I want to be a red wine import agent, but I have no experience at all. Where should I start?
Hello everyone! I've always been quite interested in the red wine industry. Now I want to engage in the red wine import agency business, but I have no relevant experience at all. I don't know what procedures to go through, how to find reliable suppliers, and how to develop sales channels. I feel completely confused. I hope experienced friends can give me some guidance. Thank you!
Professional consultant answers
Sarah ZhangYears of service:8Customer Rating:5.0
Document expertConsult
When being a red wine import agent, the following steps are crucial.
First, in terms of procedures, you need to register a company with import and export rights, then handle relevant certificates such as a food business license, and also go through the filing procedures at the customs, etc.
Be cautious when looking for suppliers. You can search for them by participating in international wine exhibitions, using industry platforms, etc. You should examine the winery scale, brewing process, reputation, etc.
To develop sales channels, you can cooperate with local hotels, restaurants, bars, etc., and also develop online e-commerce platform sales. At the same time, you should deeply understand red wine knowledge so that you can better recommend products to customers. In short, take it step by step and gradually accumulate experience.
David LiYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Senior customs declaration consultantConsult
It doesn't matter if you have no experience. First, learn more about red wine knowledge, understand the characteristics of different origins and varieties, so that you can have more confidence when talking to suppliers.
Robert ChenYears of service:6Customer Rating:5.0
Customer service consultantConsult
You can try to contact some industry associations. They can provide a lot of resources and information about red wine import agents, which is helpful for finding suppliers and understanding the process.
Joseph ZhouYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Senior foreign trade managerConsult
For sales channels, you can also consider cooperating with some gift companies. The red wine market as gifts is quite large.
Emily LiuYears of service:10Customer Rating:5.0
Settlement and payment expertConsult
Remember to pay attention to relevant policies and regulations. Sometimes policies can affect the development of import business. Don't suffer losses due to lack of understanding.