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Dinak Chimney Systems

Dinak Chimney Systems are looking for experienced sales professional with a background in chimney and flue sales. If you have…

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Tecon Formwork UK Ltd

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Ezobord UK Ltd.

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Intelect Lighting Ltd

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Fusion Coatings LTD

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Eskuta Limited

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Energy Solutions Alliance

Energy Solutions Alliance (ESA) is a collaboration between three successful companies (Absolute Solar and Wind Ltd, Watts Matter LLC, and…

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LIGHTMAN LEDS SL

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Squideo Ltd

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Envo Energy Solutions

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79 North Ltd

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Counting King Ltd

Counting King have a great opportunity for sales agents with B2B experience and contacts. Get 20% commission recurring on introductions…

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Counting King Limited

At Counting King, we’ve meticulously crafted a self-service foreign exchange portal, empowering our customers to effortlessly manage their accounts and…

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Varenycia Manufacture

Established 13 years, Varenycia Manufacture has been driving the Ukrainian furniture market. Now we have our sights set on conquering…

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Powerflow Limited

BG Products, founded in 1971, are a world leader in automotive chemistry. Our products are held in the very highest…

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HR Dept Wimbledon & New Malden

If UK SMEs have employees, they also have HR needs. Unfortunately, most SMEs have neither the cash flow nor the…

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Estanda

Fundiciones del Estanda is a Basque Steel foundry specialising in the design and manufacture of high-performance steel castings for the…

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Parenting Soundly

Parenting Soundly has online parenting courses for working mothers. Our goal is to support modern day, professional parents through their…

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exceed £100,000 in commission

Cloud PC Ltd

Cloud PC is a virtual desktop accessed through the cloud, rather than a physical device like a laptop. It was…

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Cometel Recycling Solutions

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Frank eXchange Limited

Frank eXchange, founded in 2012, delivers competitive, consistent exchange rates with transparency, outstanding customer service, and complete efficiency. Transparency means…

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ticketbro

ticketbro is the next-gen mobile-first booking and ticketing platform for leisure parks & the service industry. ticketbro is the mobile…

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HENNLICH ENGINEERING

Pioneers in dust suppression systems, HENNLICH ENGINEERING is a name synonymous with precision and expertise. With a quarter of a…

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rijo42 Machines Ltd

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Oliver Stockley

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Realiste

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Churchill's Confectionery Ltd.

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Diamond Phoenix Automation

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Thomas Kelly Holdings Ltd

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Wolf

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Dojo

Calling all super-skilled sales professionals and entrepreneurs! The future of payments is here. And we need your help to sell…

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Zebra Software Limited

We have developed a platform for the control and communication of any form of compliance which can be sold to…

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Eracons doo

Eracons is a IT consulting company that specialises in helping businesses improve their operational infrastructure with a strong focus on…

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Emerging tech hub

We’re Emerging Tech Hub and we have an amazing opportunity for an agent who has a keen understanding of future…

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high-quality UK made equipment

TFH

TFH Special Needs Toys are a family business based in Worcestershire. Our toys are designed specifically for people with special…

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The CLOUD SYSTEMS Group

The Cloud Systems Group is a well-established, full-service IT provider offering a range of broadband and internet services to both…

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Vision2030 ltd

Vision2030 is a double award-winning PV solar and battery storage company. We supply and install solar panels and batteries to…

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EXP INTERNATIONAL IRISH CONSULTANTS LTD

EXP International specialises in compliant solutions for contractor and contingent workforces in over 70+ countries across Europe, Middle East, parts…

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Virtuoso

Virtuoso – the world’s low Rate specialists in card payment technology – are currently recruiting Field Sales Executives and Sales…

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I.C.O.N.

We are delighted to present an incredible new sales opportunity in the hair and beauty industry courtesy of I.C.O.N. Working…

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Dale of Norway

Dale of Norway has been operating since 1879. Through years of fine-tuning, our Norwegian knitwear offers superior long-lasting qualities. We…

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agents earning in excess of £3000 per week

Evergreen Power UK Ltd

‘With Energy prices at an all-time high business has never been so good selling a product which offers customers the…

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wide range of vital business services

The Federation of Small Businesses

As experts in business, we offer our members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support…

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Vivant Decorations BV.

