Which of the following are legitimate reasons for manufacturing businesses to consider selling through manufacturer representatives rather than deploying their own sales force?

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Which of the following are legitimate reasons for manufacturing businesses to consider selling through manufacturer representatives rather than deploying their own sales force?

 

 

  a.

Manufacturing reps typically reduce the firm’s selling costs because they work on a straight commission basis and don't receive company benefits (like retirement and health plans).

 

  b.

Maintaining a national sales force is often too expensive for the coverage needed.

 

  c.

Manufacturing reps are typically seasoned professional salespeople with excellent knowledge of the products they sell and the sales territory they cover.

 

  d.

All of the above.

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