How to Become a DSTV Agent: Have you ever wondered how to become a DSTV agent and make money? In the course of this post, we will be sharing with you step-by-step on how to become a DSTV Agent anywhere you are.
You and I know that DSTV has emerged as one of the biggest satellite TV providers in Africa as a whole.
In 2018, across Sub-Saharan Africa, there were 13.5 million DStv subscribers, with 7 million in South Africa alone. The Total number of DSTV PVR decoders reached 1.4 million in 2018.
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These statistics show how big the industry you are going into is. To tap into this juicy industry you need to be an agent.
What do you need to become a DSTV Agent in Nigeria
We will be showing some of the things you some of the Requirements to become an agent.
- Becoming a DSTV agent does not need any demanding training. A bit of technical training may be ideal because the duty of the DSTV agent involves installations and repairs.
- Capital is required to run this business. As an intending Agent, then you will need a considerable amount of money to run the business because the DSTV franchise is what you are acquiring.
- Your ability to relate with persons will be useful in business as this. You are representing the company in the area your company is located in. A lot of questions, enquiries, and complaints from potential customers will be asked from time to time.
Duties of a Agent
- Installations
- Repair
- Troubleshooting
- Sales
- Recommendation, etc.
Where to Establish your DSTV Agency Business
Due to the rapid growth of the company, DSTV is in very high demand. To break-even as a DSTV agent, we advise you to establish your business in the location where you have more population.
Most MultiChoice agents I know usually live in cities or big cities that accommodate a lot of businesses.
Is there any training before one becomes an agent?
To become a successful DSTV agent, you need to be trained technically by Multichoice (Parent company).
Multichoice will show you a few things you need to know about the technical aspect of the job while the interpersonal skills need to be developed by you.
How to Register For DSTV Agent Training
- To register as an agent, you must first download a form through the DSTV website.
- After filling out the downloaded form, you send the filled form to the company through their email address.
How much money do you need?
You need to make a financial commitment called franchise fees to the company. This fee is a prerequisite to becoming a DSTV agent. MultiChoice will then guide and furnish you with the methods and resources to enable you to kickstart your business.
What you need to qualify as a DSTV Agent
- As stated above, you need to take part in the training course organized by Multichoice.
- After the training, you will be given an assessment in which you are expected to reach a certain passing mark.
In Conclusion
You can also locate an agent around you for mentorship. Having a mentor will fast-track the whole process for you.