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Commercial consulting for FMCG manufacturers

We help consumer goods manufacturers structure their Route to Market, improve distributor management and develop key accounts to achieve profitable growth in complex markets.

+45% growth in strategic segments across 320,000 traditional channel stores

We implemented the Perfect Store model for Sigma Alimentos in over 320,000 traditional retail stores in Mexico. The result was a 15% to 26% increase in volume per store, a 45% increase in strategic category segments, and a 70% improvement in the relevance of the recommended assortment by store type.

+45% growth

in strategic segments of the category.

Increase of between

15% and 26% by volume

per store.

Improvement of

70%

in the relevance of the recommended supplier according to the type of point of sale.

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“…they helped us accelerate the sales and profitability process of our traditional channels in Mexico, defining the image of success in more than 320,000 stores across the country”

Linda Rodríguez Vega

Hispanic Brands Marketing Director at Sigma

The 4 critical problems that hinder a manufacturer's growth

After three decades in the field, these operational and commercial patterns are repeated regardless of the size of the manufacturer or the market:

1.
Low numerical distribution and lack of control at point of sale

Lack of real market visibility, unresolved territorial disputes between distributors, and inconsistent execution. When a manufacturer cannot see what is happening at the point of sale, it makes blind decisions based on information that does not reflect reality.

2.
Unprofitable growth and hidden distribution costs

The business sells more volume each year, but profitability doesn't improve at the same rate. The cause is usually unprofitable routes operating without proper cost allocation, outdated commercial terms, and a misaligned channel mix.

3.
High concentration of risk in a few key accounts

Large retail chains accumulate bargaining power year after year. Manufacturers lacking a clear Joint Business Planning (JBP) strategy and category development systematically and silently lose profit margins.

4.
Low quality and consistency in field execution

Execution relies too heavily on individual will. When staff turnover or operations scale faster than the team's capabilities, brand presence in stores deteriorates significantly.

Our strategic consulting areas for mass consumption

We intervene surgically where the most critical bottleneck of your current operation is located, through four pillars:

01

We redesigned the distribution architecture to maximize numerical coverage, logistical efficiency, and market control. We defined strategic territories, channel coverage models, visit frequencies, and the governance structure with your distributors.

Route to Market design and optimization

02

We evaluated the entire sales organization: roles, incentives, KPIs, and management processes. We redesigned the structure and supported the field team until they were operating autonomously under the new model.

Commercial organization assessment and transformation

03

We transform the relationship with your retailers and key accounts. We move from annual transactional negotiations to joint business planning based on data, growth plans, and strategic category development.

Category Management and Joint Business Planning

04

We design the "Snapshot of Success" for each store type (what should be displayed on the shelf, where, and how it's measured). We don't deliver theoretical manuals; we implement the model in your daily operations and train your team to sustain it long-term.

Perfect Store implementation and in-store execution (POS)

Route to Market and execution tools
to download for free

Exclusive Distribution Agreement

A model with 19 legal and commercial clauses focused on Route to Market. It includes operational SLAs, A/B/C customer segmentation, discount scales, and 5 technical annexes ready for adaptation in Latin America.

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Case study
Route to Market

Download the technical document that details how we restructured the distribution strategy in more than 320,000 points of sale, with real data on coverage, route profitability and commercial effectiveness achieved.

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Is your business model generating the results it should?

 

The first step is a 30-minute conversation to understand your business bottleneck. No rigid presentations or pre-arranged business agendas. We work with consumer goods manufacturers with active operations in Mexico, Central America, Venezuela, Spain, and the United States.

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