Vivant Decorations are looking for an experienced sales agent who appreciates the beauty of a perfectly gift-wrapped present. If you…

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Accept Ltd

Accept Ltd is a UK-based company in London specialising in card payments. We provide payment services to UK companies of…

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paolo.interiors ltd

Established in 2010, paolo.interiors is a supplier of hard interior design finishes, including marble, stone, terrazzo, tiles and timber flooring.…

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Secret Source Technology SL

Secret Source is an IT outsourcing company based in The Canary Islands. We build IT teams for web and mobile…

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Zhero brands

We’re Zhero, an innovative energy drinks company bringing a unique health drink to the world. Our ‘nootropic’ drinks are revolutionising…

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KPF HOLDING LIMITED T/A CMA FOAM

Are you a seasoned sales professional with a bulging book of contacts in the retail and hotel industries? We’re KPF…

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source amazing wedding venues

Wedinspire Media Ltd

Wedinspire is a curated wedding platform, dedicated to marketing extraordinary, destination wedding venues. Our portfolio consists of over 300 wedding…

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Bespoke Stairlifts Ltd

Established in 2004 and based in West Yorkshire, Bespoke Stairlifts are a leading UK manufacturer of curved and straight stairlifts…

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Everyday Communications

Everyday Communications provides fast, stable and reliable residential broadband service including business broadband and business leased lines broadband service integrated…

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agents earning £80k-100K per year

Efficient Homes

Home insulation and solar power are hot industries with the current focus on the energy crisis and you could be…

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Groovy Gadgets

Groovy Gadgets (Australia) was established in 2002 with a view to creating and wholesaling innovative electronic gift and toy product…

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Toilet Tapes

  From small beginnings in the Netherlands, Toilet Tapes, the easy to use self adhesive taped deodorant block, has made…

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Klarents Media Ltd

Klarents Media is a London-based leading specialist publisher of magazines, directories and event guides for associations and exhibitions around the…

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Vogue beds

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Sleep World ltd

No matter how much the world changes, whatever new technologies shape and change our lives, there remains one constant… the…

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Rosmetics Aesthetics Ltd

Rosmetics Aesthetics Ltd. are looking for sales agents with contacts in the Health & Wellbeing, Beauty, and Medical markets for…

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Kanda Products & Services Ltd

Kanda provides an exciting opportunity for sales agents with experience in the consumer finance and those with strong established networks…

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DEAL LTD

Established in 1987, DEAL is a cotton wholesaler that provides products for independent retailers only.  Our products are tested to…

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Fred W

At Fred W, we manufacture, supply, and install all manner of high quality metal fabrications across England. We have built…

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Beewise Ltd

Beewise is looking for Sales Agents to introduce businesses of all kinds to great savings on merchant services, utilities, telecoms,…

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Bosk

Bosk is a London-based company specialising in crafting premium-quality phonebooths and meeting pods featuring modern designs, advanced engineering, quality craftmanship and sustainable materials.…

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unrivalled flexibility

PB Cloud Solutions Ltd

PB Cloud Solutions is a trusted advisor helping companies migrate technology to the cloud. With a current focus on communications…

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Paymetryx Ltd

Paymetryx was established over 7 years ago, and we are one of the fastest growing ISO’s in the payment industry.…

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Lourado UK LTD

Lourado, UK LTD is a UK distributor of Lourado Limited in Uganda, known for growing award winning fine (specialty grade)…

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Heroes & Heretics

Heroes and Heretics is an independent spirits bottler with ambition and spirit that far outweighs our small beginnings. Established in…

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'Paragon Global Supplies Limited

LBW Group, Luxury Beauty Wholesale, is a renowned luxury beauty wholesaler based in the United Kingdom. With years of experience…

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Toilet Tapes BV

Are you an experienced sales agent with a knowledge of toilet cleaning products? Do you have great relationships with UK…

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Tilara Polyplast Pvt. Ltd.

Tilara Polyplast Pvt. Ltd are looking for experienced sales agents with an impressive knowledge of the global plastics industry and…

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Manawar Industries/Midtech Solutions

MidTech Solutions, where innovation meets digital marketing and software development excellence! Since our establishment in 2019, we have been on…

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Body wrap ltd

We are an exclusive distributor of infrared body wraps and fitness products, unique  products for sales agents to present to…

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The Average Scientist

My client “The Average Scientist” is offering a rare opportunity  for Sales Agents who can reach out to contacts within…

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SECURE EYE LIMITED

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Appeal

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Airtech Distribution

Calling all sales agents who specialise in food industry sales. Do you have experience and contacts within the meat industry?…

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AIM Smarter Limited

AIM Smarter are the world’s largest organisation of experienced and qualified promotional distributors. We’ve built an incredible suite of tools…

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DBaaS LTD

DBaaS LTD is a technology solutions firm that helps organisations achieve their business goals by providing specialised software solutions. Our…

