How We Work
How We Work
We work with every client along a clear roadmap. The eight steps below summarize the journey from first introduction to sustainable trade.
1
Step 01
Discovery
We analyze your company, product and current trade structure.
2
Step 02
Goal setting
We jointly clarify priority markets, products and customer profiles.
3
Step 03
Research
We conduct in-depth research at country, sector and company level.
4
Step 04
Contact
We make professional first contact with decision-makers.
5
Step 05
Negotiation
We manage sampling, quotation and price negotiations.
6
Step 06
Order
We close the first order under secure terms.
7
Step 07
Operations
We coordinate freight, customs, banking and documentation.
8
Step 08
Continuity
We scale the channel through repeat orders.
Working Principles
Working Principles
- Binding commercial decisions are made with the client's approval.
- Regular updates are provided on research, meetings and operations.
- Commercial information is used only within the scope of the engagement and with confidentiality.
- Connections developed by Tradepartment are kept exclusive to the client for the relevant product and scope during the contract.
- Specialist service providers are coordinated under a single process.
- We measure success not just by number of firms reached or transactions completed, but by active, sustainable trade channels that generate recurring orders.