Managing Agents & Distributors

It is important to establish good business relationships with agents and distributors to ensure they are working to increase sales and vitally important are the agreements and contracts produce to ensure your company is trading safely. Understanding the differences between agents and distributors and their advantages and disadvantages can help protect your company.

Key learning objectives and outcomes:

• Why a business might appoint an Agent or Distributor
• What is an Agent?
• The advantages and disadvantages of an Agent
• What is a Distributor?
• The advantages and disadvantages of a Distributor
• Considerations when appointing an Agent or Distributor
• Types of Agent and Distributor Agreement and issues to consider
• Legal considerations

** BCC Course – This course can also count as a credit towards the nationally recognised Level 2 Foundation Award in International Trade. Candidates attending six or more courses and obtaining six or more credits receive the Award. **

Cost and duration

Members have exclusive savings on bookings and are able to access other great services provided by us.

This course lasts for half a day and is delivered at the North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Meeting Spaces by our approved expert trainers.

This session can also be arranged on a corporate basis, just for your team.  We can host them at your premises, or here at the Chamber’s brand new ‘Chamber Meeting Spaces’ facility; just off the M6 in Preston.

LOCATION

North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Meeting Spaces

Unit 11 Eastway Business Village, Olivers Place, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT

AVAILABILITY – Places available

Date doesn’t suit?

2027 dates TBC              13.30 – 16.30

This training course is open to members and non-members. Members receive exclusive discounts on training and many other services provided by us. For more information, please contact the training team on 01772 653000.

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