Market Retainer Service in Japan
Overview
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Market intelligence for public sector sales teams
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Western United States Agricultural Trade Association
DESCRIPTION
The selected vendor will provide in-market retainer services in Japan and serve as an in-country representative supporting market development, market intelligence, and trade promotion activities. The vendor will also provide and follow up on relevant trade leads through an online trade lead portal.
The vendor will identify, establish, and maintain relationships with buyers and influential contacts in the marketing, distribution, transportation, retail, food service, and ingredient sectors. Responsibilities will also include engagement with relevant local governmental agencies, trade offices, and regulatory bodies involved in food and agriculture policy in Japan.
Market intelligence services will cover local demand and market trends, key importers and distributors, distribution channels, consumer profiles, applicable laws and regulations, international competitors, emerging product opportunities, and other information that can help companies succeed in the Japanese market. The vendor will provide market intelligence support to companies entering the market for the first time, including businesses that are new to exporting or new to Japan.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due September 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Western United States Agricultural Trade Association. The work is located in United States; Japan.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Japan-based or Japan-focused market development and trade promotion firm
- Established relationships with buyers, distributors, governmental agencies, and regulatory bodies
- Experience in food, agriculture, retail, food service, transportation, or ingredient markets
- Strong capabilities in market intelligence, exporter advising, and trade lead development
- Bilingual or multilingual team with demonstrated in-country business expertise
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