STIHL EDGE


Sharpen your edge over the competition with the most advanced showroom sales tool on the planet. Combining engaging in-store advertising with immersive digital sales content, STIHL EDGE brings STIHL’s commitment to unprecedented quality and innovation to the showroom floor.

System Overview

A cutting-EDGE showroom experience for customers, retailers, and distributors alike.
Customers
  • Digital touchscreen catalog assists customers at start of sales process or in absence of available sales staff
  • Dynamic presentation augments showroom experience – adding missing/underrepresented products, spec sheets, how-to-videos, attachments, etc.
  • Entertaining and engaging video advertising contributes to shorter perceived wait times
Retailers
  • Hyper-localized digital content allows for more effective in-store branding and promotion
  • Hip-to-hip sales tool enables every salesperson to deliver knowledgeable, professional sales pitch regardless of experience or product familiarity
  • Ongoing training tool – especially useful for new product releases and less experienced staff
Distributors
  • Customer data capture – contact info, popular products, shopping tendencies, and more
  • Automatic updates assure that latest promotions and marketing campaigns will always be advertised as soon as they start
  • Guaranteed confluence and compliance – all stakeholders are represented on single platform with minimal effort and investment

Features

Interactive Catalog

Inform and engage customers with an extensive interactive product catalog---including features, spec sheets, how-to-videos, and more

Ad Library

Showcase products with a rich catalog of attention-grabbing STIHL ads designed specifically for the EDGE

Automatic Updates

Nightly updates guarantee that all system content is current and up to date

Data Collection

Find out who your customers are, what they’re interested in, and how they shop

EDGEnet

Upload local content and shape marketing campaigns in minutes with powerful content management software

System Support

Never worry about system upkeep thanks to comprehensive monitoring and support included with STIHL EDGE

Pricing

For more information, please contact your Branch/Distributor Sales Representative.

Hardware

To maximize performance and minimize costs, STIHL EDGE is committed to offering commercial-grade hardware at cost. Work with a sales representative to pick out the size and quantity of hardware that’s the best fit for your store AND your budget!

Subscription

To assure optimal system functionality, STIHL EDGE is accompanied by a small monthly subscription fee per location. This charge provides access to the full suite of digital content and features, and ensures ongoing system support and maintenance over the life of the relationship.

Installation

Your choice of installation support ensures that STIHL EDGE is properly set up and connected to the network. A detailed set-up guide and phone support are included for easy, plug-and-play installation free of charge, or select a professional service option for no-effort installation at a small fee.

FAQ

VS Networks is a third-party digital marketing firm with years of expertise in the farm and outdoor power equipment industry. The STHIL EDGE platform was originally designed and pilot tested by VS Networks, and in our current partnership with STIHL we are responsible for providing all EDGE-related set-up, maintenance, and support services needed by system subscribers.

VS Networks offers a variety of custom setup options to match the unique needs of any dealer. Available mounting options include wall mounts, counter stands, and STIHL rack fixtures. VS Networks works with dealers to determine optimal hardware, placement, and mounts so that the system can operate at peak effectiveness in any showroom, regardless of layout or size.

First, after discussing set-up options, each location will be provided with a detailed installation plan – including hardware, mountings, and placement – for approval. Upon approval all hardware will ship and installation will be scheduled. Dealers are given the option of conducting a VS Networks-supported self-install or hiring a 3rd-party to install the system for a small fee. Following installation, VS Networks will conduct a comprehensive system training session (lasting approximately one hour).

Yes. STIHL EDGE utilizes your existing Internet connection, but is designed to minimize any impact on speed or functionality during business hours.

Yes. STIHL EDGE was designed to be a sales tool for your dealership and guarantee marketing messages are being delivered. Displays are controlled through our network to ensure the correct content is running as desired.

Contact VS Networks at (800) 584-4653 or vs-support@spectrio.com