Prospectin g
Prior Customer List (for returning campuses) Easiest sales to regain Contact 2 months before they ordered the previous year Introduce yourself as the new Campus Manager Reference specific event Make sure they are still responsible for ordering
Prospect List What groups should you include? –Groups you are involved in –Groups you have friends involved in –Greek organizations –Non Greek organizations –Sports teams (intramural, varsity, club)
When to Contact Groups Reach out to all prospects before school starts to introduce yourself as the new CM Reach out to them again once school starts 2 months before their event that you know they are having
How to find contact information for Prospect list Utilize your school’s website –List of Student Organizations –Event Calendar –Date of the student organization fair Go to Greek Life and Student Activities office –Play the role of an interested student, not a sales rep Use Facebook!!!!!
Example The University of Virginia –University Calendar –Date of the student organization fair –Organizations & Councils
Organization Fair Things to bring with you to the fair: –1 minute pitch on University Tees –Business Cards –Sign in sheet for everyone you meet Name, , phone, organization –Promo items to give away What to do when your there: –Go early and stay late –Walk around to every table and meet everyone –Send follow up s to everyone you met through your school address with a University Tees signature (Why?)
Panhel & IFC Meetings Things to bring with you to the meeting: –1 minute pitch on University Tees –Business Cards –Snacks –Sign in sheet for representatives to fill out Name, , phone, organization –Promo items to give away –Go at least once a semester
What to say when contacting a Prospect Whether calling or ing a group for the first time you want to make sure to do the following: Tell them who you are Briefly tell them what University Tees does and how you can help their group SETUP IN PERSON MEETING
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