Company Information
Who are Viking
Who are Viking
Viking is a global company, established in 1960 and now present in over 11 countries worldwide.
Viking employs over 1300 people in the UK, we have built our success by selling great products at great prices whilst offering customer service that is regarded the best in our industry. Our UK headquarters are in Leicester, with additional premises Ashton.
No one in the UK sells more office products to more customers than Viking.OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
Everyday we do business always keeping in mind our following key objectives...
Integrity
We earn the trust and confidence of associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders by being open, honest and truthful in all that we do.
It's doing things right - and doing the right thingInnovation
With a culture of creativity and a thirst for intelligent risk-taking, we aspire to do what has never been done. It's about creating new ideas, and new products and services, for our customers to use in their work and in their life.
Inclusion
We approach all opportunities and challenges by respecting the diverse thoughts, beliefs, backgrounds, cultures and energies of all associates, customers and suppliers. It includes traditional definitions of race, ethnicity and gender. It also speaks more broadly to thought processes, to customer segments and to markets.
Customer Focus
We fuel our customers' dreams by anticipating and listening to their needs and passionately delivering on our promises. Failure is not an option.
It means coming up with solutions That make our customers' businesses successful and their lives easier. It's about all the possibilities.Accountability
If you say that you're going to do it, then do it. And if you do not do what you say you're going to do, expect to be held accountable for that.
We hope you enjoy your shopping experience with Viking and look forward to working with you.Why buy from Viking
Why buy from Viking
Vast Range
Thousands of products online, Viking can accommodate your every stationery need... from pens, paper, office machines and ink cartridges through to warehouse and janitorial supplies.
Number One for Office Supplies
Why shop anywhere else for your office supplies when our promise to you is "great value and unbeatable service" you can count on us as your No1 provider of office supplies.
Experience
We have over 20 years experience of supporting businesses just like yours. You'll always be able to buy your office supplies with smooth, assured efficiency.
Fast, Free Delivery
With our super-reliable, fast and free delivery on all orders over â¬75 (excl. VAT) you'll receive your products quickly - without the time and effort of visiting a shop!
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Your complete satisfaction is vital to our business. So if youe not 100% satisfied, call us within 30 days and wel come and collect your order absolutely free of charge.
Free Installation of you Office Furniture
This highly convenient, absolutely free pro-fit service is exclusive to Viking wherever you see the pro-fit logo. Terms and conditions apply.
Quality Products
Everything you buy is guaranteed against manufacturing faults and defects for one year.
No Quibble Returns
What's more...for a small extra charge you get a 12 month no quibble returns policy with no questions asked.
Viking Affiliate Program
Viking Affiliate Program
Why join the Viking program
We offer access to thousands of products at low prices exclusive website offers and deals, and access to our end-of-line clearance centre.
The scheme is absolutely FREE to join and you'll earn commission on sales generated from your site.
We are offering a commission rate of up to 10% on all sales you generate with a 30 day cookie period.
Earn Great Commissions with Real Time Tracking.Commission Structure in the United Kingdom
Viking offers the following standard commission to all affiliates:
0 - £999 of net sales within a calendar month = 4% commission
£1000 - £2999 of net sales within a calendar month = 5% commission
£3000+ of net sales within a calendar month = 7% commission
The cookie duration on the Viking program is 30 days.
Please note selected products have a different commission percentage due to the low profit margin associated with them.
Please see the bottom of the T&C's for full details of the associated products.Commission Structure in Republic of Ireland
Viking offers the following standard commission to all affiliates:
0 - €299 of net sales within a calendar month = 5% commission
€300 - €999 of net sales within a calendar month = 7% commission
€1000 - €2999 of net sales within a calendar month = 8% commission
€3000+ of net sales within a calendar month = 10% commission
The cookie duration on the Viking program is 30 days.
Please note selected products have a different commission percentage due to the low profit margin associated with them.
Please see the bottom of the T&C's for full details of the associated products.Special Offers & Promotion
We offer a dazzling choice of price reductions, FREE offers and BOGOFs to encourage conversion of your referred traffic to customer sales.
