Independent Reps • Rep Agencies • US & Canada

Find Manufacturers' Reps Already Selling to Your Buyers

Tell us what you sell, who buys it, and where you want coverage. Zilla Sales matches manufacturers with independent reps and rep agencies based on relationships, line-card fit, channels, and territory experience.

Independent, commission-based reps—without adding salary or fixed payroll.

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From your website to your next sales rep

See how Zilla finds reps for your business

See how your company website becomes an opportunity, and how Zilla helps you find reps for your products, buyers and territory.

Zilla Sales: find sales partners who fit what you sell

Built for High-Performance Sales Teams

Verified Identities

Every rep is vetted for authenticity

Commission-Only Focus

Professionals motivated by results

Established Networks

Access to existing buyer relationships

Your 48-Hour Shortlist

Activate your plan and get your first relevant rep shortlist within 48 hours.

Streamlined Recruiting Process

A simple, transparent process to find your next sales partner.

1

Post Your Opportunity

Tell us what you sell, your target market, and the territories you need covered. Creating a listing is completely free.

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Get Your Relevant Shortlist

Activate your plan and get your first relevant rep shortlist within 48 hours.

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Unlock Contact Details

Unlock contact details and start conversations with relevant reps.

Better manufacturer-rep matching

What a strong manufacturers' rep match looks like

The best representative is not simply available. The right fit already understands your market, reaches the buyers you care about, and can explain exactly how your product fits alongside existing lines.

What Zilla Sales can match on

  • Industry and product category
  • Target buyers and call points
  • Territory and travel coverage
  • Distributor and dealer relationships
  • Direct, channel, and specification sales
  • Complementary product lines
  • Typical deal size and sales cycle
  • Commission and exclusivity expectations

What manufacturers should verify

  • Current access to target accounts
  • No direct line-card conflicts
  • Relevant product and technical knowledge
  • A realistic territory launch plan
  • References or documented sales history
  • Capacity to support samples and demos
  • Agreement on protected accounts
  • Clear reporting and communication cadence

Why Manufacturers Use Independent Reps and Rep Agencies

Add established relationships and territory coverage without building every market from scratch.

Existing Buyer Access

Prioritize reps and agencies already calling on the distributors, dealers, OEMs, contractors, or end users you need to reach.

Complementary Line Cards

Find representatives whose current products strengthen your offer without creating direct conflicts or channel confusion.

Flexible Territory Growth

Test and develop new markets with commission-based coverage before taking on the fixed cost of a full in-house sales team.

The Problem

Finding a rep is easy. Finding the right market fit is not.

A long directory of names does not tell you who reaches your buyers, covers your territory, or has room for your product line.

Weak Buyer Alignment

Industry labels alone do not prove that a rep reaches the exact distributors, specifiers, dealers, or end users you target.

Line-Card Conflicts

A rep may look qualified but already represent a competing product or lack a complementary reason to introduce yours.

Unclear Territory Coverage

National claims can hide where a rep has current relationships, travel capacity, and a practical launch plan.

The Solution

Match on the details that determine whether a line gets sold.

Zilla Sales helps you compare independent reps and rep agencies by buyer access, territory, channels, experience, and complementary product fit.

Relevant Shortlists

Focus your outreach on representatives whose profiles align with your actual go-to-market requirements.

Direct Evaluation

Discuss relationships, line-card conflicts, territory plans, commercial terms, and onboarding directly with each candidate.

Choose the right sales coverage model

Sales modelBest forTypical cost modelMain tradeoff
Independent repFocused products or territory coverageUsually commission on salesCapacity depends on the individual rep
Manufacturers' rep agencyBroader account or geographic coverageCommission; some may propose launch supportLarger line cards require careful fit checks
In-house salespersonDedicated control and daily managementSalary, benefits, expenses, and incentivesHigher fixed cost before revenue is proven
DistributorInventory, fulfillment, and existing accountsDistributor margin or discountLess control over active demand generation

What affects manufacturers' rep commission?

Commission is negotiated between the manufacturer and representative. The right structure reflects the work required, the economics of the product, and who creates and supports the account.

  • Gross margin and average order value
  • Repeat revenue versus one-time projects
  • Distributor involvement and channel margin
  • Technical complexity and sales support
  • New versus established territory
  • Exclusive versus non-exclusive coverage
  • House accounts and rep-generated accounts
  • Samples, demonstrations, travel, and training
Market Standards

Commission Norms for Manufacturers' Reps

To attract top independent talent, your offer needs to be competitive. Here is what we see working in the market.

Typical Commission5-15%
Average Deal Size$10k - $500k
Sales Cycle2-9 Months

Coverage Areas

We have active reps in these key regions:

United StatesCanada
NortheastSoutheastMidwestSouthwestWest

Precision Matching

We match by territory and call point.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a manufacturers' representative?

Start with the buyers, territory, channels, and complementary product experience you need. Zilla Sales uses those details to help identify independent reps and rep agencies whose profiles align with your market.

Does Zilla Sales include manufacturers' rep agencies?

Yes. The network can include individual independent representatives and multi-person rep agencies. Companies should evaluate the people covering the territory, their line cards, account relationships, and capacity.

What commission do manufacturers' reps charge?

Rates vary by margin, product complexity, sales cycle, territory maturity, channel structure, and account ownership. Many arrangements use a percentage of invoiced sales, but the parties negotiate the final terms.

Can I find reps with an existing line card?

Yes. A complementary line card can give your product an immediate reason to be introduced to existing accounts. Check for direct conflicts and confirm how much attention the rep can commit to a launch.

Should I offer an exclusive territory?

Exclusivity can motivate investment, but it should normally be tied to a defined territory, protected accounts, launch obligations, performance expectations, and review or termination provisions.

Do manufacturers' reps sell through distributors or directly?

Both models are common. Some reps develop distributors and create end-user pull-through demand, while others sell directly to OEMs, contractors, dealers, specifiers, or enterprise buyers.

What should a manufacturers' rep agreement include?

Typical topics include territory, products, commission calculation and payment timing, house accounts, protected accounts, exclusivity, expenses, reporting, confidentiality, termination, and commissions on open orders.

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