Becoming a Sales Agent

If you want to become a sales agent, this is your chance. A lot of companies these days are no longer maintaining their own sales force and are relying greatly on sales agents like you.

This is the perfect time to file applications to the reputable companies out there. If you want, you can even use the internet as a tool to sell various kinds of products and services by having your own website.

The Job Description of a Sales Agent

As a sales agent, you have a chance to earn unlimited income. In fact, if you become a full time sales agent, you can enjoy the financial security that comes with it. Almost every individual wants to be his/her own boss and this is possible if you become a sales agent. There are no educational requirements required although you can be at an advantage if you finish a marketing related course in college. You will need to pick a company that offers an attractive incentive or commission program. Some companies even offer their sales agents with dental and medical benefits.

Trainings are usually provided by companies once you pass their application process. Well of course, the requirements may vary from one company to another so you need to determine the qualifications first before you file an application. You should choose the company well and pick one that offers continuous support for sales agents like you. Ongoing programs and workshops should be provided by the company to help you in keeping up with the latest trends in the market. The needs of people vary so it would be best to team up with a company that offers a wide range of services and products. That way, you can offer the right products/services to the right clients.

Other Info for Becoming a Sales Agent

So far, becoming a sales agent is the cheapest and simplest method. In today’s modern market, a lot of companies no longer want a massive sales force because it’s too costly. These companies are now turning to sales agents because it the most effective way to circulate their product in the online and offline market and less costly too. The sales agents are given a certain percentage for every product sold to customers. If you’re not ready to take the plunge, you can start by becoming a part timer. Start surfing the internet now and look for companies offering business opportunities to sales agents.

Since there are no stringent requirements to become a sales agent, you can easily qualify especially if you possess the skills of a good sales agent. You should be smart, a good communicator, confident, and knowledgeable so that you can easily convince clients to get your products or services of the company that you represent. If you are hard working, you can earn more. Choose the best schedule during the day so that you can have more output. Apply as a sales agent now and start making a lot of money.

