--- title: How to Activate your Dealer Network description: Discover how to activate your dealer network with Bullseye's Dealer Activation Framework, enhancing engagement and driving sales for your brand. image: https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/Visual_of_activated_dealer_cycle.png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/how-to-activate-your-dealer-network#main-content) [![Go to Bullseye Homepage](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/bullseye-logo-1.png)](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/) [Why Bullseye?](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/why-bullseye) Product How we grow your sales [![Location Search](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/BetterResults@2x-25x25.png) **Location Search** Help customers find the right place to buy your product](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/features-better-results) [![SEO Local Pages](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/ImproveCustomerExperience@2x-25x25.png) **SEO Local Pages** Generate highly qualified local search traffic](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/features-improve-customer-experience) [![Lead Capture](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/SupportDealers@2x-25x25.png) **Lead Capture** Build dealer loyalty with qualified leads ready to buy your products](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/features-support-dealers) [![Events and Promotions](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/TargetEventsandPromotions@2x-25x25.png) **Events and Promotions** Drive in-store traffic with local marketing](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/features-target-events-and-promotions) [![Reporting and Analytics](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/customizable-report-builder@2x-25x25.png) **Reporting and Analytics** Get meaningful data to inform marketing decisions](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/reporting-and-analytics) [![Integrations](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/integrations@2x-25x25.png) **Integrations** Connect your CRM, CMS, or other applications](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/integrations) Industries [![Manufacturing](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/industries-manufacturing-thumbnail1x.png) Manufacturing](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/manufacturing) [![Building Materials](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/industries-buildingmaterials-thumbnail1x.png) Building Materials](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/building-materials) [![Retail](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/industries-retail-thumbnail1x.png) Retail](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/retail) [![Healthcare](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/industries-healthcare-thunbnail1x.png) Healthcare](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/healthcare) [![Insurance](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hubfs/nav-icons/industries-insurance-thumbnail1x.png) Insurance](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/insurance) Resources How to get the most from Bullseye [**Knowledge Base** User guides to get Bullseye up and running quickly](https://kb.bullseyelocations.com/) [**API Documentation** Technical documentation for leveraging the Bullseye API](https://api.bullseyelocations.com/) [**Blog** Location marketing strategies, checklists, and best practices](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/blog) [**Video Guides** Step-by-step video walkthroughs to follow along with](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/video-guides) [**Case Studies** Explore Bullseye’s breadth of custom client solutions](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/casestudies) [**Custom Locators** Let Bullseye build the perfect locator for your needs](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/custom-locators) [Enterprise](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/enterprise) [Partners](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/partners/join-bullseye) [Pricing](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/pricing) [Login](https://app.bullseyelocations.com/) [Get a Free Trial](https://www.bullseyelocations.com/register/trialsignup?type=find) # How to Activate your Dealer Network [Bullseye Guides](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/tag/bullseye-guides) By [Bullseye Locations](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/author/bullseye-locations) ![](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Visual_of_activated_dealer_cycle.png?width=880&length=880&name=Visual_of_activated_dealer_cycle.png) Most manufacturers invest significant time and money recruiting new dealers. But one area that's often overlooked is activating the dealers they already have. A dealer network isn't valuable simply because it's large, it's valuable when dealers are engaged, represent your brand well, respond quickly to customer inquiries, and provide customers with the information they need to make a buying decision. Activating your dealer network isn't about adding more dealers. It's about helping your existing dealers become more effective sales partners. At Bullseye, we've found that the most successful dealer networks follow a common pattern. We call it the **Dealer Activation Framework.