As a supplier at the Vistar North Buying Show, you’ll have access to the industry's most influential buyers and decision-makers. Our Marketing Program is designed to maximize your visibility, elevate your brand presence, and connect you with the right partners. Whether you choose Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Diamond levels, each tier unlocks benefits that provide unparalleled access to a receptive audience ready to engage with your products.
Participation in Vistar North ISR Training Meetings
Participation in Account Executive Sampling Program
Participate in Targeted Email Marketing Campaigns
Participation in Supplier of the Week Program
Inclusion of Marketing on Customer Invoices
North Annual Virtual Buying Show
Booth at Live Buying Show in Atlantic City, NJ
All the benefits of Bronze
Participation in Vistar Monthly AE Sales Meetings
All the benefits of Bronze and Silver
Guaranteed stocked at Vistar North OPCO’s
Participation in the Vistar North Sales Summit
Your brand recognized on all Sales Calls
Inclusion of Marketing on Customer Invoices
Supplier Wall Sponsorship Plaque
Live Show Floor Preferred Placement
All the benefits of Bronze, Silver, & Gold
Participation in the Vistar North Sales Summit
AE Ride Sales Call Along
Supplier Wall Sponsorship Plaque
Live Show Floor Mega Booth, Optional
Suppliers who participate will be invited to the 2025 Buying Show which includes a supplier reception on Wednesday night and customer reception on Thursday night. This event will be made available to ALL customers to attend with special mfg. supported deals for a 6 week window. *Hotel offered to direct supplier representative only. Max Mega booth for Diamond 400sqft.
Invitation to the 2025 North Buying Show, supplier must be new to industry, non nationalcoverage, offered by invitation only. Ala carte $4000.
–A week long supplier emphasis by our Internal Sales team. Focus will be determined through collaborative effort and defined by supplier, campaign or marketing goals.
****This individual option price is $1,000 per division****
Suppliers who participate will be eligible to advertise their products on our online ordering platform. The advertisement can include a reduced retail price sponsored by the supplier that will be offered to all customers ordering virtually. This event should be arranged through each Opco Customer Service Manager.
**** This individual option price is $1000 per event.****
–Suppliers who participate in the Diamond and Gold programs will be eligible to have new items(based on the program selected) added to VISTAR North assortment in calendar 2025. This is arranged through the Opco Purchasing Manager.
***Per item Per Opco cost of this option is
$3,000***
Suppliers who participate will be eligible to have our Account Executives (A/E) deliver samples andinformation to customer locations throughout Vistar North. The participating manufacturer is responsible for all costs associated with samples and point of sale materials. This event should be arranged through each Opco Customer Service Manager.
****This individual option price is $1,200per event****
Suppliers who participate will be eligible to conduct a sales meeting with VISTAR North Account Executives (AE’s). At this event you will be able to conduct an in-depth meeting discussing features and benefits of your product line, sample products and cut your product against your competition in order to give the AE’s a better understanding of your products. This is a valuable event that can give you a competitive advantage over your competition. This event should be arranged through the Sales and Marketing Manager.
****This individual option price is $1,200 per event per OPCO.****
Suppliers who participate will be eligible to conduct a sales training seminar with the Vistar North Inside Sales Representatives ISR’s). At this meeting you can educate the features and benefits of your products as well as sample and cut products so that our ISR’s can improve their selling skills with your products. This event should be arranged through our Customer Service Manager.
****This individual option price is $1,200 per event****
This event will be made available to ALL customers to attend with special mfg. supported deals for a 4-week window.
Twice a year, we bring together industry professionals for our highly anticipated Regional Sales Summit—a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the competition.
At this exclusive event, you’ll gain valuable insights into the latest market trends, receive critical updates on our distribution network, and participate in interactive sessions to sharpen your sales strategies. With informative presentations and ample networking opportunities, this is your chance to exchange best practices and elevate your performance.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to collaborate with your peers and stay at the forefront of the industry. We look forward to seeing you there!
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