Are you considering becoming a chalk paint stockist?
There are so many reasons to become a Vintage Rocks Chalk Paint Stockist …
Vintage Rocks furniture paint products are getting AMAZING reviews. Out of the hundreds of people that have tried our “no prime, no sand” paint, 99.9% of people have said it is their absolute favourite furniture paint yet! Now, with all the chalky type furniture paint products on the market at the moment, that’s something we don’t mind bragging about!
It’s brilliant news for our retailers because you know that your customers will keep coming back for more! Happy customers are repeat customers 😉
In the Summer of 2018, we saw some very exciting developments for Vintage Rocks. We, launched the Artisan Collection; a range of colours chosen by our stockists and we are continuing to add to that range.
So let’s point out some of the other reasons why it’s an amazing idea to become A Vintage Rocks chalk paint stockist.
Great exposure
Just like you, we LOVE social media! There’s nothing more satisfying for us to see our hashtags #vintagerocks and #rockyourpainting popping up all over Facebook and Instagram. You promote us and we’ll do the same for you. Our online presence is growing quickly and we want our retailers to benefit from that exposure too.
We’re getting bloggers on board, lifestyle magazines and watch this space for a few celebs trying out Vintage Rocks paint too! We are constantly on the look out for local and national PR opportunities. We’ve already started to see retailers requesting to stock our products because that’s what their customers are asking for.
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Tried and tested system
We began by running a pilot scheme with 5 retailers which gave us the opportunity for us to record, in detail, what works and what doesn’t work. We’ve fine tuned our customer service, our packaging, our financial systems and so much more so that our stockists will benefit from a slick operation.
We’re constantly seeking feedback from our retailers and our customers so you can rest assured that any problems that do arise will be quickly resolved and your experience of becoming a chalk paint stockists fulfils your expectations.
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Fantastic support
We’re here for you as much as you’re there for us. We will take you on as part of the team and give you all the guidance and training you need. Whether that’s in using the products, selling the products or marketing the products.
You will have access to an exclusive, private Facebook Group, where you can chat with other retailers and share your experiences and invaluable tips. We’re very proud of our stockist community. Communication is key to ensuring that any potential problems are nipped in the bud and we will always take your feedback on-board and, most importantly, act on it. It’s a really fun group with a friendly atmosphere where you’ll feel and be treated as a valuable team member.
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
An amazing formula
We have already touched on this at the beginning but you can be assured that Vintage Rocks paint is absolutely environmentally friendly with extremely low VOCs (nasties) and is made to exacting standards in a specialised paint factory in Gloucestershire. Our formula is unique to Vintage Rocks and our colour matching is spot on. The paint is smooth, easy to use and the coverage is second-to-NONE. It has just the right amount of chalkiness to give a beautifully distressed look without being clumpy or drying too fast.
Testimonials from Vintage Rocks folk that have tried our paint say that, it’s now their favourite furniture paint of ALL TIME!
This is great news for stockists as it means that your customers will keep coming back for more!
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Not just paint
Our product range is consistently growing. As well as our well-loved paint range, we also have lots of “play” products under the Vintage Rocks umbrella for you to stock. Not only does this offer your customer versatility when up-cycling furniture but it also gives you up-selling opportunities and, as a retailer, you will already know that up-selling is key to making money.
Let us know what your customers are asking for and we’ll try our best to get it on your shelves!
Click here or a full round-up of our products
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Reliable deliveries
We offer FREE DELIVERY on all orders over £100. We aim to get your order to you between 1-3 day. If there is a problem with stock, we will always contact you will options so that we can still fulfil that timescale.
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Eye-catching brand
We have put a lot of time and effort into creating a brand that doesn’t look fussy. We wanted our paint to look funky and colourful and really stand out from the crowd. It looks good in the tin and even better on your shelves. Your customers will definitely be curious about what’s in those little pots of gorgeousness.
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Good profit making opportunity
There are excellent margins to pass on to you … one of the best on the market, and the more you sell the more you will be rewarded. With free delivery and a wide variety of products to include in one purchase, we’re sure you’ll be more than pleased that you decided to become a Vintage Rocks stockist.
We don’t have set packages that you need to buy, you can create your own by placing products into the online basket. Each bulk-buy threshold will trigger an automatic discount at checkout:
To become an official Vintage Rocks stockist and be placed on the map, you will need to place an initial order of at least £250. However, you can still benefit from discounts without being on the map.
