Epicor Announces Three-Tiered Channel Partner Incentive Program
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, today announced its new three-tiered channel partner incentive program in the Americas. Comprehensive enhancements to the Epicor Partners for Growth Program aim to reward dedicated partners, providing increased support to the Company's expanding value-added reseller (VAR) sales channel.
When joining the Epicor Partners for Growth Program, partners select the VAR classification that best fits their business model and goals—Full Service Partner, Sales Partner, or Authorized Consulting Partner—dependent on the level of engagement desired, as well as available expertise and resources. Epicor is committed to rewarding all levels of partners for loyalty and the value-add they bring to customers.
The new incentive program is categorized into three achievement levels with partners now qualify as Certified Gold, Certified Silver or Certified. Each certification level offers expanded incentives and rewards for success in selling and level of involvement with Epicor, with Certified Gold partners qualifying for the greatest support under the new program.
"Epicor's new three-tier partner incentive program is another big step in providing partners with a program that rewards them, not only for sales revenues, but creates a true partnership with those that are interested in investing in Epicor," said Kenneth E. Smith, Epicor partner council chairman and authorized partner, Software Technology Concepts.
Incentives in the new three-tier approach include increased sales margins, an intensive partner training and certification process, as well as direct reimbursement on marketing development funds. Each of these aspects include a variety of benefits ranging from marketing funds, co-branding and increased commissions to discounted participation at Epicor's three annual partner events.
"The announcement today reflects Epicor's continued commitment to its channel partners," said Salena Butler, director of channel sales for Epicor. "We continue to see substantial growth in our channel sales program, with nearly 30% of annual software license revenue contribution coming from partners. We are committed to serious, invested partners—they bring valuable customer relationships to us, and we are pleased to reward their loyalty and success."
Epicor Partners for Growth Program
The Epicor Partners for Growth program provides a solid foundation for partners committed to excellence and customer satisfaction. Epicor provides a comprehensive sales, marketing and support program that offers its channel partners significant opportunities to grow their businesses in key industries—manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and professional services—backed by Epicor's award-winning solutions, support and services. More than 300 value-added resellers and authorized consultants participate in the Epicor Partners for Growth Program worldwide. For more information on this program and the new three-tiered partner incentive program, send e-mail to partnerinfo@epicor.com.
About Epicor Software Corporation
Epicor is a global leader dedicated to providing integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP), customer relationship management (CRM), supply chain management (SCM) and professional services automation (PSA) software solutions to the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies. Founded in 1984, Epicor serves over 20,000 customers in more than 140 countries, providing solutions in over 30 languages. Employing innovative service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web services technology, Epicor delivers end-to-end, industry-specific solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail, hospitality and services that enable companies to drive increased efficiency, improve performance and build competitive advantage. Epicor solutions provide the scalability and flexibility to meet today's business challenges, while empowering enterprises for even greater success tomorrow. Epicor offers a comprehensive range of services with its solutions, providing a single point of accountability to promote rapid return on investment and low total cost of ownership. Epicor's worldwide headquarters are located in Irvine, California with offices and affiliates around the world. For more information, visit www.epicor.com.
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