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[CLOTHING LINE] Dealing with a new sales rep



 
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Old 3 Weeks Ago Oct 26, 2009 8:30:10 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Greetings Guys,

I took the advice found right here on this sight and placed an ad on Graigslist for a sales rep and within 2 days, I got a response. Thanks. Anyhow, I have a questions.

1. How should one go about dealing with a sales rep? I know I have to create a contract whereby the both of us must agree,etc.

Any other advice about dealing with a sales rep. Thanks.
 
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We had a rep for a while, and I plan on doing it again at some point. A contract is a good start, lay out exactly what his/her compensation is and make sure that if there is a territory assigned, it is in the contract, as well as the specific responsibilities and expectations that you have for this person.

I'd give them a price package for them to use for reference, as well as samples to pass out to potential customers. Sometimes a rep will be familiar with the local "scene", but you may have to direct them to go to certain places. You'll have to get a feel for both your expectations and your rep's expectations after talking with them.
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Old 3 Weeks Ago Oct 27, 2009 10:28:56 AM -   #3 (permalink)
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Greetings Guys,

I took the advice found right here on this sight and placed an ad on Graigslist for a sales rep and within 2 days, I got a response. Thanks. Anyhow, I have a questions.

1. How should one go about dealing with a sales rep? I know I have to create a contract whereby the both of us must agree,etc.

Any other advice about dealing with a sales rep. Thanks.
Are they repping your t-shirt printing services? Repping your clothing line?
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Old 3 Weeks Ago Oct 27, 2009 10:37:49 AM -   #4 (permalink)
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He will be repping my clothing line.
 
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Definitely a contract. Also has this person ever repped a clothing company? The great thing about sales reps is that they have relationships with stores
 
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