A value proposition tells customers who the company is and why they should do business with them. It is built on what a company does that differentiates it from its competitors.
Given the presence of global players and digital disrupters with extensive multichannel reach and marketing capabilities, mid-market distributors have to think differently.
An effective value proposition defines the benefits of your company’s products and services – and makes clear how your company is different from the competition. A good value proposition can drive very real bottom-line results.
To set themselves apart, distributors need a strong value proposition. It’s not just about pretty words on a website. A strong value proposition can drive real bottom-line results for your distribution business through.
If when you see the phrase “value proposition” you think: “Yes, we have one already. We provide great customer service. We’ve been in business for 75 years, and we have the best product,” then you may want to rethink where you stand.
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They are undifferentiated because they say and offer essentially the same thing as their competitors. They are not relevant because they have not been tested with the market to see what customers and prospects care about the most.
When we ask executives for the value proposition of their business, they usually provide a ready, confident and well-rehearsed answer. The answer consists of a few claims about what they believe they do well.
Many independent distribution companies wonder why their gross margin, net profit and attendant multiples are inferior to their $2 billion-plus sales, national-market, publicly held competitors. These competitors may have many structural advantages:
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