Davao City-based mobile phone distributor and retailer 8Telcom, Inc. is targeting to establish four more branches in the city to cater to the fast growing market of smart-phone users.
“Two of these will be set up in two upcoming malls in the northern part of the city,” 8Telcom general manager for retail department Jeffrey G. Lao told reporters in an interview.
The 15-year-year old company has a total of 16 branches, of which 10 are in Davao City and the rest are in Cagayan de Oro City, Tagum City, and Butuan City.
At present, 8Telcom’s largest concept shop is located at SM Lanang Premier in Davao City.
Lao said the sophistication of the Davao City market prompted the firm to boost its expansion plan this year. “Everyone is going to smart phones ranging from mid-level to high-end phone models,” he said.
8Telcom offers different brands of high-end smart phones like Samsung, Apple, LG, Sony, ASUS, and Huawei to ensure quality to customers.
“We continue to develop our services to offer the best experience to our clients,” Lao said.
In addition, 8Telcom will be also investing in more promotional activities for Samsung this year as its partner. “Together with Samsung, we’re planning to hold consumer parties by the end of the year,” Lao said.
Lao said sales of Samsung smarts phone continue to rise in Mindanao despite the entry of new brands.
“We’re targeting to grow our Samsung business by 30 percent this year,” he said.
Last Tuesday, 8Telcom conducted an employee appreciation night at Club Echelon at The Peak of Gaisano Mall of Davao to recognize top performing sales teams.
The firm started its operation in 2000 in a small stall in San Pedro Street in Davao City with only three personnel. It started retailing phones in 2002 when it established its first retail store at Victoria Mall.
At present, 8Telcom employs a total of 150 people. Cheneen R. Capon
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