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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Key Elements Of Vending Proposal

Making a vending proposal is not just a choice, it is a necessity. It is highly desirable in a complicated sales process like full-line vending. A few years ago, making a proposal meant preparation and typing of a 30 page proposal that could take about two days to complete.

Nowadays, web technology has made great advancements and it is very simple for a salesperson in your Antares vending business to prepare a proposal.

Given below are the main components of an ideal vending business proposal.

1. Cover letter
The first page of any vending proposal will be a cover letter thanking the prospective clients and location owners for the opportunity to submit the proposal. It has to be typed on the company letterhead.

2. Company details
This part describes your services, place of operations and other features. For catering to the local companies, stress the fact that you are based in the same area. It is important to state facts that set your business apart from the competitors.

3. Products
Give details about the products you provide. This will also include information about health food programs, quality standards, signature items, nutritional items, etc. discuss any unique services offered by your company to get an edge over others in the same field.

4. Services
Talk about the after sale services offered by your Planet Antares vending operations.

5. Employees
To impress potential clients, you must describe the level of expertise and experience of your staff. It is important to portray a positive image of your organization and its people to gain trust and preference of your clients.

6. Customer requirements and Proposal
Tell the customer what he will gain by changing suppliers and the proposed service and product improvements to be enjoyed by using your services.

7. Technical assistance
The proposal should include details regarding the equipment to be installed and procedure for communicating and responding to service calls. Assure the vending customers of prompt and sound technical support, servicing and maintenance.

8. Obligations and responsibilities of client
Make the client responsibilities clear in the proposal itself. The location owner may have to arrange for power, water and building maintenance to keep the equipment running smoothly.