Is it permissible for a sales manager to sell his company's products for his own account at the same distributor price without distinction, given his knowledge of the different distributor prices, and is it permissible for him to take the average price among them without the company's knowledge, while he receives a salary for his work?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The sales representative is an agent for the entity for which he works. He is not permitted to purchase for himself or for anyone considered in his stead without the permission of his principal. Accordingly, it is not permissible to sell any of these products to oneself except with the company's permission and knowledge.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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