Sales Agent Needed in Africa for Notebooks & Paper Stationery (Commission Based, Long Term Partnership)

We are Paperforce India LLP, a manufacturer and exporter of notebooks and paper stationery, with an ISO 9001:2015 certified factory in Palghar, Maharashtra, India. We export to 30+ countries and now want to build a long term partnership with a sales agent who is based in Africa.

WHO WE ARE

LOOKING FOR - An individual or small agency physically based in an African country (please tell us your country and city) - Existing contacts with importers, distributors, wholesalers, school suppliers, bookshops, supermarkets or institutional buyers - Experience in stationery, school supplies, paper, printing or FMCG is a big advantage - Good English. French, Arabic or local languages are a plus - Able to meet buyers in person and follow up regularly OUR PRODUCTS Exercise books, composition books, notebooks, spiral notebooks, journals, sketch pads and other paper stationery. Private label (the customer's own brand) is available. We also offer paper packaging: folding cartons, paper bags and rigid boxes. YOUR ROLE 1. Find and approach buyers in your country (and neighbouring countries if you wish). 2. Present our catalogue and samples and find out what each buyer needs: products, quantities, price level and branding. 3. Send us qualified enquiries. We prepare the quotations and offers. 4. Support the buyer until the order is confirmed and the payment is received. 5. Stay in touch for repeat orders and give us regular market feedback on prices, competitors, school season timing and import rules. WHAT WE PROVIDE - Catalogue, price lists, offers and product samples [for serious buyers] - Quotations, order processing, production, quality control and shipping documents - Quick replies and support from our management team COMMISSION Paid per confirmed order, after we receive the customer's payment: - Order value USD 2,000 to 3,999: USD 200 - Order value USD 4,000 to 5,999: USD 300 - Order value USD 6,000 to 7,999: USD 400 - Order value USD 8,000 to 10,000: USD 500 - Order value above USD 10,000: 5% of order value Orders are counted at FOB value. You also earn commission on repeat orders from buyers you introduce, for [24] months. This is a commission-based, independent agent role and not employment. You manage your own expenses. RULES - Do not quote prices or promise terms without our written approval. - No bribes or improper payments of any kind. We follow anti-corruption laws. - Customer information and prices are confidential. - Please tell us if you represent any other paper or stationery manufacturer. LONG TERM We want partners, not one-time deals. Agents who perform well can be given exclusivity for their country and a higher commission rate.

HOW TO APPLY

Start your proposal with the words "Stationery Africa" and answer these: 1. Which country and city are you based in? 2. What do you do today, and which buyers do you already know? 3. Which buyers could you approach in the first 60 days? 4. Have you sold stationery, school supplies or paper before? 5. Which languages do you speak?