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Export Growth Program · 2026

by Distributors Road

The Accelerator Your brand. Their markets. Real presence.

A dedicated program to introduce your products to the right buyers, in the right markets — through direct field meetings, tastings, and brand storytelling.

Discover How It Works
10–20% Acceptance Rate
Asia Pacific · Europe
No Commission on Sales
Online Tracking Dashboard
Export
is
hard.

Producing great products is only half the equation. Breaking into foreign markets requires a local presence, credibility, and the right relationships — and all of that takes time and resources most producers don't have alone.

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Ground-Level Presence

Without someone physically meeting buyers, presenting samples and telling your brand story in the local language and culture, your products stay invisible.

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The Right Network

In markets like Asia, access is everything — and access comes from relationships, not cold calls. A buyer network built over 20 years is invaluable, and nearly impossible to replicate from scratch. Without it, doors simply don't open.

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Consistent Follow-Up

A single trade show visit is never enough. Building buyer relationships requires months of structured prospecting, follow-up, and relationship management.

The Accelerator is a carefully curated program. We work only with producers whose products have genuine export potential — and we take their success personally.

The Traditional Routes
vs. The Accelerator

There are several ways to develop export. Each has a cost, a risk, and a reality.

Traditional
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Trade Shows

High visibility in target market
Meet many buyers at once
3 to 5 years of consistent presence needed
Very high annual cost (booth, travel, samples)
You manage all follow-up yourself
Traditional
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Commission Agent

No upfront salary cost
Motivated by sales success
Serious, dedicated agents are nearly impossible to find in 2026
Little control over how your brand is presented
Often ghosted if early results are slow
Traditional
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Hired Export Manager

Full-time dedicated resource
Deep alignment with your brand
Very expensive (salary + relocation + expenses)
Long ramp-up: training, market integration, network building
High risk if the hire doesn't work out
✦ The Accelerator
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The Distributors Road Alternative

A structured, done-for-you program that gives your brand a real market presence — without a full-time hire, without trade show costs, and without giving up a percentage of your sales.

Fixed fee per country — no commission on sales, ever
Direct buyer meetings, tastings, and brand storytelling
Phase 1: Prospection (Jan–June) + Phase 2: Field meetings (July–Dec)
Online tracking dashboard — full visibility on actions taken
We own import entities in most target markets
Flexible 5-year horizon — no pressure on short-term timelines
You own your customers & their data — no middlemen, ever
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The only program that backs it up

Our Sales Guarantee

No export solution (not trade shows, not local agents, not a full-time hire) can ever guarantee sales. Results always depend on your product, your pricing, and the market. That's an industry-wide truth.

Trade Shows Local Agents In-House Export Hire
The Accelerator — Exclusive

If your sales don't reach €50,000 ExW in Year 1, we run the full program again at our cost.

No other export solution makes this commitment. We put our work on the line because we believe in it, and because we select only producers we genuinely believe in. The guaranteed threshold can even be set higher depending on your profile and markets — assessed case by case during your personalised quote.

What the Accelerator
Actually Does

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Targeted Buyer Prospecting

We identify and contact at least 200 qualified importers, distributors, and buyers in your target markets, building a pipeline specific to your product category and positioning.

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Direct Buyer Meetings

Our team arranges and attends in-person meetings with potential buyers. We present your products, share your story, and conduct professional tastings on your behalf.

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Brand Storytelling

We translate your brand identity into language that resonates with local buyers — adapting tone, emphasis, and positioning to cultural expectations.

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Full Tracking & Reporting

You access a shared online platform with real-time visibility on all prospecting actions, meetings booked, buyers contacted, and outcomes logged.

Program Timeline
Each year runs across two structured phases, giving buyers time to evaluate, decide, and order.
Phase 1 — Prospection · Jan – Jun
Market research · Buyer outreach · Initial contacts
Phase 2 — Field Meetings · Jul – Dec
In-person meetings · Tastings · Brand presentations · Follow-up · Order discussions
5
Year horizon
2
Phases / year
360°
Tracking

"This phase is not optional — it is the foundation of every solid long-term brand. Taking the time to explain your product to decision-makers, face to face, builds the kind of trust no algorithm can replace. In an era of artificial intelligence, the human factor is the key differentiator for the producers who will truly break through."

Alexandre Petit

Alexandre Petit

Founder, Distributors Road

How the Accelerator
Works

3 easy steps from your first request to program launch.

1

You Apply

Submit your request on this page: tell us about your products and the markets you're targeting. That's it (no commitment at this stage).

2

Selection & Custom Quote

We review your application and assess your profile. If selected, you receive your personalised quote within 48 hours. If not selected at this stage, we will schedule a call with you to explore whether there is a path forward together.

3

Sign, Pay & Launch

You accept the quote and make your payment. We issue your invoice and the program begins. We hold a final onboarding call if needed, then share your access to our online tracking platform so you can follow every step in real time, daily.

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How is pricing determined?

The fee is per country and fully custom — it varies based on the number of countries (degressive rates for multiple markets), the type of products, and the buyer targets in each market. Apply to receive your personalised quote.

What Does the
Accelerator Cost?

