The Power of Direct Sales
The Power of Direct Sales
The Power of Direct Sales
Commission Structure
Commission Structure
Commission for Sales Reps with > $1,000 in monthly sales 32%
Key Ratios:
COGS as a % of Sales 41% 41% 39% 40% 40%
SG&A as a% of Sales 52% 51% 51% 51% 50%
Operating Margin 7.0% 8.0% 10.0% 9.0% 10.0%
Exhibit 3a Estimated U.S. Direct Sales ($ in billions)
40
35
$32.2
$30.5 $30.8
$29.6 $29.7 $29.6
30 $28.7 $28.3
$26.7
25
20
15
10
0
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Exhibit 3b U.S. Direct Sales by Product Group
Home/Family Care/Home
Durables 24%
Wellness 23%
Personal Care 21%
Services/other 18%
Clothing & Accessories 10%
Leisure/Educational 3%
100%
0.033
0.103 0.239
0.184
0.228
0.213