77 Comments

  • GAMBO SHEHU said on January 14, 2011
    want to become a sales agent,had experience in sales,and would like to be receiving your free newsletter,i live in lagos,Nigeria
  • jitendra singh said on January 18, 2011
    we are from HELECZA INFORMATICS RATLAM M.P doing business of computer hard ware and peripheral i am interested in join fedex as a booking agent pls. give me information about appointing booking agent as soon as possible thank you
  • Marita R.Liwanag said on August 22, 2011
    i want to become a sales agents but i dont have any experience in selling. i live in caloocan city
  • Mshukuru Boboya said on August 26, 2011
    I am graduate of Tourism and Hotel Management, having experienced in Sales and Marketing, looking for any company with variety of products to sale and be their Sales Agent. Am in Tanzania.
  • SUNDAY LAWAL said on September 17, 2011
    I want to become a sales but i do not have experience i reside Ibadan city,Oyo state,Nigeria.
  • Tewelde G. said on September 27, 2011
    i am economics graduate and working for about 5 years in the import export sector i believe that i have a good experience to become a sales agent for variety of goods in the horn of afirica especially ethiopia. I am in Addis ababa, Ethiopia, if there is some one who needs such experience please contact me.
  • prince osaro said on October 24, 2011
    pls cal me on +2348063303316, pls i am a business, sale agnt, in port harcourt,
  • Aneesh said on December 14, 2011
    I am having experience in gold and diamond jewellery, I am planning to be my own boss by becoming a sales agent in UAE for jewellery and loose stones, if anybody Interested kindly let me know my mobile no:00971 50 9521965
  • anilkumar lamba said on February 26, 2012
    i'm having a 12 years of sales experience in gold and diamond jewellery dubai uae
  • florina khetheng said on March 6, 2012
    my business name is Flonica business training and marketing consultancy,i would like to become a sales agent since i as an individual have marketing experience, i have been working for insurance companies for six years now, i am in Welkom,free state,south Africa. my cee number 0727827559 postal address p.o box 3655 doorn welkom 9460
  • Egbon Ejoor Simon said on May 5, 2012
    i want to become a sales agent, i am a computer engineer.. and have experience on sales business... i live in onitsha, Nigeria. my cell number +23408060937734....
  • Jafar haret hassan said on June 22, 2012
    I live in nairobi i cant lye and say i worked as an agent but i have the determination to work as sales agent pls give me the opportunity and i will prove i can be trusted .
  • Jafar haret hassan said on June 22, 2012
    I live in nairobi kenya i love being sales agent my no is 0727472378 i believe i am hardworking person and more so a muslim who believe in god please give me the opportunity to sale your goods.
  • rohan bhandari said on July 13, 2012
    want to become a commission and sales agent.
  • Atty. James N. Jensen said on November 27, 2012
    I am in Liberia, West Africa, Will love to be a sales agent in a reputable business.
  • naveen yadav said on December 18, 2012
    Hi, m Sales Agent for Home Textile Items based Saharanpur, UP, India my cell no 9548593778 pl contact me for inquiries .
  • M George Odoh said on January 5, 2013
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  • olubunmi kolawole said on January 18, 2013
    Our business is a pharmaceutical company located in lagos Nigeria. We are interested in representing any world class brand in Nigeria to market their products.
  • yohe said on January 21, 2013
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  • Paul Darank said on January 31, 2013
    I want to be a sales agent in selling All computer products and appliances and up to date Technology materials in my country Papua New Guinea, Madang Province.
  • KANAS said on February 13, 2013
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  • Asok said on February 24, 2013
    like to work as sales agent. Have 10 yrs sales and marketing experience. From Kerala, India
  • Radhakrishnan said on March 22, 2013
    I am from south India and interested to work as a resident marketing/Sales agent for any innovative consumer products of foreign/International Co's. Mail me to: radhakrishnan_kartha_m@hotmail.com
  • Zerfu said on April 8, 2013
    Hi I am From Ethiopia, Have 9 yrs Sales and Marketing experience on Fast Moving Consumer Goods(FMCG), & if I got the Opportunity, I WANT TO BE A SALES AGENT FOR ETHIOPIAN MARKET on the same Field , if you are in need please contact us through the following mail. dagimzerfu2@gmail.com thanks
  • Sadaqat Ali said on April 13, 2013
    I am sadaqat ali from pakistan province punjab. I want to become sell agent of any company to sell good on i am hard worker and confident. my e.mail id is sadaqatali371@yahoo.com
  • Rushane Morrison said on May 23, 2013
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  • SAM Emmanuel said on July 7, 2013
    My name is Sam Emmanuel from Namibia, I am looking for Manufactures, Producers, Fabrics and Factories those that want to boost their business by selling their products in Africa, Namibia and the rest of SADC. I am willing to sell they products. They can contact me email:yasamuel@yahoo.com
  • upendo mushi said on August 19, 2013
    i want to be a sale agents in all categories of products and services,i reside in Tanzania
  • Faith Makuvaro said on August 30, 2013
    I am looking for Manufacturers, Producers and Distributors from all over the world who want to sell their products in Zimbabwe.
  • Adri Eberenz said on September 2, 2013
    I want to become a sales agent to market your product, as i have experience in this trade and also, I like to socialize and communicate to people which gives me a more positive attitude towards the clients and know what they want. I reside in Windhoek, Namibia
  • Raviprakash j k said on September 14, 2013
    i want to become a sales agent for cloths i have the experience in cloth business. i need good opportunity to sell the products. i reside in Bangalore India. my mail id is raviprakash.jk123@gmail.com
  • Aniruddha Ray said on November 16, 2013
    I have more than 25 year of experience working in Consumer Electronics. I want to become a Sales Agent for any company in Eastern Region of India. My cell no:9836107770 & mail id;ray.aniruddha60@gmail.com
  • Gedion Mohammed said on November 25, 2013
