Factsheet – Typical Sales Agent Profiles

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Sales agents are typically male. Females are very rare: perhaps only 5% to 10% of agents are female.

Sales agents are typically aged 40-70, with the average around 55. Only a few self-employed commission-only sales reps are in their 30’s and fewer still in their 20’s. Many are well into their 60’s and 70’s.

Typically, sales agents are ex-sales professionals. Some may have risen to managerial positions, and a few will have been at director level.

But not always: sales agents come from many walks of life. It is extremely difficult to generalise about sales agents. A roomful of sales agents will consist of a very varied and colourful mixture of people from all backgrounds.

Working with sales agents can be an ideal way to grow a business or launch a new product with minimal costs. Often sales agents are the most cost-effective, quickest and lowest risk route to market. They may also simply be the best strategy when trying to open up new markets, where pre-existing customer relationships are key.

At AgentBase we have extensive experience of sales agent planning, recruitment and management. Call our friendly staff for a chat about your situation and how we can help you to get the most of out of using sales agents.

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