Introducing your product to a new market is hard, and the uncertainty is real. SMC gives producers a professional, cost-effective and results-driven way to enter foreign markets and grow — without building an export department of their own.
Your export department, ready on day one
SMC performs every critical sales and marketing function that a company’s own export department would — from A to Z. You avoid the cost and risk of hiring an in-house team, and you benefit from distribution channels we have already built.
Because we live and work in the region, we understand the customs and culture of each market and its people.
How we take you to market
- Assess your export potential We review your product, capacity and pricing against foreign demand.
- Decide where to sell We shortlist the markets where your product has the best chance.
- Choose the route to market Distributor, agent, direct buyer or retail chain — we pick the right channel.
- Find the opportunities We identify and appoint the right partner to give your products maximum exposure.
- Launch and grow A full sales and marketing programme, run and monitored in every market.
What the sales and marketing programme covers
- Marketing plans for the region and, where needed, for individual markets
- Careful use of marketing budgets for the best return on investment
- Visibility, distribution and consumer-awareness campaigns
- Order planning and forecasting so distributors hit their sales targets
- Ongoing stock reporting to spot and fix in-market issues quickly
- Regular market visits to keep distributors focused
- Monitoring counterfeits, and protecting your brand, intellectual property and trademarks
Why companies work with SMC
Decades of experience
Three decades of living and working in Iran and abroad.
A reliable, focused team
We work to turn Iranian products into recognised brands.
Regional understanding
We know Iran’s neighbours — their people, culture and customs.
Growth in hard conditions
We keep growing business despite the frequent difficulties of the region.
An existing network
A ready network of business partners across our markets.
Built for SMEs
Ideal for small and medium-sized producers who want to export without a large up-front investment.
Where we operate
- CIS countries
- Iraq
- Afghanistan
- Turkey
- Persian Gulf
- Pakistan
- India
- China
- Africa
Let’s talk about your product
An export advisor will review your product and suggest the best markets.