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HOW AN ENGAGEMENT WORKS

A clear 4-step path, built for your brand.

01

Diagnostic

Assess channel readiness, pricing, margins, and the realistic milestone path.

02

Structure

Select the engagement model, set milestone targets and build trade plan.

03

Activation

Run buyer pitches, stand up brokers and distributors, win first placements

04

Scale

Manage velocity through each band, from pilot toward national distribution.

ENGAGEMENT MODELS

Three ways to engage - matched to your stage.

Every brand sits at a different point on the velocity curve. Each model balances guaranteed retainer against performance commission, so the structure fits your channel maturity and appetite for risk.

Choose your pricing plan

Best for established brands scaling a known channel, or expanding distribution.

 

Lower commission, steady partnership, long-term oriented.

2.0-3.0% COMMISSION
Alignment: HIGH

COMMISSION BY DISTRIBUTION BAND

STORE COUNT • REVENUE

≤ 60 stores • ~$93K / quarter

61-300 stores • ~$250K / quarter

301-750 stores • ~$700K / quarter

751-1,100+ stores • ~$701K+ / quarter

ALIGNED START

5.0%

4.5%

4.0%

3.5%

STANDARD

PURE PERFORMANCE

3.0%

2.7%

2.3%

2.0%

6.0%

5.5%

5.0%

4.5%

Margin Accelerator

+0.5%

+0.5%

+0.5%

When client hits net-margin target

Commission terms illustrativie. No-retainer track reflects a first-year PO bonus structure.

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    Fractional commercial sales leadership for food &CPG brands building toward national retail.

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