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Accounting for you as
Sales representative

Discover a new dimension in accounting with Seewara, customised for you as a Sales representative with mandatory accounting – without do-it-yourself software and without sole dependence on artificial intelligence.

The good news for you

As a freelancer without a business, you are exempt from the obligation to keep double-entry accounts under the Income Tax Act (EStG), regardless of turnover and profit. The principle of so-called simple bookkeeping applies to you.

Seewara is the best choice for you to have your bookkeeping done by professionals. Find out more about your field of activity and industry here.

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Sales representative
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What you should know

Simple bookkeeping for businesses and the self-employed

Do you understand your accounting requirements? With Seewara, we offer a simple, transparent solution for businesses and the self-employed who want to keep track of their finances.

Who counts as a commercial enterprise?
Commercial enterprises include all companies that do not fall under the category of freelancers according to §18 EStG. This includes, for example, all commercial activities that are not exempt from the accounting obligation by law. Typical commercial enterprises are, for example, trading companies, craft businesses or limited liability companies (e.g. GmbH) that are either voluntarily or legally entered in the commercial register.

Limits for simple bookkeeping
Certain limits apply to commercial enterprises that are not required to keep accounts:

  • Turnover limit: 800,000 euros
  • Profit limit: 80,000 euros
    If your business does not exceed these limits, you can use the simplified income statement (EÜR) instead of complex double-entry bookkeeping.

Self-employed persons according to Section 18 EStG
Self-employed persons who work in one of the catalogue professions are also affected by special regulations. The catalogue professions include, among others:

  • Artistic activities
  • Scientific activities
  • Teaching and writing activities
  • Educational activities
    These professions are mentioned in the exhaustive list of §18 EStG and are considered to be self-employed regardless of the level of income.

Less bureaucracy, more freedom
Whether you are a tradesperson or self-employed – with our simple accounting solution, you can keep track of everything and save yourself unnecessary bureaucracy. Get in touch with us to customise your bookkeeping to your needs!

What do you actually do as a Sales representative?

A commercial agent is a person or company that sells products or services on behalf of a manufacturer or supplier. Sales representatives work in many sectors, including industry, wholesale, retail and the service sector. Their main task is to promote the sale of products and to establish and maintain customer relationships. Here are the main tasks and activities of a commercial agent:

Main tasks of a sales representative

  1. Acquisition of customers: Sales representatives actively seek out new customers and business opportunities. They identify potential customers and make initial contacts.
  2. Presentation of products: They present products or services to potential customers, often through personal visits, telephone calls or online demonstrations. In doing so, they emphasise the advantages and features of the products on offer.
  3. Negotiating contracts: Sales representatives conduct negotiations on prices, delivery terms and other contractual conditions. They prepare offers and conclude contracts on behalf of the manufacturer or supplier.
  4. Maintaining customer relationships: They build long-term relationships with existing customers and maintain them through regular communication, visits and support. Customer loyalty is an important part of their work.
  5. Market analysis: Sales representatives analyse market trends, competitors and customer needs to adapt sales strategies and identify new business opportunities.
  6. Reporting: They prepare regular reports on sales figures, market conditions and customer feedback. This information helps the company to optimise sales strategies.
  7. Participation in trade fairs and events: Sales representatives often attend trade shows, exhibitions or industry events to showcase products and make new contacts.
  8. Product knowledge: They must have comprehensive knowledge of the products or services they sell in order to provide competent advice and answer customers’ questions.
  9. Training and support: Sales representatives provide training for customers to ensure that they can use the products effectively. They are available as contacts for technical support.
  10. Co-operation with other departments: They work closely with the company’s sales, marketing and product development teams to ensure that sales strategies and campaigns are aligned.

Conclusion

Sales representatives play an important role in the distribution of products and services. Their ability to build and maintain customer relationships, as well as their sales and negotiation skills, are crucial to the success of the organisation. Through their work, they contribute to increasing sales and market penetration and often act as a link between manufacturers and customers.

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For better readability, we use the generic masculine.
The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.
For better readability, we use the generic masculine. The personal designations used throughout our range of products and services refer to all genders unless otherwise indicated.