Distributors

eviivo frontdesk allows for Distributors to be established who distribute your products through their channels in return for a percentage of the total booking value, the distribution fee. If you 'Opt-in' to a Distributor, they will be paid a pre-determined fee for distributing your products to a wider audience. Deciding to 'Opt-out' of Distributor's channel will prevent them from distributing your products to their customers. Within the Distributors section you can:

• Establish your maximum acceptable fee to be paid to Distributors

• Change your Opt-In status - Opt-In and Opt-Out.

Set Distribution Fee

1. Click on the Marketing tab.

2. Click on Distributors from the left hand menu then click on Distributor Fee Details.

3. Read the information provided on Distribution Fees.

4. Click on the Calendar icons to enter an Effective Date as the date on which you agree to start paying the distribution fee.

5. Enter the Distributor Fee percentage figure.  

6. Click on the " Save" button.

Opt-In Status

By clicking on Auto Opt-in from the left hand menu, you will be presented with a list of Distributors for whom your status has been automatically set as Opt-in. These are Distributors who:

• Have agreed to use the standard Distributor Terms and Conditions

• Have Target Market Attributes that match with at least one of those selected under your Account Details>General Settings in Manage.

• Have chosen Industry Classification/s that match at least one of those selected under Account Details>General Settings in Manage.

• Have a required Distribution Fee that is equal to or less than the Distribution Fee you have set.

Be sure to assign a price type, e.g. Best Available to the Distributor.

You may choose to opt out of any of these Auto Opt-in Distributors. See Opt-Out of Distributor below.

By clicking on Opt-in - Accept Fee from the Action menu, you will be presented with a list of Distributors who match the above criteria EXCEPT they require a Distribution Fee higher than the one you have specified. You may choose to Opt-In to one of these Distributors by accepting the higher Distribution Fee. See also Opt-In to a Distributor below.

By clicking on Opt-in - Accept T&C from the Action menu, you will be presented with a list of Distributors who have their own specific Distributor Terms and Conditions, which you must accept in order to opt-in.  See also Opt-In to a Distributor below. It is important to note that these specific Terms and Conditions may include a higher Distribution Fee.

Opt In to a Distributor

1. Click on the Marketing tab

2. Click Distributors in the left hand menu.

3. Click Auto Opt-in, Manual Opt-in - Accept Fee or Manual Opt-in - Accept T&C to find the distribution channel you would like to opt in to.

4. If the required Distributor appears under Auto Opt-in, or Manual Opt-in - Accept Fee:

5. 1. Click on the Opt in option next to the required Distributor.

   2. Select your preferred payment option

   3. Select a Rate Type (usually Best Available Rate, but you can opt in with a different Rate Type) to be applied to the products sold via this Distributor by selecting from the drop-down list.
      
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If the required Distributor appears under Manual Opt-in - Agree T&C:  

1. 1. Click the "View Distributor Terms and Conditions" link next to the required Distributor.

   2. Read the Agreement, taking particular note of the Distributor Fee specified. If you accept the Agreement, click I accept the terms and conditions.

   3. Click on the "OK" button. The Opt in Status will now show 'In'.

   4. Select your preferred payment option

   5. Select the Rate Type (usually Best Available Rate, but you can opt in with a different Rate Type) to be applied to the products sold via this Distributor by selecting from the drop-down list.

   6. Click on the " Save" button.

Opt Out of a Distributor

If you opt out of a Distributor, the status will remain as Opt out regardless of any changes required by the Distributor. You will have to manually opt in to the Distributor in the future should you wish your inventory to be distributed through the channel again.

1. In Marketing, click on Distributors from the left hand menu.

2. Find the required Distributor under "Auto Opt-in", "Manual Opt-in - Accept Fee" or "Manual Opt-in  - Accept T&C".

3. Click on the Opt in option next to the required Distributor.

4. Click on the " Save" button.