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- David Hodgson, founder of FLUID DBS, is a wine trade professional with over two decades of experience in the international hospitality and wine industries
- FLUID DBS tailors specialist services to represent wine brands, embracing and supporting the brand ethos and strategy of the client’s business to deliver growth and new market opportunities in UK/Europe
- Based in London, FLUID DBS is strategically based to service European markets
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Strategy
- Harness the producer’s unique brand attributes, regional diversity and resources to create a competitive proposition for acquiring and developing the best distribution possible
- Prioritise European markets strategically to ensure that the brand ladder targets appropriate channels by market
- To work closely with partners and understand their modus operandi
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Opportunity |
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- FLUID DBS provides UK and European market solutions for international wine producers
- A “home away from home” for brands, providing a cost effective alternative to a dedicated European office, team and overheads
- A diverse network of distribution partners and industry contacts provides a strong trade network platform for FLUID DBS clients
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Clients |
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International Markets |
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United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands
Republic of Ireland
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Denmark
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Iceland
The Netherlands
Germany
Switzerland
Austria
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Russian Federation
Bulgaria/Romania
Poland
Baltics
Malta
Canada |
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Services Fluid DBS specialises in and provides: |
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Distribution Strategy
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Agency Procurement & Management
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Channel Logistics & Supply Chain advice
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Brand Review & Performance Analysis
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Pricing, Advertising & Promotion and yield management
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Product Marketing Advice –style, design & evolution
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Events, exhibitions, public relations, and liaison with industry organisations
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Financial, legal and management advice
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Partners
- A clear agreement is developed with partner brands to ensure mutual objectives, terms and conditions, and timescale
- Monthly reports are produced for review against objectives and trading conditions
- Remuneration structure is based on a competitive retainer and commission basis, as agreed
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Contact Us |
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David Hodgson MBA
TEL:+44(0)7730942015
EMAIL: david@fluiddbs.com
SKYPE: dwhodgson1
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FLUID DBS
Unit 19F
Tower Workshops
58 Riley Road
London SE1 3DG
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