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Join The Team.Dear Distributor:

When you join us at Geiger, you’re choosing a proven partner. We’re

the largest privately held promotional product distributor in the nation.

With 136 years of success, we are a company whose fifth generation still

works in the family business.

We see you here as part of the family. Join us and you gain cutting-

edge e-tools, impressive compensation and an experienced team com-

mitted to your success. In addition, Geiger has a reputation of integrity

and trust that allows you to sell with confidence.

All this, yet you maintain your independence and can keep your name.

You stay focused on what matters most to you; we’re here to help you

reach your full potential. Whatever goals you set, Geiger can help you

achieve.

We invite you to learn more about our company. Read on for the many

reasons why joining Geiger is the right choice for you.

Sincerely,

The Geiger Team

Is password protected and exclusive to Geiger sales partners, providing online resources such as special pricing, a marketing portfolio and more.

10 Benefits Of Partnership.

As a sales professional, you know numbers matter. Here are 10 of the many compelling figures and facts that make Geiger the place for you.

136 Years of proven

sales and stability that positions you ahead of the competition

Is the amount by which new sales partners increase their profits in the first year with Geiger25%

11% Geiger’s bonus program that pays you up to

11% of your earnings annually

300 The number of leading industry

suppliers that give you special pricing as a

Geiger partner

Weekly Frequency of advanced commission

paid on booked orders via direct deposit

12Locations

yearly at which Geiger hosts

exclusive end-user trade

shows

10 The average number of minutes (or less) that it takes for Geiger’s exclusive Priority Plus order system to send your order to the factory.

160,000 square feet The size of Geiger’s

distribution center in Lewiston, Maine from which most orders

ship same day, and all ship within 24 hours.

10 Free Company

Stores with ASI as a Geiger partner

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Cathy Miller, Regional Sales ManagerMidSouth Division

Craig Hughes, Regional Sales ManagerCalifornia

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Janet McMaster, Regional Sales ManagerCarolinas and Midlantic

Lorrayne Mancari, Regional Sales ManagerSoutheast

Jamie Ondrejko, Divisional ManagerSouthwest

Jo-an Lantz, Executive Vice President


Gain More Business.

As a Geiger Sales Partner, you’ll benefit from the industry’s best pricing, innovative marketing

and creative tools to keep you ahead of the competition. Cus-tomized flyers, brochures, e-mail blasts and PowerPoint presenta-tions are at the ready when you want them. We equip you with all the resources you need to grow your current accounts and pros-pect for new business.

We also take care of all the administrative headaches that rob you of your time. There are over 350 associates at our Maine head-quarters and multiple field offices dedicated to supporting your

every need. Regional and Division Managers will even stand beside you in a client meeting if you want their assistance. From pros-pecting to pre-sales assistance to product fulfillment, Geiger simpli-fies getting the order and follow-ing it through to its successful completion.

In fact, our customer service is so thorough, we call it “Total

Care.” Geiger’s Customer Rela-tions Specialists are available to help you throughout the whole life of your order, including re-search, credit checks and order changes. Then, on the back-end, we provide billing, accounts re-ceivable and claims support.

When you need a license for a collegiate, corporate or sports property, we’re there for you.

Geiger is committed to educating and inspiring sales partners so that they can grow their business to meet their goals.

Exclusive E-tools.

Geiger’s dedicated Licensing Manager walks you through the application process, from re-search and verification through artwork, trademark and fees. If you’re working with a client that is concerned about product safety, no worries. Geiger’s Compliance Manager navigates you through compliance issues and collects all the necessary forms from our production partners. You’ll have the knowledge and materials you need to put your clients at ease.

Geiger is committed to educat-ing and inspiring sales partners so they can grow their business to meet their goals. For example, we offer Geiger Galleria, our an-nual trade show and educational event open to all qualifying sales partners. You can invite your customers and prospects to one of Geiger’s Customer Shows, held in 12 cities across the United States. These events showcase promotional products from our preferred supplier partners; it’s an exclusive event that only sales partners can use to impress their clients.

Imagine yourself in a tropical location – pampered, entertained and networking with some of the most talented people in our industry. Our national sales conference is one way that we recognize your achievement and celebrate your success!

It’s all part of the Geiger experi-ence.

Get Personal.Remember, as a Geiger sales partner, you maintain your independence and keep your name. That means many Geiger tools are personalized for you:

You will have a Personalized GeigerMall website with direct access to 300,000 promotional products, product of the week and videos.

Use our Star Performer’s Catalog, a simple-to-search collection of best-selling prod-ucts intended for end-users. It’s available in print or via the internet with your personalized site.

Geiger ESP (the industry’s most powerful electronic prod-

uct-sourcing and research tool) is yours at a reduced rate.

Shop the Geiger Store to find all the personalized Gei-ger branded merchandise you need.

Do you want help finding an unusual product solution for your client’s need? You can brainstorm via e-mail with Gei-ger associates, managers and sales partners across the coun-try. We work together to share tips and product solutions.

One of the biggest technological benefits you gain with Geiger is Priority Plus™, which makes online ordering easy.

