Thyme operates on a well-structured, 8-week call cycle, spanning approximately 2 months.

During this time, its dedicated team visits around 450 health food store retailers across the UK, with a focus on nurturing existing accounts and establishing connections with new ones.

This service includes:

• Team of experienced salespeople representing your brand,
• Presentations via our own CRM system,
• Transfer order through all UK Health Wholesalers (see below),
• Track and trace of all transfer orders - 100% delivery rate,
• Option to set up bespoke promotions,
• Install POS and merchandising in store,
• Store visits by appointment only,
• Meet and train the sales team every 8 weeks,
• Issue of regular sales/feedback report - complete transparency,
• Bespoke Market research and instore photos.

Thyme Marketing is delighted to be able to offer two levels of service to suit your bespoke brand requirements:

CLASSIC - For brands who require a sales pitch with a focus purely on listings.

ADVANCED - For those who want to understand the category, require buyer feedback, bespoke market research, photos, and POS implementation to improve their brand presence in stores.

Please note that this service is available for brands listed in the following wholesalers: CLF, Suma, Essential, Hunts Group, Infinity, Goodness Foods.

SalesThyme Presentations

All presentations are conducted using Thyme's unique, cutting-edge order and presentation system entitled SalesThyme.

Amongst the raft of benefits offered by this system, one standout advantage is a seamless process of taking orders in-store and promptly transferring them to our trusted network of leading UK health wholesalers for same-day processing.

Every order is meticulously tracked and traced to maintain a flawless delivery rate of 100%.

You can find more out about the benefits and features of this ground-breaking system over on the dedicated SalesThyme page.

Regular Sales Call Functions

• Target existing and new accounts
• Ensure continued shelf space and development of the brand and products in store
• Merchandise all stores with POS for the range
• Ensure brand awareness for new product launches
• Where applicable, set up of bespoke promotions
• Transfer orders direct to wholesale

Sales Reports & Brand Feedback

• Sales reports are issued on a regular basis, which includes sales figures by individual sku and quantity of sales broken down by product, by retailer and by wholesaler.
• Brand Feedback provides essential feedback on your current stock situation in store, who your competitors are, and what the opportunities/challenges are for your brand.

Marketing Support

Email Marketing

Thyme Marketing boasts an extensive retailer email database encompassing over 900 stores throughout the UK and Ireland.

Twice a week, our dedicated email campaigns deliver a wealth of valuable brand information and enticing promotions straight to the inboxes of stakeholders.

These exclusive updates help further elevate your brand's visibility and drive sales.

Social Media

Thyme boasts a vast and influential stakeholder network, spanning across multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, with an impressive, combined reach running into the thousands.

With a proven track record of success, Thyme harnesses the power of its extensive online presence to champion your brand and orchestrates highly effective campaigns that ensure your brand remains firmly at the forefront.

Coupled with e-marketing, Thyme's concerted efforts will solidify your brand's prominence and fuel sustained growth within the industry.

Please note that Thyme does not directly manage individual brands' social media platforms, but instead utilises its own extensive network to promote and amplify visibility, to maximise market reach and impact, and ultimately drive your sales to new heights.