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Creatos Media

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Meningitis Help

Meningitis Help was established over 20 years ago with the purpose of supplying diagnostic equipment to regional hospitals and helping…

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Bronz Contracting Ltd

It is our pleasure to present an exciting telesales opportunity for agents with experience and contacts in the construction sector.…

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Bespoke Business Software Ltd

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Solucru Ltd

Are you a results-driven sales agent with proven experience in franchise development or digital marketing?  If you understand the unique…

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Strikeclub

Strikeclub creates game-changing golf and entertainment experiences. We are UK-based specialists in golf simulators for homes and businesses, creating exquisite…

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ncodeR

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The Sustainable Watch Company

The Sustainable Watch Company are changing the wristwatch space for the better, creating handmade watches from recycled and renewable materials.…

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Mobix Ltd

Welcome to mobix web, a subsidiary of mobix, a trusted name in the software industry for over two decades. We…

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Voilo

At Voilo, we believe technology should be accessible to all, however, until now, payment solutions tend to prioritise big businesses…

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Illuminis Insight Software Ltd

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Magix Solutions LTD

Magix registered one of the most performing growth in the Consumer Electronic market by providing highly performing solutions and award-winning…

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Baltic Publications Limited

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Baltic Publications Limited

Baltic publications are looking for an experienced sales professional with a passion for magazine and digital advertising. If you love…

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GR8 Wholesale Communications

This is an unmissable opportunity for independent sales agents who want to help local communities get connected to a higher…

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DSL Group

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A sales agent is an individual or a business that sells products or services on behalf of a manufacturer, supplier, or service provider. Different to a wholesaler or distributor, the agent doesn’t usually buy or store stock and orders are fulfilled by the business they are working with as a sales partner.

Traditional sales agents complete the full sales process and close the sales, but in today’s modern marketplaces they can also be lead generators, telesales agents, online sellers, or affiliates.

Agents can be a self-employed individual, a sales agency, or a business looking for additional products or services to add to their existing sales offers to customers.

Reward for sales is usually a commission based on a percentage of the sale value, a percentage of the profit, or a fixed amount for each sale. Other rewards schemes can include a monthly retainer, bonuses, and incentives. The agreed payments can be totally flexible, which is why the sales agent model is becoming increasingly popular with both businesses and sales professionals.

Sales agents work for themselves, on a full or part-time basis, paying their own taxes and expenses. They can be individuals or a business. The key point is that they are independent and not employed by the company whose products or services they are selling, it’s a business partnership.

Agents are responsible for paying their own taxes, national insurance, and expenses. They invoice the businesses they work with, usually monthly, to receive their commission or other agreed payments for sales.

Many agents work as a sales partner for more than one business and create ranges of sales offers from different companies.

The companies that sales agent sell for are called principals. Principals pay the sales agent commission at an agreed rate for closing a sale or other agreed actions such as providing a qualified lead that becomes a customer.

It is very important that both agent and principal have agreed what will trigger commission or other payments. For example, a sale may generate commission for the agent when an order is signed, when a payment is received, when delivery has been accepted, or when a subscription has been charged.

Commission rates are normally calculated as a percentage of the revenue value of the sale. The percentage can vary depending upon the product, value of a sale, the length of the sales cycle, the profit margins, and whether the sales agent can gain repeat business from the same customer.

As a guide, if you are selling low volume high priced items and you have to wait for the sale to go through a long process, then 20% – 30+% is reasonable.

Bear in mind you may have to wait longer for your commission and probably put in more work to earn it.

High volume, low priced products, such as consumables where there is repeat business, may have a much lower percentage commission because the manufacturer’s profit margins are lower. The large quantities sold can mean the earning potential is high.

Commission payments are often negotiable and should be included in your discussions with business principals.

Unless the product being sold requires a qualification, for example some financial products, you do not need any qualifications to work as a sales agent.

Having qualifications or experience in a sector can make you more attractive to business principals looking for sales agents.

Sales opportunities where a qualification or experience is required or desirable by the principal will always include the information in the advert.

Desirable skills for sales agents are: sales skills, self-management and motivation, good written and verbal communication, planning and organising, and the ability to motivate yourself.

Browse the opportunities on this page, view the full page advert, and thoroughly read the details of the opportunity and the requirements for sales agents. Use the Apply Buttons to send your application directly to the business advertiser.

Spend time on your application, include relevant experience and your current sales activity.

Explain why you will be a good fit for the agent role.

Customise each application with information pertinent to the opportunity.

