Tips for Conducting a Successful Sales Visit
Make the most of your time out in the field. We've gathered tips to help you prep, cover topics in store, and follow up.
Pre-Visit Preparation
- Research
- Analyze shop profile and customer demographics
- Review current product offering and market gaps
- Check if they currently carry TWG brands
- If so, how much have they recently bought? Where are the opportunities to expand or add on?
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- Identify purpose of visit (new account, upsell, re-engagement, etc.)
- Set specific sales goals or product focuses
3. Bring Your Sales Tools
a. Catalogs, Resource Guide/Line Card, New Product Flyers
b. Dealer price sheet
c. iPad/tablet/laptop with product visualizer and the ability to check inventory/
place an order
Dealer Visit Dos and Don'ts
Do:
- Show up 5–10 minutes early
- Be conversational, not robotic
- Bring a win-win mentality (not just "buy this")
- Know top 3 product suggestions before walking in
Don’t:
- Talk poorly about competitors
- Show up empty-handed
- Oversell if they’re not interested
- Leave without next steps
At the Shop
“Hi, I’m [Name] with TWG. I’m stopping by to learn more about your shop and see how TWG might support your business goals, mind if I ask a few quick questions?”
- Build Rapport
- Introduce yourself and TWG
- Ask open-ended questions about their business
- What brands do you currently carry?
- Who are your current suppliers?
- What challenges are you running into with pricing, supply, or style selection?
- What are your most in-demand sizes or vehicle fits?
2. Present the TWG Difference as a Trusted Advisor
- Highlight the breadth of TWG brands:
Mayhem, Cali Off-Road, Dirty Life, Ion, Ridler, Touren, AMP Tires
- Dirty Life = ultra-tough / race-ready
- Cali Off-Road = bold and aggressive
- Touren = clean Euro street look
- Mayhem = trusted off-road design
- Ion = reliable / value-driven
- Ridler = retro muscle / modern fitment
- AMP Tires = aggressive tread / affordable performance
- Position brands according to their market:
off-road, passenger vehicle, premium, value
- Use visuals (3D configurator, sample products, catalog, flyers)
- Share the available resources TWG provides to help their shop
Handling Objections
Common Objections and Responses:
- "We already have a supplier." → "TWG complements what you carry, offering styles and fill rates that enhance your current lineup."
- "Our customers don’t know your brands." → "We support dealers with marketing, displays, and training to build brand awareness."
- "Pricing is tight." → "Our dealer programs improve margins through incentives and logistics support."
- If the buyer isn’t available: Leave behind your card + a short flyer and follow up via text/email within 24 hours. Note on HubSpot
- If they’re short on time: Ask to quickly leave a one-pager and schedule a follow-up call.
3. Closing the Sale
- Ask for the Order
- Recommend a starter bundle or top-selling SKUs
- Mention promotions or limited availability
4. Finalize Next Steps
- Fill out dealer setup forms or order sheets
- Confirm shipping logistics
Follow-Up
- Post-Visit Email
Recap discussion and action items
Send digital materials to support discussion (flyers, catalog link, TWG Garage link)
Record visit outcomes, objections, and commitments
Schedule follow-up calls or emails
Ongoing Engagement
- Share monthly promotions or new product launches
- Offer staff training or marketing support
- Plan a timeframe for the next visit
- Send them an item from the Merch Shop
Sales Tools Checklist & Options:
- TWG Line Card & Resource Guide – available on TWG Garage
- Digital and print catalogs
- Dealer price sheets– available on TWG Garage
- New Product Flyers – available on TWG Garage
- Laptop or Tablet to demo the product visualizer online, check inventory and place orders
💡 Key Success Tips
- Know your brands and customer types inside out
- Always speak to profit, style, and availability
- Be confident, consultative, and proactive
- Treat every visit as a relationship-building opportunity, not just a transaction