** ## **The Dealer Activation Framework** ### **1. Prepare** **Build a strong foundation through dealer onboarding.** Dealer activation begins long before the first customer submits a lead. Dealers need to understand not only how to use your dealer locator, but why it's an important part of your customer experience. A structured onboarding program helps dealers learn how to manage leads, keep their information up to date, and understand how participating in your dealer locator can help grow their business. Bullseye's onboarding services help manufacturers introduce dealers to the platform, establish best practices, and create a strong foundation for long-term engagement. ![Visual_of_Prepare_](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Visual_of_Prepare_.png?width=600&height=400&name=Visual_of_Prepare_.png) ### **2. Enable** **Make it easy for dealers to receive and manage leads. ** Generating leads is only half the battle. Dealers are much more likely to follow up promptly when receiving and managing leads fits naturally into the way they already work. For some dealers, that means receiving detailed lead notifications by email with direct access to lead information. For others, it means delivering leads directly into their CRM, such as Builder Prime, so they can manage opportunities without switching between systems. Bullseye supports both approaches, giving manufacturers the flexibility to deliver leads in the way that's most convenient for their dealer network. By removing unnecessary friction from the process, manufacturers can encourage faster follow-up and create a better experience for potential customers. ![Visual_of_Enable](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Visual_of_Enable.png?width=600&height=400&name=Visual_of_Enable.png) ### **3. Support** **Keep regional sales reps involved behind the scenes.** Dealer activation shouldn't end once a lead has been assigned. Regional sales reps often have the strongest relationships with their dealers and can play an important role in helping them succeed. Bullseye allows manufacturers to assign regional sales reps to individual dealers or territories, giving them visibility into lead activity behind the scenes. This enables reps to coach dealers, answer questions, encourage timely follow-up, and provide support when it's needed most. Instead of simply sending leads and hoping for the best, manufacturers create a collaborative process that helps dealers stay engaged and perform at a higher level. ![Visual_of_Support](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Visual_of_Support.png?width=600&height=400&name=Visual_of_Support.png) ### **4. Develop** **Continuously improve dealer participation and profile quality.** Dealer activation is an ongoing process. As your business evolves, your dealer profiles should evolve with it. Bullseye's Recommended Actions allow manufacturers to configure the information they want dealers to provide—from store hours and product availability to certifications, photos, services, and other profile content. Dealers receive clear guidance on what needs attention, making it easy to improve their profiles over time. These continuous improvements create a better customer experience, strengthen your brand, and can improve local search visibility for your dealer network. ![Visual_of_Develop](https://blog.bullseyelocations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Visual_of_Develop.png?width=600&height=400&name=Visual_of_Develop.png) ## **Bringing It All Together** The most effective dealer networks don't become successful by accident. They succeed because manufacturers invest in preparing, connecting, supporting, and continuously developing their dealers. The Dealer Activation Framework helps manufacturers transform their dealer locator from a simple search tool into a platform that strengthens dealer engagement, improves lead management, and creates a better buying experience for customers. **A dealer locator helps customers find dealers. An activated dealer network helps dealers sell more products—and helps manufacturers grow their business.** **[Contact us](https://d5bqzv04.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/ZX+113/d5bQZv04/VX0vbx77mJVcW6-6ym97h828dW7nzmJr5RVjn_N3_3-GH5nXHCW50kH_H6lZ3kvW29cRn16-XFfcW8k8JD714QrJwW40fhKf4M1VrpV4BPKt7c4ds-W2mJW_Q5nvpmTW5khZ3X3FvjGWN8T6nX1P9CsLW2MprSB5Bj6qQW1m_RB-5KHwMTW2wNNdN5-glMRW1N_Zbt3rTchjW98blQf7gDznSVyYXQY4xrwV0N35kdS31KYJNW8-55rg4_F3BtW7j2ZXW70SYNsW5YWQrq6WTg2bW5vR09B2tQBmxW4sbg5K5kP0kwW24W8F93T9V9HW563SLR42SZdxW9c8yx_3vVv8hW8c9Jss7gv5SMW69-2nt7z2qWTW5mQdC84prhsRW6d1fzb3-WhB1W91SmRQ8d5nGkMMjBD082NGdW32jVfB98NwPWW4dTX0-1C8tW7W44WTf95466FMW1dcPRG2g_WcTdM58CM04)** to learn how Bullseye can help your dealers perform better. 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