sole agent

[/soʊl ˈeɪdʒənt/]
nounpl: sole agents
agente exclusivo
1. A person or company that has the exclusive right to represent, sell, or conduct business for another party in a specific territory or market
The company appointed him as the sole agent for all sales in Latin America.
A empresa o nomeou como agente exclusivo para todas as vendas na América Latina.
2. In legal and commercial contexts, an entity with exclusive authority to act on behalf of a principal
As the sole agent, she has the authority to negotiate contracts without consulting the main office.
Como agente exclusiva, ela tem autoridade para negociar contratos sem consultar a matriz.
The concept of 'sole agent' is significant in both Brazilian and American business cultures, particularly in distribution, real estate, and commercial representation. In Brazil, sole agents often operate under formal 'contrato de agência' (agency contracts) and have specific legal responsibilities. In the USA, this arrangement is common in real estate, automotive sales, and international trade. The exclusivity grants the agent significant market control but also carries responsibility for market development.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
exclusive agentsole distributorexclusive representativesole representative
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-exclusive agentmultiple agentsshared agency

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agente exclusivo
Most common term used in commercial and legal documents throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agente exclusivo / representante exclusivo
Both terms are widely used in business contexts
São Paulo
agente exclusivo / distribuidor exclusivo
Distribuidor exclusivo is also commonly used in commercial agreements
Portugal
agente exclusivo / representante exclusivo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in commercial and legal contexts

Related Words

agencyagentexclusive rightsdistributorrepresentativeauthorizationpower of attorney

Related Idioms & Phrases

to be granted sole agency
to hold exclusive agency
sole agency agreement
exclusive distribution rights
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