For importers/distributors,
We offer you a wide range of spirit brands around the world to help expand your portfolio and increase sales.
For brand owners/spirits producers
We assist entering the Japanese market by appointing a right distributor and becoming a local representative for ongoing support. You can approach over 20 established importers with a single point of contact and choose the best partner.
Different business manners, languages and Japan's unique distribution structure can often lead to misunderstanding for oversea brand owners. We interpret you to explain clearly with our experiences and knowledge.
To include:
- Appoint a right importer from our list of selected importers.
- Negotiate the pricing, payment terms, allocations and A&P (marketing budget).
- Provide you with information about required documents for Japan customs.
- Manage the relationship between importers and you as a local office.
- Attend trade shows/exhibitions/festivals/events on your behalf.
- Help create marketing plans in cooperation with importers.
- Assist appoint a local brand ambassador. (If required but recommended)
Workflow:
Far East Japan
- Receives information about brand including company profile, presentation, pricing, marketing budget and payment terms that are required for offering.
- Draws up a shortlist of suitable importers from our database.
- Creates interesting brand pitch that attracts to potential importers.
- Begins a discussion with importers who shows an interest.
- Closes a deal and sign a contract with an importer.
- Makes a plan to place an order and launch the brand in the market.