Miko Wholesale is looking for new sales representatives to present its two newest product lines and its flagship, Pretty Plugs.
"We are looking for reps with a proven track record of high performance to call on adult stores with all our products, including the stainless steel Pretty Plugs, the dog and baby shirts," stated owner Jeff Gellman. "They were a huge success at the [ANE] show, people loved them, and we have been getting orders for them all week."
One of the new lines unveiled at ANE is Miko's new adult-themed Doggy Style Designs apparel-also known as Tanks With Tudes-which seems to be gaining in popularity among adult stores who are expanding their gift sections.
Debra Peterson, marketing director of Fairvilla Megastore in Florida, told AVN Novelty Business magazine the new line has done so well in its Key West location that the company plans to carry the line in its two other central Florida stores.
"First of all, Miko products work well for us," she stated. "Their products are clever and unique. They have well-made products, and the Doggy Style Designs fits right in with the character of our store, especially in Key West, where the environment is upbeat and gregarious. Not all pet stores will carry a dog shirt with a rainbow or X-rated slogan, but in our store, customers can usually find a human T-shirt to match one of Miko's doggy shirts as an up-sell."
Deborah Collier, sales director of Doggy Style Designs, agreed. "A lot of the adult- themed dog shirts will not be found in your local pet store," she explained. "Nearly 60 percent of all U.S. households include at least one pet ... and there are 67 million pet dogs in America. It makes all the more sense to capitalize on the opportunity by offering something a little different for adult-store customers. Some stores carry expressive human [T-shirts] for naughty adults, why not for dogs, too?"
Gellman also said that Miko is looking for sales reps who already have a territory in North America or overseas. "They should already have accounts that they can call on and not have any competing products," he said. "This can either be a full-time or part-time job. Travel would depend on the sales rep's territory. We are only looking for reps that frequently go to the actual stores and don't just sit by a phone and wait for orders, expecting a commission."
Those who are interested in working in sales for Miko Wholesales should call Jeff Gellman at (800) 421-6646 or send e-mail to [email protected].
