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A French intermediary company supports companies manufacturing finished products in all sectors of activity (except Mass-market retailing) and software publishers, wishing to build a network of distributors or resellers in France and in Europe.

Summary

Profile Type
Business request
POD Reference
BRFR20240108018
Term of Validity
16 January 2024 - 15 January 2025
Company's Country
France
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
All countries
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General information

Short Summary
A French intermediary company offers its expertise and know-how to finished product manufacturers and software publishers, wishing to build their presence on the French or European market through a commercial agreement.
Full Description
The French commercial intermediary company located south of Paris, in France, thanks to its expertise, supports your company in commercial development, marketing and communication, in France and in Europe, by offering you operational support.The proximity of the main communication routes ensures great responsiveness and efficiency in our travel.

The French company carries out market research studies including the study of competitors, the list of the company's strengths, the areas for improvement, recommendations in commercial strategy, marketing and communication, the persona of targets. The French company will also write the offers and the partnership contracts.

The French company will also :

- Set up a network of resellers or distributors, including the creation of French-language tools for product presentation, sales and training speeches, prospecting, negotiation and signing the contract between the manufacturer and the reseller or distributor.

- Manage the network of resellers or distributors, including: training reseller or distributor staff in the sale of the products, organization of promotional events, lead generating events to optimize the notoriety of the manufacturer at resellers or distributors's headquarters, carrying out communication campaign on Facebook / Linkedin social networks (Optional), putting the manufacturer in touch with French influencers, optimizes the company's visibility via specialized media (Optional), presence in trade shows.

The French company will carry out all these services in complete transparency through a business review.
Advantages and Innovations
• More than 10 years of experience in building and managing a network of resellers
• Local Expertise with an in-depth knowledge of the local market, culture, business practices and regulations.
• Access to an Established Distribution Network
• Time Saving
• Language and Cultural Barrier Reduction
• Scalability
• Focus on Innovation
Stage of Development
Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
IPR description
- All the products must comply with European standards and must bear the CE mark.
- The partner must have minimum an English website.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
- The manufacturers of finished products or the software publishers will provide all operational capabilities, namely marketing, communication, logistics, after-sales service, technical and commercial documents, security testing, customer references and references from resellers or distributors from other countries.
- The manufacturers of finished products or the software publishers will also invite the French company to come and visit its administrative premises, its manufacturing premises, and to meet its future correspondents in marketing, communication, after-sales service, logistics, legal, management; before any collaboration signature.
- A regular, planned collaborative role is expected from the business partner.
- A strong availability and responsiveness on the part of the business partner is expected.
- The business partner will be able to provide everything the French company needs for its mission and the needs of resellers or distributors.
Type and Size of Partner
SME <=10SME 11-49SME 50 - 249Big company
Type of partnership
Commercial agreement

Call details

Coordinator required
Yes

Dissemination

Technology keywords
03010 - Household Goods & Appliances11007 - Sports and Leisure11009 - Creative products01003003 - Artificial Intelligence (AI)01001002 - Digital Systems, Digital Representation
Market keywords
07001007 - Other leisure and recreational products and services07004008 - Other consumer products
Sector Groups Involved
Retail
Targeted countries
All countries