How much should I pay a Distributor to sell my products?

Question

Hi. I am in the gifts and Souvenirs business. I am starting in a new city. But I do not want to go around and sell my own products any more. I have been approached by some one to do the marketing and distribution of my products for me.

What I want to know is what % of the sales will I need to pay to this person? If there is another formula for his compensation, please let me know that too.

Thanks..

Answer 1

We hired a "rep" to sell our products.  THe commission was 4% of pre-tax sales.  

You may do better setting up your own website.  Saturday's Wall Street Journal had a section on how to start a website from scratch.  Might save you a lot of money hiring Distributors. /