Did you know we sell?
Despite being renowned for being the biggest and best stationery suppliers world wide offering a great range of every day office essentials, we are able to also offer the following:
Ink and toner supplies
Printers
Fashion Stationery
Workwear & PPE
Games consoles, games & accessories
LCD, LED & Plasma televisions
Laptops, PC's & Tablets
Computer and laptop accessories
Digital Cameras and Camcorders
DVD box sets
Apple products including iPads and iPods
To name just a few.Great value & Unbeatable offers
We offer great value and unbeatable service with huge UK call centres to help customers out with any after sales service. The Viking brand is easily recognised and trusted by both Business and consumer customers seeking Office Supplies, Technology and Consumables online.
Why should you choose Viking?
We are the UK and Irelands favourite and best-known office supplies company with the widest brand recognition and a dominant market share in the office supplies market. Businesses know and trust us, and will shop online with us - it's almost guaranteed traffic and revenue for any affiliate promoting our programme! We have a quality regularly updated product feed, a wide range of banners and regular competitions and promotions all to help you promote Viking.
Specific terms that affiliates must agree to before signing up with Viking's programme
1) Affiliates agree not to use the links to the Viking website set up under the programme for the intention and purpose of purchasing their own office supplies.
2) Definitions: - Sales. These are net sales (i.e. gross sales less VAT, credit rejections and returned goods).
- New customer is a customer that is brand new to Viking and has not been merged into an existing customer account.
- Commission is the percentage amount paid on salesViking PPC Restrictions
No Brand Bidding. Brand bidding on this program is prohibited and any affiliates found to be doing so will be removed from the program. Any commission made on these sales will not be paid by the merchant.
Viking would like to inform its affiliates that it is restricting affiliates bidding on brand terms on all search engines. This includes any terms Viking, viking at home, vikingdirect, viking office supplies, vikingathome, viking including all misspellings.
Affiliates are prohibited from using Brand with Generic Terms such as (but not limited to) Viking vouchers, Viking codes, Viking discounts, Viking Cashback etc...
The term 'Brand Keywords' includes variations and misspells and typo's of the brand (i.e. fiking). Affiliates are not permitted to bid on Viking keyword terms or any variation or misspelling as all variations are considered as 'Brand terms' and Summit Media have the authority to withdraw all commissions earned in this manner if affiliates are found to be 'Brand-bidding'Use Of Exclusive Voucher Codes
We also offer a voucher facility where we discount products via distribution of vouchers codes. We will pay out commissions only to the affiliates that have been given the authority to distribute voucher codes on our behalf.
Voucher codes can not be redeemed in conjunction with any other offer or incentive.
Please note that vouchers can not be redeemed against certain products. Please visit the Voucher Terms & Conditions for more informationDisplay URLs
It is important to note that affiliates must not use the display URL of http://www.viking-direct.co.uk, http://www.vikingathome.co.uk, www.viking.com, www.vikingdirect.ie including any variation of the above eg w.viking-direct.co.uk, ww.viking-direct.co.uk,etc. Any affiliate using this display URL may be removed from the programme. Affiliates may not use trademarks term as a subdomain in their URL e.g. www. Viking.AffiliateSite.com Affiliates must use their own website which can include trademarks in the sub folders of the display URL e.g. www.AffiliateSite.com/ Viking.
Products that are excluded from our commission program
Postage stamps
Gift vouchers
Affiliates will not be paid commission for promoting these due to low margins.Products with commission structure outside of the standard Viking program
Apple products 2%
Televisions 2%So...Where do you get started
You can sign up to the Viking affiliate program through Affiliate Window or Tradedoubler.
Once accepted onto the program you can download the product feed, banners and promotions from the network interfaces. You can then start earning great commissions on successful referals!Company Details
Company Details
Registered IE Business Address
Viking Direct (Ireland) Ltd,
Unit 35 Rosemount Business Park,
Ballycoolin
Dublin 11
Registration number: 243136