In order to participate in Rain Bird Rewards at the Select
Contractor level, the following requirements must be met
and maintained:
Purchase at least $25,000 (U.S.) in Rain Bird products annually.*
Use a minimum of 80% Rain Bird products in all installations.
Be an IA Certified Irrigation Contractor (an equivalent may be accepted – please contact your Rain Bird sales representative).
Attend the Select Contractor Business Conference or
a Select Contractor regional meeting at least once every
three years.
Be a member of one or more professional irrigation organizations.
Permit Rain Bird personnel to visit sites where work is in progress or has been recently completed.
Have sponsorship from your Rain Bird sales representative.
Abide by the Select Contractor Code of Professional Responsibility.
* This requirement is waived for 100%
Select Contractor members.
100% Select Contractor
By
exclusively purchasing and installing Rain Bird products,
you are instantly eligible to receive 100% Select Contractor
status. 100% Select Contractors earn additional points
on every qualifying base purchase. For further details
regarding 100% Select Contractor requirements, please contact
your
Rain Bird sales representative or call the Rain Bird Rewards
Program Office toll-free at 1-888-370-1814..
Select Contractor Code of Professional Responsibility
In order to achieve and safeguard the highest standards of professionalism, every Select Contractor agrees to adhere to the following requirements:
Treat each customer with respect.
Conduct all business dealings in an ethical and legal manner.
Meet state and local licensing and insurance requirements.
Maintain current accounts with your authorized Rain Bird distributors.
Respond to job leads and service calls within 24-48 hours.
Be on time for sales calls and site inspections.
Provide each customer with a comprehensive proposal
that includes the work to
be done and the
time required to complete the project.
Design premium quality systems and install professional grade products in accordance with industry standards and applicable codes.
Explain completed work to the customer.
Leave job sites in the best condition possible.
Ensure that crew members and company vehicles present a consistent and professional image.
Take advantage of opportunities for professional and educational development.
Exclusive Benefits for Select Contractors
At Rain Bird we want to help you grow your business. With
the Contractor Referral Program, we use our resources and
technology to send you qualified job leads. As a Select
Contractor, you are eligible to receive – at your discretion – qualified job referrals for residential and commercial projects that range from repairs to installations. There are no fees, and whether you take the job is entirely up to you.
New in 2005 is the Rain Bird Homeowner Financing Program.
Rain Bird and Wells Fargo Financial Retail Credit have
entered into a working relationship to develop this exclusive
program for Select Contractor members. Select Contractors
can use this tool to help generate new business and to
get an edge in closing deals. Program benefits include
simple enrollment, easy application processing, rapid credit
decisions, generous consumer credit limits, quick funding
and more. Contact the Rain Bird Rewards Program Office
for more information.
In addition, only Select Contractor members are eligible
to attend the Select Contractor Business Conference. Whether
in Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean or some other exotic
location, this conference offers exclusive seminars, group
activities,
and much more. Everyone who attends the conference leaves
with new contacts, ideas, and experiences.
Select Contractor Eligibility