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Plymouth, MN

Consulting and sales brokerage for multicultural brands entering the U.S. market.

• Client Retention: The company has achieved a 100% client retention rate since its founding.
• Market Intelligence: Provides data-driven insights and performance reporting to optimize brand growth.
• Retail Partnerships: Builds strong relationships with grocery stores, mass markets, and multicultural retailers.
• Expansion Strategies: Supports Hispanic and multicultural brands with U.S. market entry and expansion strategies.
• Operational Investment: Funds will be used to streamline operations and enhance in-store execution.

Zinco Marketing is a sales brokerage and consulting firm that assists national consumer goods brands in entering and expanding within the U.S. retail market. The company provides services such as in-store merchandising, order generation, product placement, and inventory management. Additionally, Zinco Marketing offers market intelligence through data-driven insights and performance reporting to optimize brand growth. The firm builds strong retail partnerships with grocery stores, mass markets, and multicultural retailers, supporting Hispanic and multicultural brands with U.S. market entry and expansion strategies.

The funds raised will be used to invest in software, marketing, and field operations, including hiring two new merchandisers in Minnesota and Chicago. This investment aims to streamline operations, accelerate brand launches, and enhance in-store execution to drive higher sales. Advanced tools will automate workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and enable data-driven decisions. Targeted marketing initiatives will enhance brand visibility and speed up product onboarding across a 527-store network. Improved field coverage will ensure consistent stock, optimized displays, and stronger retailer relationships, allowing Zinco Marketing to capture greater market share and boost product velocity.

Company Info

Zinco Marketing provides sales brokerage and consulting services to help consumer goods brands grow in the U.S. retail market.

Zinco Marketing is a sales brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in assisting national consumer goods brands to enter and expand within the U.S. retail market. The company offers services such as in-store merchandising, order generation, product placement, and inventory management. By providing data-driven insights and strategic guidance, Zinco Marketing helps brands optimize their growth and establish strong retail partnerships, particularly focusing on multicultural and Hispanic brands.

Founded by Erick Palacios, Zinco Marketing has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for brands seeking to navigate the complexities of the U.S. market. The firm has secured partnerships with major brands and expanded its reach to over 500 stores across six states. With a commitment to client success and a 100% client retention rate, Zinco Marketing combines hands-on field expertise with strategic consulting to drive measurable sales growth and maximize retail presence.