relationship is not formed over night; it takes time, patience, and follow through that VendorCo is prepared and qualified to assist you with.

At VendorCo, we tailor to your needs, assist you with preparation and presentation, as well as follow-up and follow through throughout the duration of our representation. If you are looking for a long-term partnership where you receive all of these benefits, contact us today!

VendorCo Client Benefits – Follow-up and Follow-through

Let’s say that you have now presented your product to the Costco buyers. What should you do if your program is denied? And what are the next steps if your program is approved? VendorCo’s clients receive ongoing assistance, whether it requires following up with a rejected program, or following through with one that is accepted.

If your program is denied, VendorCo can help gather feedback, as well as assist and consult you with repositioning your product pitch, redesigning elements of your product and packaging, or selecting additional items to present in your next round with the buyers. In addition, we provide a suggested timeline for following up depending on the department, product, and reason for rejection.

If your program is approved, VendorCo will be by your side throughout all of the various administrative tasks, as well as prepare you for what to expect when the program begins. With VendorCo’s assistance, our experts become part of your team, assisting you throughout all steps in the process. In addition, we continue to provide our feedback and suggestions regarding advertising and other opportunities that enhance visibility of your product and potentially increase revenue.

If you are interested in adding VendorCo’s experts to your team, contact us today.

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Road Shows (also known as Special Events) are an invaluable service to companies who…

  • are unclear about the difference between Road Show, regional, national, and test placements
  • need advice about the right way to pitch their product to the Road Show staff
  • are moving forward with a Costco Road Show and are not sure how to go about set-up, tear down, etc.
  • are simply interested in getting more information about Costco Road Shows

Included in your webinar purchase is an opportunity for a question and answer session. During this time, we are happy to answer any questions that are specific to your company or product. Worried about other attendees listening in on proprietary information? We are happy to answer questions via e-mail or on a secure line after the conclusion of the webinar.

Use Discount Code: RSweb10 to save $10 off your webinar.

VendorCo Client Benefits – Preparation and Presentation

Every retailer goes about their buying processes differently, and from our experience, many companies miscalculate Costco’s procedures. Unfortunately, even the smallest errors in presenting your product can result in a rejection of your program. At VendorCo, we work with the Costco buyers on a daily basis, and we know the processes and procedures that work in getting your items on the sales floor.

As a VendorCo client, you will receive assistance with all aspects of your presentation. This includes consultations that prepare you for what to expect, how to contact Costco buyers, what specific information should be included in your presentation, and much, much more. Additionally, we will not only be by your side through all steps in the process, but we will help pave the way to greater success.

We understand that you are the experts in your business, but we also recognize that most companies are not experts in Costco’s business. It is extremely difficult to reach this status and truly understand all that Costco has to offer. Fortunately, with over 20 years of experience our executive account managers at VendorCo are Costco experts, and we can help you position your company to reach its highest potential with Costco.

If you are interested in working with Costco and would like assistance with preparation and presentation from VendorCo, contact us today.

VendorCo Client Benefits – Tailored Assistance

VendorCo is committing to serving the individual needs of our clients. Some manufacturers and service providers come to us with a Costco ready brand and product packaging, and they simply need assistance preparing, presenting, and moving forward with their program. Others come to us with a strong brand for retail, but the look and feel of their brand may not be appropriate or well-suited for Costco specifically. We witness a variety of different manufacturers and service providers with a variety of different needs that we are ready and willing to serve.

Many of our clients are unaware of just how much work is needed to move forward with a Costco program, but we perform a detailed analysis of your company brand, product, packaging, etc. to inform you of what will be required to move forward. Our feedback and recommendations are directed toward your specific needs. From customer service assistance to accounting and invoicing, VendorCo is prepared and qualified to provide tailored assistance to your company.

If you are interested in working with Costco and would like tailored assistance from VendorCo, contact us today. We will analyze your company and create a partnership that is customized according to your needs.

January Blogs – VendorCo Client Benefits

Deciding to form a business partnership is not a decision that is to be taken lightly. There must be comfort and confidence within both parties in order to form a cohesive relationship, and the servicing company should be able to clearly communicate the benefits of a partnership. VendorCo takes this commitment seriously, which is why this month we will be focusing on the services that you receive when you choose VendorCo as your manufacturer representative.

When you partner with VendorCo, your company becomes part of a team with over 20 years of Costco experience. This experience is tied to an array of invaluable benefits that can save you time and money – not to mention stress and strain associated with any unfamiliar retail program. Though certainly not an exhaustive list, the following posts will cover several of the benefits our clients receive:

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Inside Costco Warehouses: The Treasure Hunt

We can all agree that there are some deals at Costco that no one expected to find and buy upon arrival. Members do not shop at Costco merely to buy ordinary items, but they come for what co-founder James Sinegal calls the “Treasure Hunt”. The “Treasure Hunt” refers to the rare item or “rock bottom price” that the member cannot simply overlook. Like treasure, these items usually will disappear and be gone on the next visit. This type of turnover gives the members an urgency to buy before the offers are gone for good.

Members may go in for their routine staple purchases, but often come out with a bottle of Dom Perignon or Callaway golf clubs because they couldn’t pass up on such exceptional deals. These types of offers is what makes Costco an anticipated trip for members and keeps members coming back.

If you are interested in having your product enter a Costco warehouse, contact one of our experts to ensure a successful venture. Our experts maintain a high level of knowledge about Costco’s culture and buying process, contact us at [email protected].

Starting Fresh – VendorCo Representation

If you are looking for expert representation to guide you through Costco, look no further than VendorCo. Our successful track record, years of experience, strong relationships and daily interaction with Costco buyers are just a few reasons why we are qualified and prepared to assist with your Costco program. We have hands on daily experience that simply cannot be matched by other representatives.

Start fresh this month by partnering with VendorCo and increase your chances at Costco success.

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Starting Fresh – Expert Representation

The theme of September thus far has been to start fresh with Costco by partnering with an expert. However, we urge you to be cautious of the representation that you choose. An inside sales representative may have experience working with Costco, but experience does not always align with expertise. Costco is an exceptionally large retailer with many different avenues, offices, and departments. Not all Costco buyers conduct their departments in the same way, so experience in one specific area with one specific product means very little when looking at the big picture.

We recommend searching for an outside representation company that works with Costco every day, through many avenues, offices, and departments. This will ensure that your partners have the knowledge, relationships, and experience that are needed to navigate you through all of your endeavors with Costco Wholesale.

Contact VendorCo for expert representation: https://vendorco.com/contact-us

Costco Fulfillment/Shipping Requirements

Your fulfillment and shipping capabilities will depend on which avenue of Costco you are pursuing, as well as the department and potential order quantities. If your product will be distributed nationally to Costco warehouses, you may be asked to have a certain amount of product on hand and ready to ship in the event a warehouse runs out. In this case, your warehouse would need to hold enough product or you would need to partner with a fulfillment center.

If you are pursuing Costco.com, your fulfillment/shipping requirements will be very different (see https://vendorco.com/_blog/VENDORCO_Blog/post/costcocom-shipping-packaging-fulfillment/). Regardless of whether you are selling to in-store or Costco.com, you will need to have established yourself as a company that CAN deliver, and that does so on time.

If you have experience fulfilling product to retail, either brick and mortar or eCommerce, contact us today at [email protected] or (949) 326-8909 to find out how we can help with your Costco program.

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