The distributor assumes liability for the products incurring a greater degree of risk than an agent in the course of his business. The distributor has no authority to create a contract between the supplier and customer. The customer’s contract will be with the distributor.
A Sales Agent is a self-employed intermediary who has continuing authority to negotiate the sale of goods on behalf of another person “the principal” (or to negotiate and conclude the sale of goods on behalf of and in the name of that principal).