No two days are the same in the life of a Recognition Express business owner. Working in the exciting world of promotional merchandise, there is so much more to it than just selling pens! A Recognition Express owner is a consultant. Using knowledge and experience built up over 40 years in the promotional products B2B marketplace, franchisees are seen as an extension of customers’ marketing departments, working in partnership to deliver the right promotional products or branded clothing to meet campaign objectives. Customers come from all sectors of the community. Businesses, schools, charities ,sports clubs, medical facilities , hospitality and retail outlets all need branded merchandise and welcome the opportunity to hand over the hassle of sourcing items to their local Recognition Express franchisee. It’s all about building relationships, so a typical day will be spent speaking with or visiting customers, networking and following the excellent marketing plan provided to franchisees by the dedicated support team at The Bardon Group headquarters. For franchisees with manufacturing equipment, satisfying time is also spent personalising products from polo shirts to name badges, mugs and tote bags.
With access to the widest network of ethical promotional merchandise suppliers, franchisees will be researching the latest products available – always on the lookout for stand-out items that will make a customer’s campaign deliver great results. Environmentally friendly options are becoming increasingly popular, and Recognition Express franchisees are committed to offering a greener alternative wherever possible.