How to Market and Sell to Manufacturers
Reaching out to manufacturers begins with three simple steps to help you get to the right contacts at the right manufacturers:
Geography
Where are they located?
- Top Metros
- State
- ZIP Code
Click the link to see manufacturers by location.
Manufacturer Types
Is there a specific manufacturer you’re looking for?
- Sales/Number of Employees
- Related Industries
Click the link to see manufacturers by type.
Decision Makers
Who is the best contact person to talk to about your product or services?
- Manager
- Owner
- And More
Click the link to see manufacturers with specific job titles.
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Manufacturing Industry Quick Facts
There are 24,121 manufacturers in the United States. Of those:
- 83% are general manufacturers (20,008)
- 23% with job title owner (5,464)
- 21% with less than $500,00 sales volume (5,109)
- 20% have 1 to 4 employees (4,759)
- 12% are assembly and fabrication services (2,948)
How to Market Your Business to Manufacturers
Now that you’ve defined your audience, it’s time to think about the best ways to reach them. Think about common mediums they might use to read or hear your message. Click on the links to learn more about the most popular marketing channels to deliver your message:
Direct Mail
Deliver your message to manufacturers with a letter, postcard, brochure, or other mail piece.
Email Marketing
Send a creative message to your targeted manufacturers list. Let us design, deploy, and track your email.
Online Display Advertising
Place ads on websites your manufacturers or related industries frequently visit.
Search Engine Marketing
Increase your visibility to manufacturers on search engine results pages like Google™, Yahoo!®, and Bing™.
Social Media Advertising
Reach millions of manufacturers employees with an advertisement on Facebook™ or LinkedIn®.
DIY Prospecting
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Our Manufacturers Lists are Best for:
- Freight & Shipping Companies
- Shipping & Packing Supply Companies
- Wholesalers & Distributors
- Machinery & Tools
- Material Handling Equipment Seller
- Vending Suppliers
Most Popular Segment Selections Include:
- Non-Franchise
- Job Title
- Geography (ZIP Code, city, county, state, and more)
- Annual Sales
- Number of Employees
- Years in Business