Best Practices for Reps: Commission Collection Services

MRCS assists manufacturers’ representatives in collecting unpaid sales commissions. MRCS has been in operation for over 30 years. While 60% of sales commission claims placed with MRCS are resolved amicably, MRCS will litigate in either state or federal court when necessary. Thirty-three (33) states have passed punitive damage statutes which protect manufacturers’ representatives’ rights and MRCS will utilize these statutes when appropriate.

One of the most frequently asked questions is "How far back can we go to collect sales commissions?" The answer to this question depends upon the statute of limitation in the individual state. Each state has a different statutory period which also varies with a written contract. In general, the statutory period is three years with no contract and up to ten years with a written contract. All sales commission collection claims by MRCS are on a contingency (no collection-no fee) basis. 

For additional information, visit the MRCS Website or call 972 422-7850, or click on the button below for the MAFSI MRCS Collection form to get the process started.

MAFSI Member MRCS Commission Collection Form

MRCS Member Testimonial - I must give my thanks to MAFSI for providing MRCS (Manufacturers Representatives Collection Service) as one of its service partners from the vast array of service links available to our members. My experience with MRCS was excellent and most helpful. I have had a manufacturer who has been chronically late in commission payment and this time was six months overdue with a sizable amount of money owed me. I was referred to MRCS initially by Alison Cody, our Executive Director.

Immediately within hours after contacting  MRCS  their main principal, Jim Dempster, reached out and spoke with me. He offered a full explanation of the strategy used in capturing commissions from negligent manufacturers going through step by step what would have to be done up to final litigation. He emphasized only a small percentage of cases go to trial (approx. 2%) and in most cases, a satisfactory settlement is reached. We discussed the problems specific to this manufacturer and provided me with the tools, support, and confidence necessary to approach this company again.  Fortunately, I was able to gain payment myself, however, in the event, I would have not been able to I am fully confident Jim would have placed this company under a full-court press. MRCS is a first-rate service and I would not hesitate to enlist their assistance again if the situation arose. They showed me they are a highly efficient, experienced, knowledgeable, and sincere partner for recovering unpaid commissions. Once again my thanks to MAFSI and Jim Dempster of MRCS for providing the help I needed. - Mike Thormann, Thormann Associates