In today’s dynamic retail environment, you may need to assign multiple reps to a single territory, designate a senior rep to oversee others, or add assistant reps in higher-volume markets. On the RepZio platform, we refer to these roles as Parent Reps (senior) and Sub-Reps (secondary or assistant).
❓ Difference Between Parent and Sub-Reps
Parent Reps can view all customers and orders associated with their Sub-Reps.
Sub-Reps can only view their own assigned customers and orders—they cannot access the Parent Rep’s data.
🧩 Assign the Parent Rep
Within Sales Rep Details for the parent rep, select "none" from the dropdown menu. If you do not select "none" for the parent rep, you will be unable to select the rep in the dropdown menu for the sub-rep. Then, click Save Changes and Push Data Live.
Click on a sub-rep’s name to open their Sales Rep Details page
Click Edit Rep
In the Parent Rep dropdown, select the appropriate Parent Rep
Click Save Changes and Push Data Live
🛠 Troubleshooting Tips
Missing from the Parent Rep dropdown?
If a rep doesn’t appear in the list, set their current Parent Rep field to "None" to reset it. Make sure to Save Changes and Push Data Live. Then, go back into View/Edit Sales Reps and set the parent rep for a sub-rep.
🎥 Prefer a visual walkthrough?
Watch the video below for a step-by-step guide.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can a rep be both a Parent and a Sub-Rep?
A. No, a rep can only hold one role at a time—either a Parent or a Sub-Rep. Assigning a rep to both roles can cause visibility and access issues.
Q. Can reps share rep numbers?
A. No, reps should never share rep numbers. Doing so can lead to customer assignment errors and will require cleanup by the brand’s admin.
Q: Do I need a separate license for Sub-Reps?
A. All reps, whether Parent or Sub, need their own RepZio license. You can learn more about license types here.
Q: Can I reassign a Sub-Rep to a different Parent Rep later?
A. Yes, simply follow the same steps and select a new Parent Rep from the dropdown menu, then save and push data live.
Q: What if I don't see the Parent Rep I want to assign in the dropdown menu?
A. Double-check that their Parent Rep field is set to "None." Only reps without an existing parent designation appear in the dropdown.
Q: Will the Parent Rep be notified when a Sub-Rep places an order?
A. Yes—notifications are automatically sent when a Sub-Rep submits an order. The Parent Rep can also view all submitted orders from their Sub-Reps within the platform. Please note: unsubmitted orders are only visible on the device where they were created.
To send order confirmations to additional recipients (such as a manager or internal team), enter the desired email address in the CC Order Emails field during the sales rep setup.