    I have BA degree in Business Administration and i want to become sales representative for any good business company located any where, i am interested to this. I live in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. My cell no: +251912340614or my e-mail: gedionm12ct@gmail.com
  • Govardhan Bikala said on November 30, 2013
    Hi, We are a educational product developers from hyderabad, we are looking for resellers (all over india and world wide) who can sell license codes to school students and Internet centers, interested people please contact with ability to market (district, taluk, state level marketing, individual sellers)ability to invest and area interested to bikala29@gmail.com
  • Kenesa Besha said on December 20, 2013
    Hi All; I wanna be a commission based sales agent in Ethiopia. please contact me through my address if any company seeking for! Thanks; Kenesa
  • krish said on December 24, 2013
    i am looking to start new business in andhra pradesh, if any products to sales contact me.
  • Jennifer Victor said on January 7, 2014
    I would like to become a sales agent in Namibia, working online from home.
  • Asnake Tekletsion said on April 13, 2014
    I am having experience in building Engineering would like to become a sale agent; especially in construction materials in ethiopia. pls contact via asnaketekletsion9@gmail.com
  • Kenny said on April 30, 2014
    hello, I live on the pacific island Teaoraereke village, Tarawa island. Republic of the central pacific KIRIBATI. I want to became agent for a sell out any kind of product from company or business to my customers here in my country. you can email to my email address kennyarao637@gmail.com
  • Mr. Raj said on May 10, 2014
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  • raj said on May 12, 2014
    Hello, I am supplier of bedsheets and towel. Any person start this business so please contact
  • mohankumar said on June 25, 2014
    i am interested in becoming sales agent for textile products i have experience in sales of the same i have around ten years experience i am from bangalore, karnataka, india
  • Imran Khan said on July 9, 2014
    we are looking for sales agent for military uniform accessories in namibia
  • Imran Khan said on July 9, 2014
    We are looking for a sales agent in Namibia for Military UNiform Accessories. E.Mail: londonleathercr@aol.com
  • OTUKA EZINWA NNANNA said on August 1, 2014
    we have the best large market for your products. My company is a registered dealer. i want reputable manufacturing companies i can become their sales AGENT here in ABA nigeria. Can you provide me with more information regarding the product if you have exported it to Nigeria before? Hoping to read from you soon. OTUKA EZINWA NNANNA. (MD) FOR: EMMZALIN CONNECTIONS LTD. PLOT 197 AZIKIWE ROAD ABA, ABIA STATE NIGERIA. E-MAIL: emmzalinconnections@yahoo.com
  • sonu pandey said on August 23, 2014
    Sir, i want to take any food product agency in bihar and sell all food product at district level my number 9211364826
  • Abenezer said on September 30, 2014
    Am an Ethiopian living in capital city Addis Ababa. Need to work as sales agent since Ethiopia's Economy is growing there is a high demand so it is good timing for you and me!!!!!!
  • Lex said on November 12, 2014
    I am an electrical engineer, living & working in Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam. I want to become an agent for any products related to my major.
  • Fernando Iipumbu said on January 10, 2015
    I am a young Namibian man looking for companies that sell any legal products
  • Fernando Iipumbu said on January 10, 2015
    I am a young motivated Namibian looking for companies world wide which seek sales representatives in Namibia and Angola. Product should legal ones. please my cell number is +246813442131. kindly don't hesitate to call me any time. Thank you
  • Ahmed Bahiru said on January 22, 2015
    I am an accountant and I have more experience in marketing, I would like to become a sales agent in Ethiopia. Producers and Distributors from all over the world who want to sell their products in Ethiopia please contact me on my email ahmedbahiru@gmail.com or my phone number +251918744114. thank you.
  • biniyam said on April 11, 2015
    i am civil engineer, i want to become a sales agent in any state in ethiopia......who want an agent from anywhere can contact me by e mail biniyamfrnj@gmail.com or by my number +251911473270....am happy if u contact me any time ....thank you
  • Zelalem said on April 15, 2015
    I am Dessalegn Zelalem from Ethiopia .I have bachelor degree in Accounting with minor Management from Bahir Dar University .If any wants to represent as a sales agents of any product can contact via my email zelalemd73@gmail.com or via my cell phone no +251 918008167 or +251920518705 -- Bahir Dar,Ethiopia
  • yosef - tsegaye said on May 25, 2015
    I am an electrical engineer, living & working in Ethiopia City, (Addis ababa)the capital city of ethiopa. I want to become a sales agent for any products related to electrical engineering profession
  • Rinky said on June 22, 2015
    Hi I am currently working for myself selling various products however, I realized sometimes I do not have the capital to sell some of the products I have interest on, I have been an entrepreneur as long as I can remember. Thank you for such an informative read. Please kindly email me any other related information on tips about being a successful independent sales rep. My email is rinkymjekula@gmail.com and currently reside in South Africa. Regards
  • Samuel Yango said on September 13, 2015
    Sir, I am a young Papua New Guinean who have a lot of interest in selling products that belong to other countries in my country (Papua New Guinea). I may not have the experiences but good credentials and the quality of trust are what I will display in doing your business. In my country competion in business is very low therefore my best advice for you is to bring in products/services that will attract people's interests in buying your products/services so easily. Please give me this opportunity and I will surelly make you happy. Email me to my address: semmiyan@gmail.com if you're interested. Thanks alot for your time..
  • habtu abrha said on November 6, 2015
    I'm an authorized accountant & I do have a lot experience on merchandising business activities.I want to be a sole agent for your product.
  • Tugrul said on November 26, 2015
