I'm trying to figure out the best way to connect with an Apple sales representative. Does having a sales rep help with getting better pricing for small volume orders?
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If you don’t live near an Apple Store, just call their business line. They can set you up with a rep that way.
We usually handle our Apple purchases through a reseller like CDW, which helps us get the devices enrolled in our Apple Business Manager for MDM management. It simplifies the process a lot!
You can head to an Apple store and ask about setting up a Business or Enterprise account. They should be able to direct you to the right sales rep who can assist.
From my experience, Apple isn't really known for offering significant volume discounts. I once worked with a company that bought a large number of iPads, and they only got a $6 discount per unit. It's pretty underwhelming.
Yeah, I've found the same thing. Apple seems to stick to their pricing, especially with businesses. I've heard they might offer more for educational sectors, but I can't confirm that.
Still, $6 off for 100 iPads is something, so at least it’s better than nothing!
You won’t find much in terms of discounts, but they do offer auto-provisioning, which can save a ton of time during setup.
Absolutely! Auto-provisioning can streamline everything.
Plus, with AppleCare for enterprise, you get in-person support which is handy while traveling.
I've dealt with Apple representatives quite often as a long-time enterprise customer. The discounts often aren't great, even when ordering in bulk. Apple does assign a systems engineer, but it varies on how valuable they are. I had one great engineer who really understood everything. One major advantage is that orders go right into Apple Business Manager, which makes device management a lot smoother.
Exactly! It’s kind of quirky that your sales rep will likely be someone from the local store, but it can actually work out well.