What is a Sales Agent and Do You Need One?
I met Owen Swift at an online networking event. I was curious about what a sales agent was and why a company would choose to use one, so I invited him to the podcast to explain it to all of us.
A sales agent is essentially the same as a manufacturer’s rep. It differs from a distributor in that one gets paid a commission on the price of a sale as opposed to marking up and reselling products or services from the manufacturer.
Owen explained to me the advantages for a company as well as himself as a salesperson and under what scenarios this model works best.
He points out that it’s not an either/or decision. A company might have a full time salesperson in one territory and an agent in another. It gives flexibility to companies trying to grow in different areas without taking on full time employees.
It gives him a chance to diversify his work and thereby reduce the risk of being dependent on a single company.
You should definitely give this one a listen.
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About My Guest …
Owen Swift is a Biotech Manufacturer’s Rep at Swift Scientific LLC.
