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AHDB (Defra Network eTendering Portal)

In-Market representative for the USA (covering Dairy products)

Business ServicesCPV 79416000
Value£210k
Deadline22 May 2023
Published28 Apr 2023
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 28 Apr 2023ClosedCloses 22 May 2023
Who to contact
Sarah Waters
procurement@ahdb.org.uk

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How to submit
Open the submissions portal

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£210ktotal contract value
median £66k
this tender£0£1.6m

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The brief

The USA is a key target market for high quality dairy products (especially Cheese) into the retail and foodservice sectors.

British dairy products are produced to the highest standards and are of the highest quality.

The successful representative will be responsible for delivering an agreed strategy, including delivering agreed promotions and events, an online and social media channel strategy, and connections and networking with potential customers and exporters for British Dairy.

The aim is to increase awareness to help drive value and volume sales.

It is preferred that the supplier/agency is located or has a commercial office in the USA.<br/>The successful representative will be expected to:<br/><br/>• Liaise closely with the AHDB Dairy Exports team, to agree and update on activity and provide the latest market intelligence and insights <br/>• Identify and develop priority markets (East coast, West coast or specific states for dairy products)<br/>• Effectively maintain and build new relationships with relevant contacts in the US .

Where appropriate, work jointly with them to increase market exposure and demand for British dairy products.<br/>• Devise and implement effective local strategies to promote British dairy products aimed at increasing awareness and brand loyalty.<br/>• Devise and help implement online and social media strategy in conjunction with AHDB Dairy & a social media company to raise awareness of British Dairy products.<br/>• Support in-market exhibition activity. <br/>• Liaise with AHDB staff in areas such as media, PR, digital.<br/>Value of the contract is £70k per annum (which includes £10k marketing spend).

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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The successful representative will be responsible

The successful representative will be responsible for delivering an agreed strategy, including delivering agreed promotions and events, an online and social media channel strategy, and connections and networking with potential customers and exporters for British Dairy.

02

The successful representative will be expected

The successful representative will be expected to:.

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Liaise closely with the AHDB Dairy Exports

Liaise closely with the AHDB Dairy Exports team, to agree and update on activity and provide the latest market intelligence and insights.

04

Effectively maintain and build new relationships

Effectively maintain and build new relationships with relevant contacts in the US .

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Devise and implement effective local strategies

Devise and implement effective local strategies to promote British dairy products aimed at increasing awareness and brand loyalty.

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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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012236-2023
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