My rules for hiring a good rep. They won't apply to other companies but here is what I look for:
- If they have asked to join loads of companies already, we don't want them.
- We pick someone who clearly loves the products first and is clearly outspoken about them.
- If they apply to join our company but I have never seen them talk about our products, we don't want them.
In my opinion a good rep should be specific to the company and not just be looking for a rep gig with whoever offers. Too many people want free supplements and don't care who they rep for. These people aren't for us. Forum reps should be helpful, knowledgeable and polite.
Nailed it.
A good online rep actually reads the thread before making product suggestions. This forum is currently being over run by reps who are just copying and pasting the same thing into every thread. Even worse is that it is in the nutrition and training subsections. Those forums should be reserved for nutrition and training
ONLY. The AM app has signatures removed as so people can't tell if you represent someone or not, or people new to the forum world probably are not aware that reps exist and just want an unbiased opinion.
Key points:
-Read the OP before making suggestions; take into account personal stats and their likes and dislikes
-Genuinely like the company and the products they produce and take the time to familiarize yourself with their entire product line and how to dose them appropriately
-Represent the company both on and off the forum. I know SNS and PES reps do this very well. I give away little baggies of SNS products (like pre-mixed pre workouts or 'pre mixed fat burners') all the time. I know i'm not alone in doing this.
-Recognise that other companies do make products in the same category as your company and be willing and open enough to recommend both as options. Repping isn't just about making a sale, its about spreading awareness of the companies product line so that in future that person can experiment with your product as well
