Supplier Membership Application Form

Supplier Member Application

Complete the application and submit it for consideration to be part of Premier Group Network. Attachments may be submitted with the application. Please note “see attached” if you will be applying additional materials in response to the question provided. NOTE: Premier Group Network differs from traditional partnering groups where suppliers are preferred vendors and have more competition within a certain product category. As such, we aim to minimize the number of suppliers in a product category and only add new suppliers that bring a distinct value proposition to the group. Supplier applicants must demonstrate what differentiates their company from PG’s current supplier members and how their company can offer a strategic advantage not currently available to the distributor. All membership applications will be reviewed for recommendation by the Premier Group Membership Committee before being submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Supplier applications are processed in the fall of each year. Applications must be received by August 15.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone*
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Company Phone*


PPAI #
ASI #
Website
LinkedIn Page URL
Year Founded

What line names / trade names do you operate under?
Select all that apply

Women-owned businessMinority-owned businessCertified B CorpOther

Where do you ship orders from?

	Full Address
Satellite Office #1
Satellite Office #2
Satellite Office #3

SALES INFORMATION

Annual Promotional Products Sales Volume - Last 4 Years*

	Year (ex 2024)	Annual Sales Volume
YTD
Prior Year
Prior Year
Prior Year

Annual Sales Purchases from Premier Group Distributor Members (Find a list of PG distributors here: https://premiergroupnetwork.wildapricot.org/Distributor-Members)*

	Select Year	Annual Sales Volume
YTD
Prior Year
Prior Year
Prior Year

BUSINESS TRENDS

What are the 3 top-selling products in your line?

	Top Selling Product	% of Annual Sales
#1
#2
#3

What products do you offer that are unique/exclusive to you?
MARKETING & STRUCTURE
How many reps are employed by your company: number factory reps andnumber multi-line reps.
Would you expect to make direct visits to members

yesno
If yes, how many?
Select the tools used to ma=rket to distributors

WebinarsEmailVideoSample mailingsIf other, specify here.
Do you have any other marketing methods that you would employ with PG distributors?
MEMBER BENEFITS
To be a member of Premier Group, you must agree to provide PG distributor members with pricing equal to or better than the best pricing you offer any other industry company or group. What pricing will you offer to Premier Group distributor members (i.e. EQP, EQP less 2%, etc.; specific items may be excluded - finalized list to be provided later)?
Are you a second or third generation owner? Do you have other divisions? Do you also sell print? Do you decorate in house?Etc?
Supplier members are permitted to exclude specific items or payment terms from the Frequent Buyer Program (FBP). Please note: The Frequent Buyer Program structure cannot be modified. Please list what your company would be likely to exclude from the rebate program (i.e. closeouts, invoices must be paid within approved terms, etc. - list to be finalized later).
When considering potential new supplier members, the committee and board seek suppliers that "bring something different" to the equation. What are your company's strategic advantages? What is your differentiator from other suppliers and your competition? (Please feel free to submit any additional materials to demonstrate this ie. presentations, flyers, inforgraphics etc.)*
Submit any additional attachments (ie. letter of interest, PPT presentation, Impact reports etc)

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SIGN TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP

By submitting application, you agree to financial and other membership requirements listed here and agree to these commitments if an invitation to join Premier Group is extended and accepted.

Membership Costs Include
- $3500 Annual Supplier Membership Fee
- $5000 Initiation Fee (one time only)
- Participation in annual catalog (Ranges base on submission - 12 item minimum - $167 per item)
- Annual meeting attendance required (Approx cost $3-4K annually)
- Distributor Member subsidy at annual meeting (Ranges from 1000- $5000 depending on sales volume in group)
- Participation in Membership Rebate Program (Varies per sales in group)
- 2 Year initial commitement
Signature*

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I understand the financial and other membership requirements listed in this packet and agree to these commitments if an invitation to join Premier Group is extended and accepted.
Date of Signature*

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