1. Export Diagnostic
5–7 weeks. We review margins, product-market fit, capacity, export history, resources and routes to market. The output is a prioritised 90-day plan—not a catalogue of possibilities.
Senior export leadership · Flexible format
Fractional Export Director for food manufacturers in Europe.
Fractional export management and hands-on food export consulting for manufacturers that want international growth but do not need—or are not yet ready for—a full-time export director. We clarify where to invest, organise the route to market and work alongside your team to deliver measurable progress.
Discuss your export challenge → Read the FAQ ↓A strong fit when
Your export potential is real, but progress is fragmented.
You are considering too many markets or products. Previous studies have not led to action. Your team lacks senior export capacity. Distributor performance is uneven. Commercial decisions need a clearer profitability and resource framework.
Geographic scope
A scope defined by your potential—not only by our direct footprint.
A fractional export director mandate may cover France, Benelux, other European countries or selected international markets. Trade In World assesses the opportunity, prioritises markets, designs the route to market and leads execution with your team and, where needed, qualified local partners.
Our strongest direct commercial presence and established buyer network remain in Belgium and the French overseas territories.
Three engagement formats
Start with the bottleneck.
2. Execution Mandate
We work alongside your team to implement agreed priorities: target accounts, outreach, pipeline discipline, partner follow-up, internal coordination and measurable KPIs.
3. Distributor Search
We define the ideal partner profile, build and qualify the shortlist, approach relevant distributors and support discussions through negotiation and onboarding.
What we need from you
Detailed product catalogue, margins and profitability, production capacity, export history, current partners, internal resources and direct access to the people needed for decisions.
The diagnostic
From evidence to a practical 90-day plan.
Understand
Clarify objectives, constraints, profitability, capacity and what has already been tried.
Prioritise
Select the markets, products, channels and customers with the strongest realistic potential.
Mobilise
Define actions, ownership, target partners, KPIs, timetable and decision points for the next 90 days.
We do not just deliver reports. We implement them.
The company can execute the plan internally, or Trade In World can remain involved through a focused implementation mandate.
Frequently asked questions
Before we start.
Do you replace our export manager?
No. We can fill a temporary leadership gap or work alongside the existing export, sales and management teams on a clearly defined priority.
How is this different from traditional consulting?
The diagnostic is designed around implementation. It ends with choices, named priorities, owners and KPIs. When required, we stay involved to execute the plan and engage the market.
What does the 5–7 week diagnostic deliver?
A structured assessment, prioritised market-product-channel choices and a practical 90-day action plan including target partners, responsibilities, indicators and next decisions.
Must we continue with an execution mandate?
No. Your team may implement the plan internally. The execution mandate is optional and defined separately.
Can you guarantee a distributor or sales result?
No responsible export partner can guarantee a listing or order. We commit to a rigorous process, qualified targeting, transparent reporting and disciplined execution.
Which companies benefit most?
Food manufacturers with viable products, management commitment and international ambition, but insufficient senior capacity, focus or route-to-market traction.
Are assignments limited to Belgium and the French overseas territories?
No. These are our core markets for direct commercial representation. Fractional Export Director assignments can cover France, Benelux, other European countries or selected international markets, depending on commercial potential, available resources and project feasibility.