A structured monthly investment — no commission, no percentage on sales, ever.

Starting from
€1,497/month
over 12 months · per country
Up to
Fully custom
multi-market & large-scale programs

Your customers, your data · no commission · no percentage on sales · ever

The fee depends on several criteria:

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Number of Countries

Degressive rates apply when you select multiple markets. The more countries you commit to, the lower the per-country fee.

Degressive pricing
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Type of Product

Premium spirits, fine wines, artisan food — each category has its own market complexity, buyer base, and level of effort required on the ground.

Category-specific
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Type of Buyers Targeted

Mass retail, premium on-trade, specialist importers, e-commerce — the scope and depth of buyer outreach directly influences the program cost.

Buyer scope

Options

Add-ons such as trade show presence, dedicated communication campaigns, PR, or photography are available and quoted additionally.

Additional option

What's included

  • Full prospection phase (before June 30)
  • Field meetings & tastings phase (Jul–Dec)
  • Online tracking dashboard with full visibility
  • Import & logistics coordination (where applicable)
  • No commission on sales, ever
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A transparent note

The fee is a program investment — not a guarantee of sales. It covers structured market action: real buyers contacted, meetings held, brand presented. Results depend on your product, pricing, and the market. We'll be honest with you about fit before you ever sign anything.

Your exact quote is provided after the selection call — at no cost, no obligation.

Select Your Markets

Click to choose the markets that match your export ambitions. Then click Apply after your selection.

Asia Pacific
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Taiwan
Asia Pacific
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Hong Kong & Macau
Asia Pacific
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China Mainland
Asia Pacific
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Japan
Asia Pacific
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Singapore
Asia Pacific
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The Philippines
Asia Pacific
Europe
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United Kingdom
Europe
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France
Europe
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Germany
Europe
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Belgium & Luxembourg
Europe

0 market(s) selected

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From Your Cellar
to Their Shelves

In most markets, we don't just introduce you to buyers — we own the import structure.

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Our Own Import Entities

In most of our target markets, we operate our own import companies — some of which already supply the country's largest national buyers, representing tens of thousands of final points of sale.

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Flexible Distribution Network

Depending on the buyer and the market, one or several distributors may handle delivery. Our importer consolidates orders and coordinates the chain, adapted to your products and target buyers.

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Full Logistics Support

Documents, customs, taxes, transport — we manage everything end-to-end, or guide you through every step. You focus on production; we handle the complexity of international trade.

Our Guarantees & Schedule

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Flexible 5-Year Horizon

Export markets are built over years, not months. We contract on a 5-year base timeline with fully adjustable dates. Personnel changes, sampling delays, regulatory timelines — real-world factors are built into our schedule. No pressure, no penalties for market realities.

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Sales Guarantee

We generally include a sales amount guarantee in your contract (ExW). The guarantee works simply: if the agreed sales target is not reached within the program period, we repeat the program the following year at our cost. Ask us whether your profile qualifies.

How to Join
the Accelerator

1

Submit Your Request

Fill in the form on this page — your products, the countries that interest you, and a brief overview of your export objectives. No commitment, no upfront cost.

2

Selection & Quote

If we already know each other, or after an introductory call, we assess your profile. Selected producers receive a fully customised quote — starting from €1,497/month over 12 months, up to fully bespoke programs for multi-market or large-scale projects.

3

Sign, Pay & We Launch

You sign the quote digitally and make your payment. We issue your invoice and the program starts — prospection phase first, then field meetings. Full tracking dashboard included.

Ready to grow your
export presence?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Submit yours today and our team will get back to you within 5 business days.

No commitment required at application stage

10 Markets.
One Program.

We operate across Asia and Europe — click on the map to select your target markets.

CHINA JAPAN TAIWAN HK & MACAU SINGAPORE PHILIPPINES UK FRANCE GERMANY BELGIUM
✦ Click the map to select your target markets ✦
🇨🇳 China Mainland 🇯🇵 Japan 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇭🇰 Hong Kong & Macau 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇵🇭 The Philippines 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇧🇪 Belgium & Luxembourg

Our Buyer Network

A buyers network built over 20 years.

Hotels, retailers, importers, airlines, online platforms — active buyers in Asia and Europe already sourcing products like yours.

Haven't applied yet? These are the buyers waiting to discover your brand.

✦ Select Your Markets & Apply
◆ Client Results

What our clients say

Real results from brands already in the field with us.

★★★★★

"We launched our luxury beer brand across mainland China and Taiwan in just 3 months through Alexandre Petit's import network. Every KPI was exceeded and the rollout was well ahead of schedule."

BP
Bernard P.
🇲🇨 Monaco · Luxury Beer
★★★★★

"Our export sales are extremely solid thanks to the tools and media reach of the Media International News group. Their consistency over many years has been a real asset for our international growth."

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Luis G.
🇵🇹 Portugal · Wine & Spirits
★★★★★

"Field ambassador deployment is by far the best lever in terms of results per cost for export. We are doing everything to be selected this year and join the program."

SL
Sophia L.
🇮🇹 Italy · Food & Gourmet

The Accelerator 2026 — Applications open now.