Key Figures

Almost 8,500 Sales Agents operate in the market and arrange the sale of goods between companies at all levels of distribution (Business-to-Business or B2B).

The value of the goods placed on the market is worth about 31,3 billion euros every year. Therefore, the Sales Agents contribute significantly in order to keep the economy running.

The Austrian Federal Association of Sales Agents represents the interests of the profession at national and international level.

Key Figures Austria

• 8,500 Sales Agents
• 65 % sole proprietorship / 35% SMEs
• Ø 24 years of professional experience
• Representation of Ø 4 principals
• 66 % of the principals are from abroad
• Principals turnover of 31.3 billion euros/year
• Collaboration with Ø 182 customers
• 42% of the agents are active abroad and offer opportunities in other markets
• Travelling Ø 39,970 km/year by car
• Ø 89 travel days, 40 overnight stays/year
• Sales professionals for all sectors

Sales Agents and Agencies

Sales Agents and agencies are constantly on the road in order to place products on the market. They work in the B2B area and connect principals (mainly manufacturing companies) with customers (mainly retailers).

Sales Agents are independent entrepreneurs. Several principals (mostly small and medium-sized companies) entrust them with arranging the sale of goods in the name of and on behalf of the principal. The customers are commercial purchasers and not end users.

Sales Agents work based on turnover. They receive a commission once the sale has been completed. Therefore, the principals pay neither fixed fees nor social costs or travel expenses.

Representation of the Profession

The Austrian Federal Association of Sales Agents with its approximately 8,500 members represents the interests of Sales Agents at national and international level. The association is the main contact partner for specific matters of the sector and provides ongoing information and a network to new business partners.

The association is a member of IUCAB (Internationally United Commercial Agents and Brokers), the worldwide alliance of national associations of commercial agents and is therefore always up to date on the latest international developments.

Advantages for

• Sales Agents: Support in professional issues and transfer of know-how
• Principals (manufacturers): Flexible business model for distribution with low overhead costs
• International organisations: First contact around the profession
  

Service Offered

The associations of Sales Agents offer numerous services:

• Consulting in legal and tax issues*)
• Training courses*)
• Print-magazine CONTACT:
• Newsletter CONTACT: Plus*)
• Website with the latest information
• Free registration on the B2B platform
• Specialised literature Benefits and specific solutions*)
• Participation in the International Award of the profession*)
• Networking events Trust
• lawyers at special rates*)

*) Offers exclusively for Sales Agents

B2B Platform

The B2B platform salesagentsaustria.com supports principals (manufacturers) and suppliers from all over the world in finding Sales Agents and vice versa.

Expand your international network:

• Database with more than 1,500 Sales Agents
• Qualified commercial agent profiles
• Cost-effective placement of offers
• Sales Agents will be notified directly via e-mail about the offer
• Special rates for embassies and chambers of commerce
• Part of the international IUCAB B2B platform (incl. 20 countries with over 14,000 Sales Agents) 
  

Stand: 17.07.2024