Pros and cons of using independent sales reps
Independent sales reps are an extremely important factor for any manufacturer who wants to sell products to retailers. They can boost your business an amazing amount, but how do you know if manufacturer’s reps are the right thing for you? You’ll have to examine your business and determine your goals. First of all, it’s important […]
5 reasons reps turn lines down
Hi, Tom Metsa your friendly 1099 rep expert here: Many companies have attempted at one time or another to hire a “full commission”, “1099”, or “independent rep”. This could be an individual, an agency, a distributor, reseller, etc. Regardless of their structure, there are 5 major reasons why these folks chose to not take on […]
How do I approach or contact the Independent Rep?
Recruiting a new rep is similar to bringing on a new client, there are a lot of similarities. Some companies view that the rep should feel fortunate that they are reaching out or talking with them. Yet reps are approached every day by all sorts of different companies. Good reps can pick and choose their […]
What sort of companies can benefit from independent reps
The Independent Rep industry continues to grow along all business segments and is expected to hit new highs in the next 3-5 years. Many companies have heard of Independent Rep/Full commission reps yet are not sure if they would be a good fit for their organization. The key to a good Independent Rep or Rep […]
What Should I look for in an Independent Rep or Rep Agency?
A question which comes up in many conversations is what should I look for in an independent rep or Rep agency? The most common misconception is that the rep should have solid experience or be carrying another line within my category of product or service. The reason this is a misconception is that if the […]
What is an Independent Sales Rep? Will they be a good fit for me?
I get asked about many issues which come up when a company is considering adding Independent Sales Reps to their organization: Where to I find them? Are they a good fit for my business? What should I look for in a rep? How long before I am seeing sales? Do I need a rep agreement? […]
What is a fair commission to be paid to independent sales reps?
One of the most popular questions we receive as “what is a fair commission to pay an independent sales rep?” In this post I will present a guideline that you can use to come up with a fair rate, regardless of the industry or market. You will have to make some assumptions; the steps below […]
What is an independent sales representative?
An independent sales representative is the same as a manufacturer’s rep. The term “manufacturer’s rep” is essentially an older version of the term dating from the time when manufacturers were a much larger portion of the marketplace. The term “independent sales rep” has broader application as it applies to sales reps who represent many kinds […]
How are manufacturers representatives typically paid?
How do sales reps get paid? Manufacturers’ representatives, and all independent sales reps, get paid a commission for the sales they make in their area. The commission is based on the commission rate in their written Sales Representative Agreement with the manufacturer. Reps are paid only after the sale is made. Since the manufacturer rep […]
What are the advantages of selling with manufacturers’ representatives?
RepHunter’s top 12 advantages of selling your products using manufacturers representatives: Sale of one product can “trigger” sales of complementary products. Multiple-line selling creates a synergistic sales opportunity. With a broader, better defined customer base and with more complete coverage, sales reps can get companies deeper market penetration and increased sales in the least amount […]