Where to Find Sales Representatives

If you are looking for people to represent you and help sell your products (other than the affiliate program on the Web), try going to various manufacturers’ representatives association. There are a number of sales reps organizations representing various industries, and your best bet is to contact these associations for referrals. Here are some of them:

• Agricultural & Industrial Manufacturers Representatives Association (AIMRA) http://www.aimrareps.org/ = for agricultural and light industry and OEM manufacturers
• Association of Independent Manufacturers Representatives (AIM/R) http://www.aimr.net/ = for plumbing, heating, cooling & piping products.
• Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (Manufacturers Rep Division) (AAIA) http://www.aftermarket.org/ = for vehicle aftermarket products and parts.
• Broker Management Council (BMC) http://www.bmcsales.com/ = institutional foodservice industry
• Electronics Representatives Association (ERA) http://www.era.org/ = for electronics products.
• The Foodservice Group, Inc. (FSG) http://www.fsgroup.com/ = independent food service brokers selling to the restaurant, deli and food service distributors.
• Health Industry Representatives Association (HIRA) http://www.hira.org/ = healthcare products except pharmaceuticals

For other groups, check out the Manufacturers’ Representatives Educational Research Foundation and their list of members