And remember, you are in competition with other agents that will be applying so make your application stand out.
You can make applying easier by registering with us and entering a profile, plus you can get many more benefits to boost your sales agent business. Register your profile now by visiting salesagents.uk/join-us.

You will find companies advertising for independent self-employed: traditional field sales agents who sell face to face, online sellers, affiliates, lead generators, and telesales, all rewarded by commission. You’ll also find companies looking for agents (self-employed or SMEs) that can take on a nationwide sales agency.

There are opportunities in popular general markets, selling to wide audiences to both B2B and B2C customers. You will also find opportunities in specialist, niche markets where specific knowledge or experience is required. We have opportunities suitable for all levels of experience and in a wide range of sectors.

When you start a dialogue with the principal advertising the opportunity you should include in your questions:

  • Sales history and current results for the products or services you will be selling.
  • The number of sales agents they currently have.
  • The sales results and commission payments their sales agents are achieving.
  • Ask if you could speak with a sales agent.
  • Definition of sale for commission purposes, e.g., a signed order, payment of invoice, a qualified lead that closes.
  • How long after a closed sale will you be paid.
  • Any exclusive sales area or type of customer.
  • Competition from other companies.

An agency agreement is a contract between you and the principal, where the terms and conditions of your relationship are agreed in writing. The principal usually provides the agency agreement, but it is important that you read it and understand the terms and conditions.

The agency agreement should cover all eventualities such as: what happens to outstanding orders and related commission if you end the relationship.
Commission payments, support from the principal, sales area exclusivity, and any sales targets should be included.

Making sure you are happy with the terms and conditions of the agreement is worth taking time over at the beginning of your relationship as it will prevent disagreements later on. You may wish to get the agreement checked over by a legal professional with experience of sales agency law.

If you sign-up as a premium agent you can get legal question answered by an expert legal team in agency law.

While we check that the content of the adverts meets our standards it is impossible for us to validate all the opportunities are exactly as advertised. Here we offer some guidelines when considering an opportunity.

If you want to receive commissions based on the sales ‘you’ make, rather than the sales team you recruit will make, you would be wise to steer clear of pyramid schemes network marketing, or multi-level marketing (MLM) recruitment schemes. When the emphasis is on recruiting people to sell, rather than finding customers, you will work very hard on recruiting and maintaining a sales team and you will depend on their sales to earn commission. This can be very hard work and for little or no reward.

A Company that advertises an agent role but require you to ‘buy’ stock or want you to pay to work for them, should be carefully considered before applying. A sales agent is not a reseller, they don’t keep stock. Sales agents take orders from customers and send the order to the business principal to be fulfilled.

There are some genuine reseller or wholesaler opportunities where advertisers are looking for existing businesses that buy amounts of stock and resell it.

Beware of companies asking for payment to become a sales agent, a joining fee, or a subscription. A small deposit on company equipment such as a laptop is understandable, but large payments for training or exclusive areas should start alarm bells ringing.

Only in that you have created another level between the sale and the principal, which also means you are diluting your commissions per sale. However, you may make more sales this way and make up for diluting your commissions.

Whether you take on these agencies is completely up to you. An experienced business with a proven product will be a very popular opportunity, as a result the commission may be low and the market more competitive. With a new business or product, you may be able to negotiate a higher commission percentage and form a relationship with a potentially successful business at an early stage.

You can question and investigate the company’s market research, their reasoning behind launching the products and services, and any market tests they have completed. You may also suggest a trial selling period before signing a binding agreement. Make sure you have a temporary agreement to ensure you get paid for sales during this period.

You might want to ensure you are paid on your first sales before you invest your full resources in your sales activity. Your contract should also offer some protection but get to know your principal.

All you need to decide is if you can sell the products or services and you are happy with the commission scheme. If you are happy and think or know you can close sales, then go for it! If you’re cautious or concerned, proceed slowly and give the opportunity a trial run.

  • You are your own boss
  • Flexibility in all areas of your work.
  • Work the hours that suit you and fit around your commitments.
  • Choose who you sell for.
  • Choose what you sell.
  • Choose how you sell: face to face, online, telephone.
  • Decide how much you want to earn.
  • Have more than one agency if you wish.
  • No-one can make you redundant.
  • You are paid on your sales.
  • You will need to work more independently and cannot depend on help and support from a sales manager.
  • You will not have a fixed salary, but over time you can get recurring income which will serve the same purpose.
  • You will need to do your own accounting and administration.
  • You make all the choices and decisions, so your success is dependent on you.

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