Code of Ethics

  1. The Sales Agency’s Responsibilities to the Manufacturer/Principal:
    • To comply with the Principal’s terms and conditions of sale.
    • To conscientiously cover the assigned territory, accounts or industry segment.
    • To avoid any form of misrepresentation.
    • To establish relationships only with those Principals which will be well represented by the Sales Agency.
    • To refrain from representing competing lines without written agreement of the Principal.
    • To constantly strive to add value to the relationship between the Principal and the Customers.
  2. The Manufacturer’s/Principal’s Responsibilities to the Sales Agency:
    • To enter into a fair, clearly worded, written Sales Representative (Independent Contractor) Agreement which addresses the needs, concerns, expectations and objectives of both parties.
    • To refrain from modifying the terms of this agreement, except by mutual written consent following full discussion of the matter.
    • To recognize the Sales Agency as an important element in the sales goals of the Principal.
    • To constantly strive to support the Sales Agency’s efforts by timely responses and open communication.
  3. The Sales Agency’s Responsibilities to the Customer:
    • To promote only those products or services which are in the Customer’s best interest.
    • To constantly strive to improve the relationship between the Principal and the Customer.
    • To clearly and fairly communicate the needs of all parties in the business relationship.
    • To process Customer problems and questions promptly and accurately.
  4. The Responsibilities of one Sales Agency to Another:
    • To share ideas beneficial to the rep profession.
    • To respect existing Principal relationships of other Sales Agencies.
    • To refrain from using unfair methods to solicit the Customers of another Sales Agency.
    • To cooperate to enhance the professional relationship of the Sales Agency and its Principals by supporting MANA, which was established for that purpose; subscribing to its aims and objectives, and in every practical way working to advance the marketing interests of all Sales Agencies and their Principals.