Want to be an agent for imported wall coatings. What exactly should I do?
I have always been quite interested in the market of imported wall coatings. I think this industry has development potential and I also want to get a share from it. I plan to be an agent for imported wall coatings. But I have never been in this line of business before and have absolutely no experience. I don't know where to start. I would like to ask what exactly needs to be done to be an agent for imported wall coatings? What should I pay attention to? I hope experienced predecessors can tell me in detail.
Professional consultant answers
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
First of all, do a good job in market research. Understand the local market demand for wall coatings, the competition situation, and consumers' preferences, etc., and clarify the positioning and development space of imported wall coatings locally. Secondly, look for reliable suppliers. Suppliers with good reputations, excellent product quality, and perfect after-sales service like "Zhongshitong" are the key. Then, handle relevant business qualifications, such as business licenses, tax registrations, etc., to ensure legal operation. Plan well in terms of funds, covering the costs of purchasing goods, rent, personnel, etc. Also, have a suitable storefront or warehouse for displaying and storing products. Marketing and promotion are also indispensable. Promote through a combination of online and offline methods to enhance the popularity and influence of products, such as participating in industry exhibitions and using social media for publicity.
Andrew HuangYears of service:7Customer Rating:5.0
Supply chain optimization expertConsult
Attach importance to learning product knowledge. Be thoroughly familiar with the ingredients, performance, construction methods, etc. of the imported wall coatings being represented, so that you can introduce them better to customers. At the same time, establish a good customer service system, solve customers' problems in a timely manner, and improve customers' satisfaction and loyalty.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
You can establish cooperative relationships with local decoration companies, construction teams, etc., to broaden sales channels. When they use your products in actual construction, they can show the product effects more intuitively to consumers, which is beneficial to product promotion.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
Pay attention to industry trends and new product information. Timely introduce new products that conform to market trends to maintain the competitiveness of products and meet the constantly changing needs of consumers.
Michelle ChenYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Business coordination consultantConsult
Formulate a reasonable pricing strategy. Consider both costs and profits, and also refer to the prices of similar products in the market to ensure that the price is attractive and can ensure profitability.
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
Do a good job in inventory management. According to the sales situation and market forecasts, reasonably control the purchase quantity to avoid overstocking inventory and causing waste of funds, and also prevent out-of-stock situations from affecting sales.
William YangYears of service:5Customer Rating:5.0
International logistics consultantConsult
Train your own sales team to improve their sales skills and service levels to better develop the market and serve customers.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
Make good use of word-of-mouth marketing. Through high-quality products and services, let customers actively promote for you, which often brings unexpected results.
Amanda YangYears of service:3Customer Rating:5.0
Cost control consultantConsult
Participate in some industry exchange activities, make more peers and industry insiders, and obtain more resources and information, which is helpful for expanding business.