PTRA - Power-Motion Technology Representatives Association

Benefits for Principals

What's In It For You ?

As a Principal Member, you will be among peers in a circle of industry specialists who recognize the value of the outsourced field sales function. You will meet the reps who have built the industry by building effective bridges between manufacturers and their customers. This is the essence of your membership, but it's just the beginning.

THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each Spring, PTRA conducts its Annual Conference, a meeting of member professionals that offers unparalleled networking opportunities for Representative and Principal (manufacturer) members. The Conference includes several valuable networking events. There is the Welcome Reception event on the eve of the three-day event. There are Roundtable Discussions and formal Interview Sessions with additional opportunities for Representative members to meet with Principal members to discuss representation. The Conference also offers a First-Timers' Orientation session. And, there are educational sessions for reps and manufacturers designed to enhance professionalism through topical seminars and prominent speakers who make presentations on vital elements of business. In addition to the business discussed at the Annual Conference, members can enjoy the social activities such as a golf tournament and a fun run/walkathon. The Association encourages spouse or companion attendance and organizes a spouse/ companion program. The Conference is topped off with the Grand Finale Dinner Dance.

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE
A quarterly newsletter, Focus, brings you timely articles about business and other new developments. There is information on industry trends, member activities, and financial and legal matters.

Lines Available is a service for manufacturers to advertise the territories they have open for representation. This service continues to be a very effective way for manufacturers to secure high-quality representation, and is only available to PTRA Principal members.

The Online Locator will be your reference for finding new representatives and for contacting and remembering other members. Many PTRA members have invested in extensive training and have obtained designations as CSP (Certified Sales Professional) or CPMR (Certified Professional Manufacturers' Representative). The Online Locator identifies these accomplishments with the designation noted after the representative's name.

Printer's proof sheets with the PTRA logo are provided to help you add PTRA identification and status to your business literature and other documents. Knowledge of PTRA membership among your customers assures them you are affiliated with sales people of the highest caliber and committed to industry progress.

To improve the quality of your business and your personal management skills, look into PTRA's Educational Opportunities, including the facts on MRERF's seminar for Manufacturer Sales Executives, "Managing Your Manufacturers' Representative Network."

How to Join PTRA

Qualifications for Principal (manufacturer) Membership:

•	Manufacture power transmission/motion control equipment
•	Maintain a North American office and warehouse facilities
•	Sponsored by four current PTRA Representative members

To join, please download, print, and complete the application and return it with your check for the first year's dues. Dues are stepped according to domestic sales of PT/MC products.

Your benefits, including your access to the Members Only sections of this web site, will begin immediately upon acceptance by the Membership Committee and approval by the Board of Directors.

To take advantage of the available benefits, download the Special Services and Materials form.

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