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willberich

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Apr 12, 2008 10:57 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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 Hi there, I was wondering if anyone had any good leads for finding sales reps. I have a line of natural body products based on beauty practices from all over the world. I have looked at a couple of pay websites like RepHunter, but does anyone have any other ideas about how to find a bath and body sales rep?    Thanks so much in advance!
 
 
TapeSeal

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May 20, 2008 10:42 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Hi Willberich, I know it is awhile since your original post.  Do you have any local boutique type of stores that carry at least a lateral type of product.  You could always ask them who the reps are that come into the stores.  I would also suggest going to a local public or tradeshow, even if as a visitor, you might be able to start networking that way and find some reputable reps.
 
The following book was recommended to me "Selling Through Independent Reps".  I haven`t read it yet but sounds like a promising read.


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willberich

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May 21, 2008 10:55 AM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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Thanks so much for your reply.  I will certainly try what you suggest!
poopourri

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I would look online for similar lines and see who their reps are.  Then send the rep groups samples of your product for them to try.  It also helps to have statistics.  For example when I started my company I had a store that sold about 8 cases their first month.  I gave them that info as well as the store owners name to verify that the information was in fact true.  Reps want to know that your product retails.  I am also always open to help.  i got my start here and my company did over 1 million in sales in the first year.  Its time for me to give back :) Good luck!


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AlexaB

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Jun 19, 2008 8:53 PM ET    Quote  Report Abuse
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I would look online for similar lines and see who their reps are.  Then send the rep groups samples of your product for them to try.  It also helps to have statistics.  For example when I started my company I had a store that sold about 8 cases their first month.  I gave them that info as well as the store owners name to verify that the information was in fact true.  Reps want to know that your product retails.  I am also always open to help.  i got my start here and my company did over 1 million in sales in the first year.  Its time for me to give back :) Good luck!


Great advice is to look for similar lines. And it IS hard to get your first rep, it took us 6 month to find her. But after that, once you mention that you have sales reps and showroom(s) it is a completely new game. Good luck!
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