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Snap-on Tools Company, (Snap-on) dealers sell tools and equipment directly to shop owners, managers, and professional service technicians who work in automotive dealerships, body shops, independent repair shops, marinas, airports, and wherever cars, trucks, boats, and other vehicles are repaired and maintained.

Founded: 1920
Units: 4,350
City/State: Kenosha, WI

Because almost all technicians own their own tools,
Snap-on dealers provide a valuable and necessary service.

They keep customers up to date on new products and service ideas, they handle warranty repair and replacement when necessary, and they provide affordable programs for technicians to follow to expand and develop their tools and their capabilities.

That development is very important to technicians since their tools and equipment define the amount and type of work they can do. In order to grow, to make more money, they have to acquire the tools to do the jobs they want to do.

Snap-on dealers own their businesses, which includes a walk-in van, an inventory of merchandise for sale, and accounts receivable. They call on each customer once a week, selling tools or collecting money from previous sales.

All of this involves building personal relationships with customers-learning about their goals, aspirations and needs - and working with them to build the tool inventories and capabilities they need.

In the end, successful Snap-on dealers have a lot of fun with their businesses.

Every day is different from the day before, and although they may be seeing a lot of people they know well, there are always interesting things happening, and new opportunities. Each customer has long and short term goals, and with their Snap-on dealer's help, they can get there. By understanding people and helping them to find a way to realize their ambitions, Snap-on dealers enjoy a unique opportunity in business relationships, as they have for 80 years. What could be more fun than that?

What does Snap-on expect from its dealers?

We expect you to treat all customers fairly and to represent our company and brand proudly.

What should dealers expect from Snap-on?

You should expect Snap-on to treat you as a strategic partner, providing training, quality products, advertising and promotional programs, and opportunities to expand and grow your business.

Our business is all about dealing with people. We like to say we're in the tool industry running a people business.

Selling tools to professionals requires a commitment to understanding problems, paying attention to details, and building relationships based on honesty and trust.

We look for prospective dealers who have the ability and desire to be successful.

We provide classroom and actual in-the-field training, and a field manager who will act as your coach and business consultant. We also provide you with the finest products available in the automotive aftermarket, and a brand that has been recognized for eighty years as the best money can buy.

Customers will expect a lot from you as a Snap-on dealer. If you have the energy, courage, patience and dedication you can meet those expectations and enjoy success with Snap-on.