Bronze discount: to get you started, ideal for smaller businesses
£100: 20% discount on RRP plus free shipping
Silver discount: for established shops with territory exclusivity
£200: 30% discount on RRP plus free shipping
Gold discount: become a fully-fledged, stockist competing AT AN ELITE LEVEL!
£300: 40% discount on RRP plus free shipping
If you would like us to put the perfect package together for you then we would be more than happy to do so … give us your budget and we’ll do the rest!
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Exclusivity
We all know that a little competition can be healthy but not if that competition is stocking exactly the same product as you, at exactly the same price point, just down the road. We understand that having a retailer too close wouldn’t be good for you, or us. That’s why we will ensure that there’s a good 5 miles between any two retailers.
Another reason to become a Vintage Rocks stockist …
Easy to order
As a stockist, you can order through our website whenever you need to. You will have your own account with wholesale prices clearly visible on each product. Just log in and add everything you need to your online basket. Replenish your stock, with ease, whenever you need to.
Whilst logged into your account, you also have access to a record of all previous orders placed and lots more features to help you will be coming very soon.
We’re seeking social media savvy tribespeople that have an interest in painted furniture, business … or both.
Reasons to become a stockist
- The more you buy the better the discount
- 5 Mile Exclusive Stockist Radius*
- Great exposure – OUR followers will be YOUR followers
- Tried and tested, UNIQUE formula
- Fantastic support – private FB group, all banter, no beef.
- Not just paint – lots of play products with lots more on the way.
- Eye catching brand – we know you’ll love sharing our images.
- Easy to order – we’ll set you up with an account to buy online.
Once your application to become a Vintage Rocks stockist has been approved and you have placed your first wholesale order, you will be given access to our exclusive Facebook Group for stockists where you will receive sales and social media support from our experienced team and other stockists around the country. We are here for you every step of the way to support you and your business. Whether that’s product advice or social media and marketing tips.
We don’t have set packages that you need to buy, you can create your own by placing products into the online basket. Each bulk-buy threshold will trigger an automatic discount at checkout:
Bronze discount: to get you started, ideal for smaller businesses
£100: 20% discount on RRP plus free shipping
Silver discount: for established shops with territory exclusivity
£200: 30% discount on RRP plus free shipping
Gold discount: become a fully-fledged, stockist competing AT AN ELITE LEVEL!
£300: 40% discount on RRP plus free shipping
If you would like us to put the perfect package together for you then we would be more than happy to do so … give us your budget and we’ll do the rest!
Once you have decided which package suits your requirements, simply complete the application form and, once accepted, we will organise your wholesale account to make your first order! All stockists order via our website. You will be issued with a business stockist username and password which makes ordering easy and efficient.
There is a one off requirement that you buy a minimum of the bronze package as your first order and a silver package if you wish to secure your location.
It is not a requirement to hold workshops to stock our products, but we welcome and encourage any
stockists that wish to do so. We even have files in the stockist Facebook group to help you plan them. We have found that workshops are a very useful way to gain repeat customers having given them a chance to try all of the products.
We understand it is your business and it is very important to us that you are free to run it your way and
do not impose any restrictions on you. If you wish to hold more than one brand of paint we do not
object to offering choice. All we ask is that you do not promote any other brand within any of the Facebook social media platforms, including Facebook groups.
Please note that if no orders are received within a 3-month period we reserve the right to offer your area to another stockist. We would talk to you before doing this.
We encourage all our stockists to use and share our Vintage Rocks Logo and images as much as possible in all social media. We love our branding and know your customers will too!
When you become a stockist, we will send you lots of gorgeous images to use on Facebook, Instagram, your website etc,as well as a helpful list of hashtags to use, which will gain you more views and likes.
We also encourage all our stockists to join our Vintage Rocks Inspiration group on Facebook, share your work and get involved! A lot of your potential customers are on there. We ask that you invite your friends to join us in the group too – the more the merrier!
You will not be required to do any training as a stockist – we believe the best way to learn is hands on trial and error. We do however, offer a range of video tutorials on using all our products that you are free to watch and share for your customers.
We have a number of resources and handout documents demonstrating painting techniques that will all be available for you to print and tailor to your own business. These are all available in the Facebook Stockist Group which you will be added to as soon as you have made that first order.
Lastly……WE ABSOLUTELY INSISTYOU HAVE AS MUCH FUN WITH US AS POSSIBLE!