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LAKE FOREST, Ill. – Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC) is making its Dealer Advantage Gold- and Platinum-level dealer business services available to all of those dealers selling either Brunswick brand boats or Mercury Marine engines for the first time ever, the company reported in a recent release. The company’s Open Access promotion is effective from Jan. 1 through June 30.
Previously, Gold- and Platinum-level programs were only open to dealers with a large share of sales in Brunswick marine products. Now, Gold and Platinum services are open to all Brunswick marine dealers, and during this period, eligibility is not determined by volume, according to Brunswick.
“Dealer Advantage is an important way for us to help our outstanding dealers succeed, so we are pleased to be able to offer everyone our premium-level programs,” said Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dustan E. McCoy. “The broad menu of business services helps dealers attract more retail customers, retain valued employees, enhance operations and reduce expenses. In fact, Dealer Advantage preferred rates have already saved our marine dealers more than $7 million. Open Access will broaden the impact.”
The Gold and Platinum programs now open to all boat and engine dealers are AdvantageCare healthcare, Aetna dental and vision, Arthur Gallagher business insurance, AXA group retirement plans, AXA succession plans, ADP payroll and tax administration plus discounts on Brunswick Billiards and Life Fitness product, and even General Motors automobiles for the dealership and its employees.
Open Access also offers Platinum-level discounts to all boat and engine dealers on these Silver-level programs: ChannelBlade Web site marketing services, Grubb & Ellis real estate services, iBoats.com online boat listings and leads, Spader Business Management 20 Groups and US Bank credit card processing. Further, as Open Access makes these service levels available to all dealers, current Gold and Platinum dealers may see expanded services and more discounts, made possible by broader and increased participation levels, the company stated.
“We are committed to offering our marine dealers the best business support in the industry,” said Brunswick Boat Group President Andy Graves. “Dealer Advantage makes a difference. Already, close to two-thirds of our marine dealers participate in the program. By opening access to platinum-level business services, we can help all Brunswick dealers with important tools to build long-term profitability and growth.”
“Brunswick Dealer Advantage offers all our marine dealers a collection of business services that are unmatched in the industry,” said Mercury Marine President Mark Schwabero. “Supporting our dealers has always been a fundamental principle at Brunswick. Their success is our success. Open Access helps all our dealers move ahead in 2010.”
Every Brunswick marine dealership in good standing can participate – this includes dealers who carry Brunswick boats, Mercury Marine engines, Brunswick marine parts and accessories, and Mercury Marine service only dealers.
“I can think of no better way to celebrate the start of our fourth year in operation than by reaching out to every Brunswick dealer with Open Access,” said Brunswick Dealer Advantage Specialist Kirsten Schuchardt. “It’s very rewarding to be able to truly have an impact on our dealer’s bottom line with our added-value services. Open Access allows all of our dealers to broaden their participation. And there will be more news to come.”
There is no cost to the dealer to participate in Brunswick Dealer Advantage, and they can choose the number of programs that fits their business needs. Dealers can contact the chosen program partner directly to enroll. Brunswick Scholarships is the only program requiring a set level of Brunswick product sales during Open Access. More information about Brunswick Dealer Advantage is available by visiting www.brunswickdealeradvantage.com.
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