Business Partners
A network of certified partners delivers Steelmans’ Steel Enterprise Management Systems™ (SEMS™) products across the globe. Each partner has been selected because they share our commitment to excellence in service, implementation, training and support. Experts in the fields of Metal – manufacturing, logistics, material handling, warehousing and distribution, they understand that every service center is different. They offer local, personal service and support to make sure that you receive the Steelman solution that meets your unique needs.
Partner Programs
Steelman offers different partner programs: Affiliate, Silver and Gold.
Metal Experience You Can Count On
Steelman Software is transmitting a clear message – it’s more technically sophisticated than the normal third party, supports a variety of accounting applications. Its systems are designed for metal services center operations. Encompassing the metal specific tools they need to do business.
Founded in 1994, the Toronto-based company specializes in Web-deployed ERP software for metal companies.
Although the company has a more complex technology than many ISVs, resellers are not required to have highly technical backgrounds. But it helps. Successul VARs will have resources with backgrounds in metals warehousing, prossessing and distribution. Their sales engineers help customers streamline business processes and map software fuctions to the new process.
Find Balance in Your Business
Why Partner with Steelman? Represent competitive, all-encompassing product solutions and participate in comprehensive partner programs. With reliable products and great technological vision, Steelman also offers you dedication to customer satisfaction, innovative marketing programs, expert pre-sales assistance, and award-winning support services.
Partner Resources – From support services to training to marketing and sales assistance and conferences and events we’re committed to assisting you build your partnership
Read more about the program and then contact us about becoming a Steelman SEMS™ business partner in one of these ways:
Call 416-495-6939 x222
Current Global Partners
- ICOS a.s Kosice SK
- Kingdee International Software Group Company Limited – China
- Avance Solutions Inegraies S.C. – Mexico
- SteelGroup.Co.In – Mumbai India
- Boutique System EOH Pty Ltd – Scarborough Australia
AFFILIATE
OVERVIEW
Your customer or prospect is looking for a Metal specific solution in combination with other products or services that you sell. Alternately, once in a while you uncover an opportunity for SEMS and would like to earn revenue for passing that opportunity on as a lead.
BENEFITS
- Partner with Steelman Software Solutions Inc. to close that deal!
- Profit from passing the leads without any further commitment
- Network in your local community to pass leads.
FEATURES
- Up to 10% commission on software.
- Support from a Steelman SEMS™ certified sales professional.
- Prospect recognition and qualification collateral.
- Prospect registration.
REQUIREMENTS
- NONE
SILVER LEVEL PARTNERSHIP
OVERVIEW
You see an opportunity to augment your existing products and services portfolio with a value added complementary solution. There is a substantial revenue opportunity in selling SEMS™ to both prospective and current customers and you have chosen to work with Steelman Software Solutions Inc. because you recognize that it has the best products and partner programs in the Metal industry.
BENEFITS
- Increase revenue per customer.
- Differentiation from your local competition.
- Partnership with the best product in the business.
- Assistance at all levels in the sales and implementation process.
FEATURES
- Up to full margin on software sales on SEMS™ Professional version
- Steelman SEMS™ logo usage rights.
- Channel manager assignment.
- Pre-sales support from product specialists.
- Access to inside sales for customer web demonstrations.
- Access to the Steelman support site
- Single supply of Steelman SEMS™ literature.
- One pass to certification classes.
- Prospect registration.
REQUIREMENTS
- Cumulative $150,000 SEMS™ revenue.
- Minimum annual revenue to renew membership.
- Partnership fee, re-entry fee or renewal fees.
GOLD LEVEL PARTNERSHIP
OVERVIEW
Reserved for only top performing partners, the Gold partnership provides the environment to help grow a profitable Steelman SEMS™ franchise at the core of your business.
BENEFITS
- Strategic and local partnerships with access to more opportunities.
- Limited territorial competition (with encouraged collaboration).
- When needed, back-up of full-scale support.
FEATURES
A customized program that may include many of the following:
- Up to Full margin on software sales on SEMS™ Professional version and Enterprise Edition
- Margin on Steelman Software Solutions Inc. professional services.
- Sales / revenue opportunity with lower level partners.
- Provide profitable contract services to Silver and Affiliate partners.
- Direct priority leads from Steelman Software Solutions Inc. corporate marketing
- Customized joint-annual marketing plan.
- Channel manger assignment.
- Pre-sales support from product specialists.
- Access to inside sales for customer web demonstrations.
- Co-op marketing funds.
- Steelman SEMS™ logo usage rights.
- Placement on the Steelman websites.
- Four supplies of Steelman SEMS™ literature.
- Two annual passes to certification classes
- Prospect registration
REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of one year is a silver level partner.
- $250,000 SEMS™ in prior year.
- Completion / maintenance of professional services certifications.
- Dedicated full-time sales professional.
- Approved business plan that includes collaboration with lower level partners.
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As a vertical ERP for Steel SEMS deploys quickly and configures easily whether greenfield, brown field or even an international joint venture.
