ABOUT ELITE PARTNER PROGRAM

Elite Partner Program Overview

The LG-Ericsson Elite Partner Program is designed to ensure that Elite Partners are empowered with tools that enable business growth and expansion into new technologies while simultaneously respecting each of our partner's business models and individual paths to success.

At LG-Ericsson, we know how critical your work with the customer is, whether you are helping to educate a small business about the most effective solution for their growing networking needs, or working in partnership with a midsize or large corporation to provide a reliable and, high-performance alternative that is more cost-effective than their current solution.

This program is designed to help you more easily understand our solutions - People, Technology, and Value - and identify opportunities to make valuable, lasting connections with customers.

BUSINESS REVIEW:

Count on your dedicated Sales Representative before, during and after the sale. They'll help you choose the right LG-Ericsson products, provide world-class technical assistance as well as sales trainings for your organization. As a valued partner, you'll receive priority status on all meet comp opportunities as well as a special discount on LG-Ericsson demo equipment. Your growth is our objective.

PROJECT OR DEAL REGISTRATION:

Protects the opportunity you work on with LG-Ericsson's Bid Protection Program. It assures our Partnering resellers of maintaining the highest level of margin possible, creating a productive working relationship with their end-user customers and delivering the best solution possible. CLICK HERE TO PROTECT YOU BID.

DEMO PRICING:

Evaluate LG-Ericsson branded products by purchasing them through distribution at a discounted price. Return the unit for any reason within 30 days for a full refund. This program limits one product per customer.

BETA TEST SITE:

When new products are in the development phase, Elite Partners will often have the chance to test or evaluate these new technologies before they are introduced into the market.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM:

As part of our extended service to support our new Voice or higher end Switch lines, Partner certifications will be enforced to ensure proper customer satisfaction

EDUCATION, STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT SALES OPPORTUNITIES:

Certified Partners in this vertical will have access to government discount on the complete line of products offered through authorized distributors for sales made to qualified government or education customers. These sales must be identified as government sales through our distribution partners POS reports. Contact your LG-Ericsson Sales Representative for more details.

ACCRUAL FOR MARKET DEVELOPMENT FUNDS:

LG-Ericsson will accrue Market Development Funds (MDF) for your organization to be used towards business building activities that help educate and train your customers and employees. Alternatively, if you choose, these funds can be used for joint co-op advertising to your customer database. Activities from these funds must be mutually agreed upon between LG-Ericsson and your organization. MDF dollars must be used within one year from the date they were accrued.

FREE ENGINEERING DESIGN SUPPORT:

Utilize our engineers for joint calls and Network designs, empowering you to recommend and implement solutions that provide value to your customers.

PARTNER MARKETING ENABLEMENT:

As a partner, gain access to LG-Ericsson Sales, Marketing, and support programs to create and promote joint solutions. Our resources will help you to stay informed, create awareness, and reach potential customers.