The PlaceMakers Joint Venture franchise enables commercially savvy individuals to go into business with New Zealand's largest building materials manufacturer and distributor, Fletcher Building.
It's a business model that offers the right kinds of people an exciting business ownership and leadership opportunity.
PlaceMakers is a building materials distribution business serving the building trade and serious DIYers. Most of our stores are co-owned by a Joint Venture Operator and Fletcher Distribution Limited – combining the strength and buying power of one of New Zealand's largest building merchant chains with the energy, commitment, ambition and leadership skills of an astute local business person.
Customers get the personal attention from a local business – with the cost savings, product range and service that a national operation provides.
The customer mix varies from store to store, but typically 75-95% of revenue comes from trade and DIY account customers – meaning the long-term relationship building, sales and customer service skills of our Joint Venture Operators are absolutely critical to success.
Because total earning potential is directly driven by business performance, the PlaceMakers Joint Venture model provides our Joint Venture Operators with the necessary incentive to manage and grow the business. But more than anything, being a successful Joint Venture Operator is about managing and developing relationships with customers, staff and suppliers.
Our Operators enjoy support from Fletcher Distribution Limited in numerous areas including marketing, brand development, merchandising and promotions, supplier negotiation, product ranging, store layouts, finance and reporting, taxation, legal, human resources and employment relations, health and safety, staff training, IT and business systems support.
Here is the profile of an ideal candidate for this unique business opportunity.
You might also like to meet a few people who've made a great success out of their PlaceMakers stores, and find out how they did it.
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