Research Export and Distribution Options

Time Required: 2 weeks 1 month
Location: Quito and Abroad
Requirements: Market research experience; good Spanish
Notes:

• Export
       Gather details of export costs and procedures for the North America., Europe, and Japan markets
       Research differences for volume of shipments
       Gather detailed information on export costs. How to integrate export costs into product costing?
       Develop comparison chart of options.
  
• Distribution
       Research in-country distributors.
       Contact volunteers/friends for sales-rep position
  
  Need to develop a feasible commission plan This should only occur after determining final retail price that boutiques/gift stores can charge, researching maximum price that boutiques/gift stores are willing to pay, and conducting marketing research