Client Situation
- A Central European entrepreneur and manufacturer of an innovative new fire extinguishing spray seeking UK retail market launch.
- Retail know-how and contacts needed in order to prepare the go-to-market sales plan
- Support required to develop the financial plan and develop target client pitches
Our Approach
- UK retail market and competitor product review conducted to establish entry price, target margin and marketing pitch.
- Identified a group of target retailers with well developed Home Safety categories.
- A sales pitch was prepared for the fire extinguishing spray and presented at an initial meeting with the Category Manager/Buyer for the largest UK retailer.
- Client supported through new supplier process, agreeing terms and conditions, meeting legal and supply chain requirements
Business Benefits
- The product was successfully launched in the leading UK retailer’s largest class of stores as part of the planned range change cycle.
- Sales target expectations were achieved leading to a range extension to the top 700+ stores.
- Day to day account management handed over to the client once the objectives of the market launch were successfully achieved.