4aKid Become an Agent - Work from home or part-time
Join 4aKid team of agents!
Selling 4aKid products is simple and you work your own hours when it suits you. You sell the 4aKid products through networking and direct selling to your friends, work acquaintances and family as well as social media. For those with the drive and commitment, this is a very great business with enormous potential!
Where do I sell 4aKid products?
You can distribute flyers in your area to the nursery schools, crèches, doctors and paed’s office, immunization clinics, moms & tots classes and anywhere where there are kids involved.
You can arrange open days and “Tupperware” parties, sells at fetes, expos and exhibitions. You can also sell online, what's app, telegram or on social media. The possibilities for you are endless. You cannot sell 4aKid products on Takealot or Makro.
WHY 4aKid?
4aKid offers child safety products, baby accessories and pregnancy items to make your life easier and simpler.
At 4aKid, we are passionate about providing quality child safety products as we believe that all children have the right to live, learn and play in a safe environment. All our child safety products provide simple solutions to the everyday concerns you may have about your children's safety. We have aimed to provide a quality selection of child safety products, baby accessories & pregnancy items so that you, as the caregiver have one less thing to worry about.
Child safety is the responsibility and obligation of every parent and care-giver. After all, we all want the best for our children. Being a parent in today's times is challenging enough so 4aKid has strived to find the products, the tools and resources to make life easier and simpler for parents and children.
What does it cost?
There is a small sign-up fee to join 4aKid agent program, which covers the registration and on-going training in sales & marketing from AC E-Commerce Consulting powered by 4aKid.
What support do I get from 4aKid?
We also offer monthly promotions and incentives to help encourage sales, as well ongoing training in sales and marketing for agents. We are also available on what's app and email for support and advise.
How do I earn an income from selling 4aKid products?
4aKid agents can earn income from three ways.
1. Reseller program for agents
You purchase 4aKid products at less 20% and resell the products to your customer at the recommended selling price. The difference of the 20% is your profit to keep.
2. Extra incentive program
If you sell R10 000 or more over a 6-month consecutive period, you will qualify for an extra 10% discount, meaning that you will get a total discount of 30% of all purchases.
*** 30% discount is only applicable to 4aKid products and not educational products and selected ranges. 4aKid reserves the right to exclude selected products from the extra incentive discounts.
3. Selling online or on social media
You can sell online and/or only on social media, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SnapChat, Tik Tok etc. You will need an existing Facebook business page or group or other social media. We do not accept personal Facebook profiles as a method of social media marketing.
Referral program
You can introduce new agents to 4aKid and have up to 25 agents working as part of your team. You will earn 5% of these agent’s purchases providing you are an active agent and leading your team. Agents in the 2nd sub-agent structure can only have 10 agents under them with no further sub-agents below them.
Affiliate referral program
As a registered 4aKid agent, you qualify for the affiliate referral program. You get 20% commission if your referred client purchases on the 4aKid website through your special URL link that we provide to you. Terms and conditions apply to being an affiliate agent and you can request the relevant documentation for this.
You can earn anywhere from a few hundred rand to a few thousand rand being a 4aKid agent, depending on the time and effort that you and your team put in to market the products.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
4akid offers you the opportunity to earn an income working from home or part-time to supplement your current income.
We have established sole agencies and distribution agreements with international companies of various branded products from around the world , as well as locally manufactured products and have dedicated ourselves to bringing unique and purposeful products into the South African market. We have successfully introduced these baby products and children's toys to the parents of South Africa, with amazing and positive results and offer you the opportunity to join our team and sell the 4aKid product range!
QUESTION: How do I make money?
ANSWER: 4aKid agents can earn income from two ways.
Reseller program
You purchase 4aKid products at less 20% and sell the products to your customer at the recommended selling price. The difference is your profit to keep. We also offer an incentive program that lets you earn up to 30% discount on your purchases.
Agent program
You can introduce new agents to 4aKid and have multiple agents working as part of your team. You will earn 5% of these agent’s purchases exclusive VAT providing you are an active agent & leading your team.
You can earn anywhere from a few hundred rand to a few thousand rand being a 4aKid agent, depending on the time and effort that you and your team put in to market the products.
QUESTION: How much can I earn?
ANSWER: Your earning potential depends on how much effort and time you put into marketing the 4aKid product range. You can earn a few hundred rand to a few thousand rand.
QUESTION: How do I earn commission from my team of agents?
ANSWER: Each agent in your team needs to register with 4aKid and they place their orders and purchase from 4aKid. At the end of each month, a recon will be done on the purchases and the 5% commission will be credited to your account either towards your next purchase or payment on request.
QUESTION: What will it cost me to become a 4aKid agent?
ANSWER: There is a small sign-up fee to join with 4aKid.
QUESTION: Do I have to order every month and is there a target?
