Laser equipment sales agent

The supplier pays you commission. Their customers are engineering workshops, sign makers, laboratories and manufacturers.

A percentage commission on each sale you win, sometimes with a small retainer or commission on repeat orders from your customers.

• B2B selling and building relationships
• Enough technical knowledge to talk to engineers
• Self-discipline and following up leads
• Basic record keeping

• Agency agreements, including commission terms, territory and what happens if you leave, so consider having a solicitor read it
• Commercial agents may have certain legal rights under UK regulations, so check how these apply to your contract
• Sales cycles for expensive equipment can be long, so first commission may take months
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, if customers or suppliers expect it
• Cosmetic and medical lasers are regulated separately, so check before representing them
• Being tied to one supplier's reputation and support quality

Startup costs are typically around £500 to £2,500, depending on travel, demo arrangements, insurance and basic tools such as a phone and booking system. These are estimates, so check what your supplier expects you to cover.

Monthly revenue is typically around £800 to £4,000, depending on the commission terms and how many machines you place. Sales cycles for expensive equipment can be long, so first commission may take months. These figures are estimates.

Check the commission terms, your territory and what happens if you leave, and consider having a solicitor read the agreement. Commercial agents may have certain legal rights under UK regulations, so check how these apply. Also check insurance, and rules for cosmetic or medical lasers.