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Using agents and distributors to enter new markets
Discover ways to evaluate, vet and manage intermediaries for export growth.
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As Canadian exporters expand into new markets, choosing the right agent, distributor, or sales intermediary can play an important role in your success.
You invest a lot of time and resources entering markets. Having the right intermediary can help accelerate market entry and provide access to local expertise, networks and distribution channels. Choosing the wrong one can create commercial challenges and make market expansion more difficult.
Working with the right intermediary
This webinar will explore how to find, vet and manage intermediary relationships to support a more successful market entry strategy, reduce the risk of costly missteps and support long-term growth.
What you’ll learn:
- How to evaluate whether an agent, distributor, or other sales intermediary is the right fit for your market entry strategy
- How to find, assess and conduct due diligence on potential intermediaries
- What to consider when negotiating agreements with agents, distributors and other sales intermediaries
- Strategies for building and maintaining strong intermediary relationships to support long-term growth
- Lessons learned from a Canadian exporter who successfully expanded into new markets through agents or distributors
Looking for more details? Find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and details about this webinar below.
Expert insights on international intermediaries
You’ll hear practical perspectives from international trade professionals and an exporter with experience working through agents, distributors and other intermediaries. The discussion will explore common challenges associated with selecting, evaluating and managing intermediary relationships in unfamiliar markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An agent typically represents your company in a market and helps generate sales opportunities, while a distributor generally purchases, stores and resells your products. The right model depends on your business objectives, resources and target market.
Selecting an intermediary requires evaluating factors such as market knowledge, customer networks, business reputation, growth objectives and how the intermediary’s capabilities align with your market entry strategy.
The webinar will explore these considerations through export practitioners and representatives from the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), a Canadian organization focused on international business training and certification.
Due diligence may include assessing an intermediary’s credibility, experience, market reach and overall suitability for your business. The webinar will explore key considerations exporters should review before entering into a relationship.
Agreements should clearly define responsibilities, expectations and commercial terms. This webinar will discuss considerations exporters should keep in mind when negotiating agreements with agents, distributors and other sales intermediaries.
Yes. Registrants for this free webinar will receive a follow-up email with access to the recording and additional EDC resources related to working with agents, distributors and other intermediaries to support international market entry and export growth.
Absolutely. Bring your questions about agents, distributors and international intermediaries for the live Q&A.
Don’t have a MyEDC Account?
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You can join the webinar 15 minutes before it starts.
For more trade knowledge, expert insights, and to view your events, check out your MyEDC dashboard.