ANSWER: No. As long as you place an order at least once every 3 months, you will qualify as a 4aKid agent.
QUESTION: What do I do if I want to stop being a 4akid agent?
ANSWER: You can email us your resignation or fax us on 088 011 656 8290. 4aKid has the right to terminate the agent agreement, should you not follow proper procedures and act in an improper manner, not conducive to 4aKid’ reputation and goodwill. If you wish to start up again at a later stage or if you have not purchased within a 12 month period, you will need to re-register.
QUESTION: How do I place orders with 4aKid?
ANSWER:
Purchase online www.4akid.co.za on your special agent’s profile where your discount comes off automatically and pay by credit card or EFT. All orders are only held for 48 hours without payment.
QUESTION: How much do I pay for delivery?
ANSWER: You have ONE delivery choice:
Courier door to door starting from R85 up —cheaper rates for main cities only, more expensive for other areas
- Prices are subject to change without notice as we use 3rd party companies for delivery.
- You also have the option of collecting your orders from our offices if you are based in Johannesburg.
- You have the option of choosing insurance for courier items which is 5% of the order value inclusive VAT.
QUESTION: What marketing support do I get from 4aKid?
ANSWER: We will send you marketing emails 1-2 times a month to forward to your mailing list to promote the 4akid products and also provide artwork to advertise online and on social media. PLUS you also get sales and marketing training from AC E-Commerce Consulting powered by 4aKid.
QUESTION: Is the area that I sell in exclusive to me?
ANSWER: No. Because you are selling part-time, agents do not have exclusivity on their areas.
QUESTION: Can I sell to the shops?
ANSWER: No. All shops, retailers and chain stores are handled by head office. Agents are NOT allowed to approach any retail or chain stores with products sold by 4aKid. You cannot sell 4aKid products on Takealot or Makro.
QUESTION: Can I sell to an online store or website?
ANSWER: No, agents are NOT allowed to list the products stocked by 4aKid on any websites or on-line shops without permission. You can however open your own website or social media profiles by permission only from 4aKid. You can however sell on selling websites like Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace, OLX etc.
QUESTION: Can I advertise on Internet or print media?
ANSWER: You can market on the internet within specific guidelines by 4aKid as well as e-mail marketing. Any use of 4aKid marketing materials like the logo and/or any artwork must be pre-approved by 4aKid BEFORE it is uploaded, published or sent to print. Please note that 4aKID is a registered trademark and has legal consequences thereof. You cannot use the 4aKid logo without written permission.
QUESTION: Can I open a Facebook page or social media profiles to sell the products?
ANSWER: Yes you can BUT you cannot call it 4aKid or any variation thereof. You must come up with your own original name but you can put add that you are a registered 4aKid reseller. You must email info@4akid.co.za with the URL of your Facebook page after you have opened it and added details.
QUESTION: Can I sell 4aKid products at my own prices?
ANSWER: No, we give you a recommended selling price to sell the products at unless we are offering specials to agents and clients.
QUESTION: After I order, when must I pay?
ANSWER: All orders must be paid with 48 hours of ordering as we cannot hold stocks for longer. You can also always confirm available stocks and designs/colours on our website or email info@4akid.co.za for advice.
QUESTION: Do I have to buy stocks to sell?
ANSWER: No, you can order as per client order from the catalogue or website, taking into account the delivery is for your expense or the client’s expense.
QUESTION: How do I sell without the stocks on hand?
ANSWER: 4aKid will supply you with marketing emails every 2 weeks. We will also email you when new catalogues are ready (about every 2-3 months) and your details can be added to catalogues to show your clients. You can also direct clients to purchase off our website with your special affiliate referral link (you need to sign up seperately for our 4aKid affiliate program).
QUESTION: Who do I sell to?
ANSWER: Playgroups, moms & tots classes, crèches and nursery schools. People at your work, your friends and family. Also network yourself and ask people to forward your emails and catalogues to their friends and colleagues, and to refer you. Flea markets, craft markets, “Tupperware” parties. Social media profiles are also good networking and advertising methods.
QUESTION: Can I sell other baby/kids products?
ANSWER: Any agent selling 4aKid products may not sell any other competitive product. You are also not allowed to copy, manufacture or import similar or like products in the 4aKid range. If you are selling other ranges, you need to notify us when you apply to become an agent.
QUESTION: How do I get started as a 4aKid agent?
ANSWER: First step is to fill in the agent’s form below. We will then review and if you are accepted, you get will get an email. All correspondence is sent on email.
QUESTION: Where is 4aKid based?
ANSWER: 4aKid operates from a central head office from Sandton Johannesburg incorporating sales, customer service, administration, warehousing and dispatch under one roof. Our offices hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 16:30pm and we operate for 50 weeks of the year. Telephonic customer support by cell phone and email is available through the year.
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