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Why A SEN Affiliation?

SEN is the Industry’s FIRST and LARGEST Dealer Buying Group

  • Extensive range of Vendors and Services to accelerate Dealer profitability 5 ways.
  • Started in August of 1984. Current Membership is over 240 Member firms in 38 states from coast-to-coast.
  • As a CKD, President understands Dealer needs. Has 30+ years experience and writes KBDN columns.

SEN does NOT expose Members to payment of Buying Group Liabilities

  • Corporation is privately owned. Members shape group’s direction without a liability exposure.
  • Advisory Council guides Management Team with Annual Business Plan.
  • Buying Membership is a one-time $1,000 investment.

SEN has a CHOICE in Membership Levels to satisfy different Dealer Needs

  • Buying Membership = Competitive Terms + Volume Rebates
  • Full Membership – Buying + Marketing + Training + Management Systems + Consulting Benefits
  • Can upgrade or downgrade Membership Levels. Flexible approach suits more Dealers.

SEN increases YOUR Buying Power with over 70 Preferred Vendors

  • Gross Margins are increased by purchasing directly from Manufacturers, many at deeper discounts.
  • Members earn enhanced Display Allowances.
  • Vendor Rebates increase as Group Purchases grow.

SEN enables Members to earn HIGHER Rebate Percentages than other Groups

  • Private ownership’s Administrative Costs are 25% lower than Member-owned groups.
  • Rebate Percentages are industry’s highest in part through sharing of Vendors’ Administrative Fee paid to SEN - an industry uniqueness.

SEN enables Members to gain MORE Recognition, Leads, Sales, & Gross Margins

  • Complete Market Plan with 5 Key Strategies to set yourself apart from the Competition.
  • Signature Kitchens & Baths magazine features Members’ projects. Sold in all major bookstores nationwide.
  • www.SENdesign.com offers helpful Consumer information and has Member Directory.
  • Look unique with Consumer Booklets customized with YOUR Logo, Photos, & Testimonials.
  • Seminar Kits and Print Ads to attract qualified Prospects to you.
  • Access to Marketing Services Vendor for Web Site, Logo, Ad Campaign, and Media Plan development.

SEN offers Business Analysis, Training, and Consulting for IMPROVED Profit

  • Multiple Dealer Business Workshops and Roundtable Meetings at Semi-Annual Conferences.
  • Dealer Financial Comparison Reports.
  • Financial Analysis & Business Consulting Services by experienced Industry Professionals.
  • Regional “Fundamentals of Selling” Schools and Dealer Operations Manuals available.
  • Members network at Conferences and advise each other throughout year.

SEN offers Additional Resources to support ACCELERATED Dealer Growth

  • Showroom Planning Services save Members time and money.
  • Budgeting, Price Formula, Cash Flow Forecast, and Business Loan Assistance Services.

For more information, email: Tom Blau


 

SEN Member Lauds the Education Aspects of the Group

Overall, I am very pleased with group and the advancement in education on all levels of business and staff: WELL DONE!

Educational format is GREAT and looking forward to future advancements, nice to see a long range goal come to reality with the group!

Darlene Yiznitsky
Interstate Custom Kitchen & Bath
Chicopee, MA

 

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