Guide to Security Industry Manufacturers’ Representatives
Manufacturers’ representatives (better known as rep firms and sometimes also called independent sales representatives) provide a variety of services for security product and solutions companies, including outside sales, training, customer engagement, technology demonstrations and even some project consulting. The firms typically represent multiple brands and product lines, and usually cover specific regions or states.
SIA has provided this guide to manufacturers’ representatives as a way for manufacturers, integrators and security practitioners to locate rep firms in their areas. To be included in this guide, your firm must be a SIA member [ join here ] at the special rate of $295 as an associate SIA member and your primary business function must be serving as a rep firm.
All SIA member firms can be found in the SIA Member Directory, a member-only benefit which offers the ability to search by state, company type, company name and more.
Membership Benefits:
While a Security Industry Association (SIA) membership meets a variety of corporate interests and needs, here are 5 reasons why your firm should belong:
- Make connections! We represent the very best manufacturers and it is a great way for you to make connections and expand your product lines. According to the SIA Membership Survey, Networking is the Number One reason all companies join SIA! Helping facilitate connections between members is what SIA does exceedingly well!
- Stay informed! We produce expert information on emerging technologies and industry issues which ignites or reinforces current business strategies. Included in your membership are such publications as the Security Technology Insights journal, Security Market Index, and dozens of original reports and research pulbications.
- Have a seat at the table! We foster innovation and collaboration between members through various activities involving federal/state advocacy, industry standards, market research, education, training and professional development. With membership you would have the opportunity to participate in our extensive list of committees and working groups.
- Profile Your Business! SIA is expanding our online membership directory to better highlight member rep firms as an industry resource. Expanded rep firm listings will now include a drop down profile where you can list a business profile, coverage area, manufacturers represented, key contacts, etc., all on the SIA website!
- Professional Development! Your membership gives you (and your entire team) free access to courses like SIA Data Privacy Pro certificate program and discounted access to all of SIA's renowned training and certification programs (like SPM, CSPM and the SICC) – plus discounts on SIA conference programs and a discount for registering for the SIA Education @ ISC programs.
I encourage you and your company to consider joining the industry-leading security association – SIA!
To start your membership today, please contact our membership services at 301.804.4700 or membership@securityindustry.org.
Any questions, please contact SIA Membership Services at 301.804.4700 or membership@securityindustry.org
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