    We are an machinery company and we are looking for sales agests working for commission.Our experience is about metal industry (steel, copper, aluminum and cable)If you decided to work us please write us.tgrlkrdnz@gmail.com
  • Alwani said on January 6, 2016
    Hi There ,Please contact me if you want to be our selling agent for bed sheets and other products from Pakistan.please feel free to contact us should you have any interest in clothing , textiles , building material etc. from Pakistan or UK. my whatsApp : 923360805921. Email : zahidalialwani55@gmail.com
  • Okechii Geo-Barth Eke said on March 17, 2016
    Dear sir,I hail from Owerri in I mo state Nigeria.I am highly interested in representing any manufacturing company for effective marketing of their products in Owerri and other neighboring towns within the region.Please, I can be contacted via the following social media:- WhatsAp no:- +2348030714441 Twitter handle:- @Geofrey Barth E_mail- okechigeobeke@gmail.com Phone:- +2348030714441, +2348170463361. I shall delighted be for early response in this regard. Thank you. Okechi Geo-Barth Eke.
  • Geoffrey E Okechi. said on March 17, 2016
    Dear sir, I am reaching you from Dioku Engineering Company Limited, in Lagos Nigeria.We are interested in representing any manufacturing company or organization in any part of the world to market their products. We have effective marketing techniques in reaching out to final consumers within the state. Please, contact us via the following:- e-mail- okechigeobeke@mail.com or dioku.engineering@gmail.com - tel- +23481704f3361. Or +2348033087976. We expect your response any time soon. Thank you.
  • Abel Abebaw said on April 12, 2016
    well, my name is Abel Abebaw am a system Admin at Ethiopian revenue and Custom Authority in Ethiopia with Bsc in Information System from Bahirdar university Ethiopian.If any wants to represent as a sales agents of any product(specially Stationary Related and computer) can contact via my email abelabebaw@gmail.com or via my cell phone no +251 925200140 or -- Dessie,Ethiopia.
  • Amaechi said on May 12, 2016
    Amaechi I live in Aba, Abia State of Nigeria. I am a business man in smart phones, tablets, flat screen tv, refrigerators, gold necklaces, ring, earring and bracelet. This is my mobile line with which to contact me +2348063829968
  • Abreham T said on June 15, 2016
    Hi all my name is Abreham from ETHIOPIA. I have two Bachelor degrees one in Chemistry from Harromaya University and the other Accounting from Addis Ababa University. I wanna be a sales agent in Ethiopia at different cities. I want to participate in selling of Chemicals, cars, computers, stocks and any other to the fast growing Ethiopian market. You can contact me via my cell-phone +251941417670 or E-mail address milkway2020@gmail.com
  • Crystal S Chuchu said on June 28, 2016
    Hi my name is Crystal ,from Zimbabwe . i would like to be a sales person in most cities in Zimbabwe . i am a skilled marketer . i can be at your service in any products , here are my contact details. +263778025031 crystalsamantha16@gmail.com
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  • Yetayeh Senshaw said on July 22, 2016
    Hi I am yetayeh Senshaw form Ethiopia, Addis Ababa I have BA Degree in accounting.
  • sandy said on July 29, 2016
    Dear Sir/madam, I want to be a sales agent, I got an opportunity to do granite product to sell, but I don't know the procedure to market this product. how to acquire the right customer ? kindly reply your guidance to my mail id-santhoshbcom08@gmail.com.
  • Agisanang Kgwadu said on January 6, 2017
    I would like to be a sales agent for any company around the world for their products that want to do business Botswana. I am a hard working person with very good communication and presentation skills based in Gaborone City, Botswana, Africa. I have a bachelors degree in Secondary Education and a Diploma I Humaman Resources Management. I have vast experience marketing educational materials and making presentations to potential clients. I believe I can still do very well as well in marketing g other products in my country. Please email me akgwadu101@yahoo.com or call me at +267 71828831
  • Girmay said on February 24, 2017
    Hello dear ones, This is girmay from Ethiopia and study my masters in computer science and technology in china. And also studying my PhD in computer science and technology in china. Now am opening computer business in Ethiopia and wanna be an agent for Ethiopia market. If u looking for agent am here....
  • Tesfayi said on February 25, 2017
    Any Investor who is interested in a lucrative business in Ethiopia can contact me, a penddler between Ethiopia and Europ . i am a super Nova in the field of Natural resources. Especially in most types of Gemes from Emerlad to Opal, Ruby to sapphire.Besides, we have a strong ties with Coltan collecting Unions, From shakiso to Kenticha , southern Parts Of Ethiopia. in D.R.C (Congo) we have contacts to undefined Persons and mining fields. your Investment will profit you a 100% turn over. Any types Paper work, if needed, will be facilitated. i am a university Graduate in the field of interest. contact: nathnahom@gmail.com Name T. Tesfayi
  • Okechi Geoffrey Eke said on February 27, 2017
    Dear sir, I am interested in becoming an agent to any company for the purpose of marketing their products in Nigeria. You can also, contact me via my mobile phone no:- +2348030714441. Thank you.
  • Ntjamba Moses said on September 27, 2017
    21 years old and want to become an agent! I did marketing and I am still furthering my studies in human resource management. I am a Namibian citizen.
  • Nozipho said on February 27, 2019
    I'd like to work as a sales agent in all categories for any company
  • Kirubel alemu said on December 13, 2020
    Hi l am kirubel. I live in ethiopia. My country is develoing. Because of these there is ahigh demand of things that basic for development. If you assume that your product important for my country and get more profit here l am.you must choose the best person. I have an experience on sell beverage bottled. I am sociable and well negotiator.if you want contact with me here my phone number +251937152258 and my email www.leburikxela@gmail.com
  • Hassen Sulieman said on June 19, 2022
    I need to be a sales agent for any product. I live in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa.

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