Thinking about becoming an Avon representative? Whether you enjoy discovering beauty products, recommending your favourites or would like to explore earning extra income, this page will help you understand what’s involved.
You can sell online, share brochures with customers locally, or combine the two. You’ll need to spend time finding customers and building relationships, but you can choose how to fit that work around your other commitments.
I’m Carolyn, from Reps Anywhere. Here you can find out how Avon works, what it costs to get started and what happens when you apply through my team.
Prefer to ask a question first? Email Carolyn.
The application button opens Avon’s registration website, where you can apply to join with Carolyn. Earnings depend on your sales and expenses. There is no guaranteed income.
How does being an Avon rep work?
Your role is to help customers discover products they want to buy, whether that’s a favourite fragrance, everyday skincare or a gift.
You might share your digital brochure, recommend products through your social channels or take brochures to customers in your local area. Getting to know what people like can help you offer a more personal service and encourage repeat orders.
Avon provides an online shop, a digital brochure and training resources. You decide how to introduce people to the products and build your customer relationships.
Sell Avon online, locally or both
Sell Avon online
Share your personal Avon shop and digital brochure so customers can browse and order online. With direct customer delivery, you can build an online selling routine without personally delivering those orders.
Having a shop is the starting point. You’ll still need to introduce people to it, answer questions and give customers reasons to return.
Read our guide to selling Avon online only, including your shop, delivery and finding customers.
Sell to customers locally
If you enjoy speaking to people, you can build a customer base through brochures and personal recommendations.
With orders you handle yourself, you’ll need to organise the practical side too: collecting orders, arranging deliveries and keeping track of payments.
You can also combine online and local selling, offering customers the option that suits them.
Watch our introduction to becoming an Avon rep
You may already know Reps Anywhere through our Avon brochure videos. Watch our introduction to explore becoming a representative, then check the current costs and application details below.
How much does it cost to join Avon?
Avon’s Essentials Pack normally costs £10 and provides the printed materials you need to get started. Promotional offers sometimes reduce the price.
You can start your first month with the pack and Avon’s free online shop and digital brochure, without buying extra brochures or samples upfront. Additional brochures can follow as your customer base grows.
Read our full guide to Avon joining costs and what’s in the Essentials Pack.
How much can you earn as an Avon representative?
Avon currently advertises up to 32% commission on product sales, subject to its programme terms. That is a maximum rate, rather than a promise that every sale or every representative qualifies for it.
What you earn will depend on the sales you make, the commission rules that apply and your business expenses. It helps to keep three figures separate:
- Sales: the value of the products your customers buy.
- Commission or sales margin: what you earn from those sales before expenses.
- Profit: what remains after your business expenses.
For a simple illustration, £100 of qualifying sales at an assumed 25% commission rate would produce £25 before expenses. If you spent £5 on materials and deliveries, £20 would remain before any tax due.
This is an arithmetic example, not an earnings forecast or confirmation of the rate you would receive.
A useful starting point is to think about how much time you can give the business, how you will reach customers and what it will cost to serve them. You can then review your actual results as you go.
Read our full guide to Avon rep earnings, commission rates and examples.
Could selling Avon suit you?
Avon may appeal if you enjoy beauty products, like talking to customers and are comfortable spending time building a small business.
You’ll need to be willing to follow up enquiries, learn about products and keep your orders and expenses organised.
It’s also worth thinking about the parts that can take time. Your first customers may not appear immediately, some people won’t order, and setting up an online shop doesn’t automatically bring visitors.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before asking questions. Understanding those practical details can help you make a more confident decision.
Still deciding? Read our guide to whether becoming an Avon rep is worth it, including who it suits, the benefits and the everyday work involved.
How to become an Avon representative
1. Open your application
Use the button below to go to Avon’s registration website. The page should identify Carolyn as the person you’re joining with.
2. Enter your details
Follow Avon’s application steps and use details that match your identification. Read the current representative agreement, costs and account conditions before accepting them.
3. Follow the setup instructions
Avon will guide you through the next steps. Once your account is active, you can explore the tools available and start planning how to introduce your shop or brochure to customers.
Your application is completed with Avon and is subject to its eligibility requirements and terms.
Your questions about joining Avon
Can I sell Avon entirely online?
Yes. Avon offers an online shop and digital brochure, so you can choose to focus on online selling. You’ll still need a way to reach potential customers and keep them interested.
Do I have to go door to door?
You can choose other ways to introduce customers to Avon, including online selling and personal recommendations. Think about which approach you would feel comfortable doing consistently.
Do I need beauty or sales experience?
You don’t need to arrive knowing every product. Avon provides training resources, and you can build your product knowledge as you go. Being willing to learn, listen to customers and provide a reliable service will help.
How much time will I need?
That depends on your approach and what you want to achieve. Allow time for finding customers, answering questions and keeping records, as well as handling any orders and deliveries you manage yourself. There is no reliable number of hours that guarantees a particular income.
Will I be given customers?
Plan to build your own customer base. Start by considering who you can reach, how you will introduce your brochure or shop and what will encourage customers to order again.
Is this an employed job?
You would be running your own business as an independent representative. Consider the costs and responsibilities involved when deciding whether it suits you.
Can I join if I already have another job?
You can consider fitting Avon around other commitments. Be realistic about the time available and check any relevant conditions in your existing employment.
What if I decide to stop?
Read the current representative agreement for cancellation and account-closure arrangements. Before stopping, make sure you understand how to deal with outstanding orders, balances and returns.
Can I ask a question before applying?
Yes. Email Carolyn at carolyn@repsanywhere.co.uk with your questions about getting started.
Ready to explore becoming an Avon rep?
If you’ve read through the information and would like to take the next step, you can start your application below. If you’re still deciding, you’re welcome to ask a question first.
This page is from an independent Avon representative and sales leader. Applying through these links connects your application with Carolyn’s team. Earnings vary and are not guaranteed. Current Avon terms apply.
