1. WHO CARRIES OUT THE INDEPENDENT PROMOTER JOB?

BF Commerce & Services sales network consists of Independent Distributors (ID) that help Independent Promoters (IP) achieve their goals.
Each Independent Promoter that takes part in the BF Commerce & Service program, has the opportunity to learn about the market, about face-to-face marketing and to work in campaigns for renowned market enterprises! All the promoters are independent, receive support from Independent Distributors and are not employees of BF Commerce and Services.

2. WHAT DOES AN INDEPENDENT PROMOTER DO?

The Independent Promoters that take part in the BF Commerce and Service program have the opportunity of getting involved with some of the most promising local businesses as well as with the best and better-known retail brands worldwide. They gain experience in sales and direct marketing, either from local events, from inside a national market chain or through the acquisition of B2B clients. However, each Independent Distributor has its own learning methodology and can grant an Independent Promoter the rights he deems appropriate. This is what some of our Independent Distributors tend to say:

“My company provides a combination of leadership, training and practical teachings of field sales, to help Independent Promoters develop the necessary tools to succeed in sales as well as in the construction of their own teams” – Lígia J. – ID

“Beyond sales and marketing, I expect Independent Promoters to advance towards the management of new candidates and the interviewing and training of new employees. This is why the business development program focuses on interviewing and team skills.” – Tomás M. – ID

“The business offers practical information to teach marketing techniques, together with interpersonal skills, practical communication, time management and target determination. We achieve certificates in high-pressure or micro-management. It provides all Independent Promoters with the freedom to take their own decisions and pursue their own success.” – António C. – ID

“Apart from sales techniques and marketing, I spend time with Independent Promoters, talking about the new tendencies in the sector so they are well informed and prepared when they interact with their clients.” – Xavier F. – ID

3. HOW DOES AN INDEPENDENT PROMOTER RELATE TO THE CLIENTS OF BF COMMERCE AND SERVICES?

BF Commerce and Services has sales and commerce deals with various clients, national and internationally renowned brands, retailers and local or regional businesses. BF Commerce and Services collaborates with Independent Distributors and their respective Independent Promoters to carry out product and service campaigns over different distribution channels, by means of face-to-face marketing and personalized sales solutions, adapted by BF Commerce and Services for each particular client.

4. WHAT IS THE KEY TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT PROMOTER?

As a general rule, friendly, outgoing and diligent people tend to stand out in sales positions. Each Independent Distributor defines an Independent Promoter success in a different way. Here you can read a summary of the opinions that some Independent Distributors hold about what the success of an Independent Promoter is about:

“A successful Independent Promoter is someone with a gift for personal relationships, someone that takes the initiative, that does not require constant help and has a strong sense of morality.” – Carlos B. – ID

“The inevitable drive to help others and the constant need of always striving to learn and improve” – Sandra Q. – ID

“Successful Independent Promoters are constantly focused on improving the purchasing experience for the client. Respect is the key.” – António S. – ID

“Success means passion, it is the drive to do things well and a great work ethic is what makes it happen!” – Dário C. – ID

5. HOW TO BECOME AN INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR TO BF COMMERCE AND SERVICES?

Each Individual Distributor is a separate enterprise that belongs to and is operated by a former Independent Promoter. Running your own business is not within everyone’s reach and a lot of Independent Promoters never make it to be an Independent Distributors. Some of them don’t feel capable, others can’t see themselves in the position. For those who make it to Independent Distributors, the journey varies in time and path. Read what some of our current Independent Distributors have to say:

“I finished school and replied to an Independent Promoter job advert. In less than a year, I started my own business. It’s not always easy and sometimes I have to pay for carelessness because I hold my own responsibility. However, the possibility of working with national and international companies while having control of my own performance make it worthwhile.” – José E. – ID

“Having my own business allows me to control my quality of life. I can do a lot of things with my children that other dads can’t do.”
– Eduardo M. – ID

“I was about to throw in the towel when I decided to try something new. I had been a sales representative for over two years before I started my own business and became an Independent Distributor. Thanks to hard work, discipline and tenacity, I managed to lay the foundations of my own success. As a result, I have financial independence and I focus on helping other people to grow and achieve their goals.” – Raquel O. – ID