Updated: 2026-03-13
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Read time: ~3 min
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SunGene Research Team
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Reviewed by SunGene Export Advisors
Distributor Agreement Terms: MOQ, Territory, Pricing Tiers, and Support
A calculable terms framework that helps distributors evaluate economics and move faster.
Table of Contents
Core terms
Prepare four blocks: MOQ, territory/protection, pricing tiers (with volume steps), and marketing/service support.
Milestones
Use milestones (volume, coverage, promotion) to earn territory protection and avoid risky upfront exclusivity.
Example table: minimal list-to-meeting workflow
| Stage | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| ICP | market/industry/role/size | buyer profile and filters |
| List | multi-source + validation | deliverable contacts |
| Message | pain + proof + CTA | replyable question |
| Follow-up | 4–6 touches | replies + triage |
| Progress | summary/next steps | meetings/samples/quotes |
Checklist
MOQ/lead time
Territory scope
Pricing tiers
Warranty/service
Marketing assets
Trial process
Diagram: list → outreach → reply → meeting funnel (example)
This visual helps you align the minimum viable workflow: deliverable list → cadence → triage → next step.
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FAQ
Should we offer territory protection?
You can, but make it conditional: activate after milestones are met and keep adjustment clauses.
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