01
Market research
Know before you commit
Market size, segments, competition, prices recorded in retail outlets, distribution channels, import rules — and a clear recommendation: go or no-go.
Services
Four services, one commitment
We never promise a commercial result. We commit to resources, deliverables and deadlines, written down before signature. Prices are set case by case, according to the product, the sector and the size of the territory.
02
Market entry
Enter with the right partners
Regulatory compliance, shortlisting and due diligence on distributors, qualified meetings, negotiation support and logistics set-up up to the first contract.
03
Brand representation
Be present without being there
A permanent local contact: quarterly action plan, prospecting, distributor management, market watch, brand protection and monthly reporting.
04
Short assignments
One question, one answer
Qualified introductions, local sourcing, partner due diligence, support during a visit to Abidjan, a flash study on one specific point.
All our services are quoted individually, after a first scoping conversation.
Services
Comparing the four services
Four scopes, four durations, four deliverables. The table shows, for each service, the situation it addresses, the time it takes and the first document you receive.
| Service | The situation addressed | Duration | First deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Market research | A manufacturer or brand considering Côte d’Ivoire without ever having sold there. | 3 to 6 weeks · two formats | A two-page scoping note at the end of the first week |
| 02 Market entry | A company that has decided to enter and is looking for a distributor or direct customers. | 2 to 4 months | An entry roadmap, dated and costed in working days |
| 03 Brand representation | A brand already selling in Côte d’Ivoire with no permanent local presence. | 12-month renewable mandate | A mandate contract: purpose, territory, duties, term, conditions |
| 04 Short assignments | A company that needs a check before committing. | 1 to 10 days | A written note at the end of every assignment, never just a phone call |
One service often leads to another: many files begin with a study or a one-off assignment, then continue as a market entry or a representation mandate.
Next step
Tell us what you are looking for in Côte d’Ivoire
A first thirty-minute conversation is enough to tell whether we are the right partner. No commitment, and under a confidentiality agreement if you prefer.
Send an enquiry
or write directly to info@gk-generalmerchant.com