Trade Winds Agency · Engagement Structures

How we work together.

Four structures, one outcome — your brand selling in the markets that matter. Every structure gives you access to the same global network, the same agent relationships, and the same portfolio leverage from day one. The structure determines how we work, not whether we work.

Structure 01

Commission Only — House Project

Zero fixed cost. Pure performance alignment.

For producers who want to activate export without committing a budget — or who already have some market presence and need a specialist network to accelerate it.

You enter the TWA active portfolio immediately. Every agent relationship, every importer conversation, every portfolio introduction — working toward a confirmed order.

No order, no cost. No risk, no ceiling.

What you pay
€0 upfront
Commission on confirmed invoice value only. Agreed at engagement.
Why you want it
You want export traction without fixed overhead. Test the network before committing further.
What it solves
The cold start problem. Established importer relationships in 18+ markets — available from day one.
How it activates
Portfolio inclusion immediately. Agent-led outreach through proven channels. Live pipeline reporting via shared Google Drive.
How it creates value
Commission earned only on confirmed, cleared orders. Our interests are perfectly aligned — we only win when you win.
Structure 02

Fractional Export — Retainer + Commission

Dedicated sessions. Structured programme. Lower commission rate.

For producers who need more than network access — they need someone actively working their export development on a defined, accountable schedule.

A named account lead is allocated to your brand. Sessions are booked in advance. Deliverables are agreed. You receive live pipeline reporting and a structured market plan from the first month.

The retainer reduces the commission rate — because the relationship is already working.

What you pay
€250 / session
4-hour sessions + commission on confirmed invoice value.
Packages from 2 sessions per month.
Why you want it
You want a structured, accountable export programme — not just a network to sit inside.
What it solves
The gap between intent and pipeline. Export development without dedicated resource almost always stalls.
How it activates
90-day market plan agreed at onboarding. Sessions booked monthly. Named account lead. Full pipeline visibility throughout.
How it creates value
Fixed sessions mean committed time — not best-effort. Lower commission means you are not paying twice for the same relationship.
Structure 03

Export Management — Full-Time Leadership

A dedicated export manager. Without the employment cost.

For producers ready to move at scale — who need a dedicated export manager running their operation full-time, without the cost and risk of a permanent hire.

A named TWA export manager leads your operation at full-time equivalent hours: direct market negotiation, multi-channel outreach, distributor management, trade visits and live pipeline reporting throughout.

The agency's full network and infrastructure sit behind every decision. No employer overhead. No notice period.

What you pay
€6,000 / month
+ commission on confirmed invoice value.
Structured at engagement.
Why you want it
You need someone running your export function full-time — not advising on it part-time. The scale of ambition requires it.
What it solves
The cost and commitment of a full-time in-house hire — without the employment risk. An experienced export manager from day one.
How it activates
Named export manager from day one. Full-time equivalent hours. Structured onboarding, territory planning, importer outreach — all running in parallel.
How it creates value
The agency network sits behind the export manager — additional agents activated across markets as the pipeline builds. A full export team, not a single hire.
Structure 04

Expert Consultancy — Project-Based Input

Specific expertise. When you need it. No ongoing commitment.

For producers who have a specific question, challenge or decision to work through — and need expert input without entering a long-term engagement.

Sessions are booked individually. The deliverable is agreed before the session begins.

Typical uses: export readiness audit, market entry strategy, distributor evaluation, pricing structure review, trade materials critique, or a commercial health check before a key meeting.

What you pay
€250 / session
4 hours. No commission. No retainer. No minimum commitment.
Why you want it
A specific decision requires expert input — but the timing or budget does not suit an ongoing engagement. You want answers, not a programme.
What it solves
Access to senior export expertise on a session basis, without minimum commitments. The output is practical and immediately applicable.
How it activates
Session booked, deliverable agreed, output delivered. Can be standalone or the starting point for a broader engagement.
How it creates value
Decisions made with experienced export intelligence behind them are better decisions. Around 120 years of combined network experience, available by the session.
At a glance

Compare the structures

House Project Fractional Export Mgmt Consultancy
Fixed monthly cost€0€250/session€6,000€250/session
Commission on salesYesReducedReduced—
Named account lead✓✓✓—
Structured market plan—✓✓—
Agent network — day one✓✓✓✓
Full-time hours——✓—
Best forZero-risk entryStructured developmentFull-time leadershipSpecific expertise

The right structure starts with a conversation.

We take on a small number of new partnerships each year — those where the brand, the category and the ambition are genuinely aligned. If you are reading this, the conversation has already started.

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