From the Archives | Wholesale sales tools & sales reps with Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Crow & Canary
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Kimberley is the New York sales representative for Crow + Canary. \\xa0During her 15+ year career in the stationery industry, Kimberley has worked at Crane & Co., Kate\\u2019s Paperie, as well as two of her own independent boutiques. \\xa0She got her start running a letterpress studio, and has since worked all sides of the business \\u2013 manufacturing, wholesaling, custom printing, multi-unit retail, buying, merchandising, and now repping. \\xa0Kimberley\\u2019s vast experience in the industry provides a unique and valuable perspective. On today\\u2019s episode Kimberley talks about the role of sales reps, why you need a printed catalog for wholesale and the importance of giving back.
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ON TODAY\\u2019S EPISODE:
[01:00] Kimberley\\u2019s rich background in the stationery industry.
[04:30] Meeting Carina Muray, her now boss, through Twitter.
[07:30] Overview of a sales rep\\u2019s role.
[10:00] Tips for reaching out to retailers.
[11:30] Keep track of contacts you meet & jot down details you can use in follow up.
[12:30] What to end to retailers you\\u2019re woo-ing.
[13:00] Refining your line & honing in on your unique aesthetic
[14:00] Why catalogs are important if you\\u2019re selling wholesale
[20:00] Line sheets vs catalogs
[22:00] Releasing your products when buyers are buying
[26:00] The importance of giving back to our industry
[29:30] Kimberley is a champion for independent shops, only shops local.
[32:30] How our experiences and interests shape us in our work.
[36:00] Too much \\u2018busy\\u2019 in our lives.
For full show notes and resources, head to: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/podcast-episodes/009-wholesale-sales-tools-sales-reps-with-kimberley-yurkiewicz-crow-canary
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