Geiger knows the importance of e-commerce in today’s promo-tional products market. We’re here to help you harness the power of state-of-the-art tech-nology to keep you productive and to better communicate with your clients. Not only do we provide exclusive e-tools, we also train and support you to maximize their effectiveness.

As a sales partner, you have an expert IT Help Desk ready to as-sist you from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. Just call and a live support specialist will answer you promptly and provide the help you need so that you get back to selling quickly. Look-ing to optimize your use of e-tools? Attend our free Monthly Technology Training webinars. Classes cover a variety of sub-jects and are led by Geiger’s dedicated Technology Training Manager.

One of the biggest techno-logical benefits you gain with Geiger is Priority Plus™, which makes online ordering easy. Or-ders placed through the Priority Plus™ ordering system are veri-fied and processed in less than 10 minutes. And, you can sub-mit reorders effortlessly using

Priority Plus™. It’s simple and fast. On the road? No problem. Our order management system, Access1™, is available remotely from any internet connection. With this real-time capability, you can track and review your orders anytime, anywhere.

Join in virtual bi-monthly supplier meetings. These GCon-nect™ events showcase new products from our preferred vendors. Just by attending, you receive free samples and/or special offers. Another exclu-sive, 121 GeigerWay is a pass-word-protected online reference for you to access for the latest special pricing and sales infor-mation.

Gene Geiger, Owner/CEO

Jim Habzda, Senior V.P. Sales & Marketing

Peter Geiger, Owner/Executive Vice President


Robert Blaisdell, CFO

David Geiger, Compliance Manager

Jeff Geiger, Videographer

Gary Biron, V.P. Marketing

Sheila Olson, V.P. Operations

Chris McKee, V.P. Corporate Programs


The more you sell, the more you make. That’s the way it

should be. Geiger sales partners earn more profit then keep more of it to boot. With Geiger, your hard work is rewarded with a generous compensation structure.

Even better, you don’t have to wait. You’ll be paid weekly, receiving full com-mission in advance on all credit-approved, complete and factory-ready orders with a schedule delivery date within 120 days. In ad-dition, you’ll earn a lucra-tive bonus of 6% to 11% on annual commission earn-ings during the calendar year.

Many of our new sales partners increase their gross profits by up to 25% in the first year. That’s be-cause Geiger’s aggressive pricing, purchasing power and financial strength en-able our sales partners to be more competitive – to sell more and make more.For example, you receive an annual business devel-

opment allowance, which is based on your previous year’s commissions.

Invest it to generate more sales and expand your cli-ent base. The allowance can be used for things like samples, direct mail and advertising.

Geiger’s strong credit ratings, earned through a reliable payment history


Many of our new sales partners increase their gross profits by up to 25% in the first year. That’s because Geiger’s aggressive pricing, purchasing power and financial strength enable our sales partners to be more competitive.

Earn More Profit And Keep It.

with our vendors, benefits you as well. Our financial strength opens doors for you to go for those larger custom programs that might have been out of reach on your own. Geiger leverages its size and lon-gevity to secure aggressive pricing and buying power. You’ll experience the dif-ference when you compete with another distributor.We value our sales part-ners and recognize them with honors at our national sales conference and luxu-ry travel rewards.

Our in-house team manages over 180 successful corporate pro-grams for some of the most well-known brands. We facilitate your ability to book inventory and fulfillment programs whether they involve virtual inventory, a point-based program or a sew-on-demand apparel program. Geiger empowers you with:

Professional presentation support means you’re never alone in the process. From RFP to face-to-face pitches, we’re there to help you.

Customized website and catalog production. Geiger uses creative design and applications to deliver intuitive websites and polished catalogs tailored to your client’s brand.

Dedicated toll-free call center and Program Manager. With you as the lead, our team will manage the program admin-istration and support from the initial RFP, to the site launch, to ongoing marketing support. A dedicated manager is assigned to each program, ensuring that everything runs as planned. Your corporate program customer receives a dedicated toll-free num-ber to help whenever they need it.

Financed inventory makes it easier to launch a program. Clients have no up front costs, and they pay only for inventory as needed.

Detailed reports on product usage and inventory levels keep you advised of what’s working and what’s not. You’ll be able to knowledgeably inform your client.

Warehousing and fulfillment is a snap. Orders from online stores are fulfilled and shipped – fast. Most orders ship the same day, and all ship within 24 hours. We inventory what your buyers need onsite at our 160,000 square foot distribution center in Lewiston, Maine.

Experienced administrative management. Geiger’s corporate programs division makes product sourcing, graphic services, website development and inventory/fulfillment simple and seamless, making you the hero in front of your cli-ent.

7 Ways Geiger Makes Corporate Programs Easy.

Fred Snyder, Vice PresidentNortheast

Laura Holt, Vice PresidentMidwest and Northwest

Dale Denham, CIO

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Achieve Your Goals.Whatever your aim may be,

Geiger can help.

Sell More. Improve

Profit.

Leverage Technology.

Reduce Red Tape.

Build Your Business.

Here’s how easy it is to Get With Geiger: Simply call Peter Zeiger at (401) 374-3582 or toll-free at (800) 314-6869 or fill out a request for information online at www.getwithgeiger.com/join.

Peter Zeiger, Director of Recruiting

Geiger

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