Services We Offer

GDS Ltd has a large database of Industry Data that they've compiled over the years.

Combine this with their industry experience and it translates into them being able to deliver relevant data that can turn into real, actionable plans.

With over 25 years of relationships and working with some of the Marine Industry's Top Brands, GDS Ltd is well place to advise the best Partners for your business.

They pride themselves on advising the right Route To Market for your products.

It is still an old saying that people buy from people, and this is again today more than ever the case.

GDS Ltd's experienced team have a huge network of high-level decision making contacts that we've consistently worked with over the years.

• Focused Market Analysis
• Strategic Distributor Targeting 
• Initial Route To Market Advice 
• Contract Negotiation
• Sales Analysis
• Forecasting
• Promotion Planning
• Lead Generation
• Advice On Market Pricing & Price Value Maps
• Product Training
• Regional Marketing Advice & Support
• Exhibition Manning & Support

A key part of any business plan is market analysis. GDS Ltd are experts in carrying out quantitative and qualitative assessments of Marine markets.

They review the size of the target markets both in volume and in value, the various customer segments and buying patterns, the competition, and the economic environment in terms of barriers to entry and regulation.

During the Analysis phase, GDS Ltd will undertake a detailed SWOT analysis to help develop a strong business strategy by ensuring we've considered all of your business’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as the opportunities and threats you may face in the marketplace.

The results of the SWOT will help form recommendations and strategies as a part of the Strategic Market Plan.

Our team is already on the ground, meaning we have local knowledge and understand the culture, already have personal contacts and influence.

Once all the planning and goals have been set and everyone in the team is on board, it’s vital to continually review all objectives and action plans to make sure you’re still on track to achieve that overall goal.

GDS Ltd will work with you at agreed intervals to review and reassess your Goals to ensure you stay on track and deliver the results you want.

GDS Ltd source, warehouse and sell Top Brands products into the UK Marine Trade. 

New products get snapped up as quickly as they appear. This continual, vital new product input to our industry is important for growth, maintaining interest & margin.

We pride ourselves on our levels of technical knowledge and our "Customer Comes First" mantra. One of our Team is always available to help and ensure you get the advice and support you need.

We carefully select the Brands and Products we sell to ensure we fully understand all our products in-depth and can support your needs.

GDS Ltd has experienced Marketers on hand who can assist with your marketing needs, helping you create a 'Go To Market' Strategy and get your Brand noticed, and help increase Sales.

A process of documenting and establishing the direction of your business by assessing where you are and where you’re going.

The strategic plan gives you a place to record your mission, vision, and values, as well as your long-term goals and the action plans you’ll use to reach them and then communicate with the team.

The Sales and Marketing strategies that manage Who and How your products reach the market and managing your Sales and Distribution Partners.

It's critical in developing a program for selling and servicing customers within the specific channels you serve, to ensure they get the right help when they need it.

GDS Ltd has experienced Marketers on hand who can assist with your marketing needs, helping you create a 'Go To Market' Strategy, get your Brand noticed and increase Sales:

- Research and Analysis

- Marketing Strategy

- Brand Awareness

- Digital Marketing

- Trade Marketing

A process of documenting and establishing the direction of your business by assessing where you are and where you’re going. 

The strategic plan gives you a place to record your mission, vision, and values, as well as your long-term goals and the action plans you’ll use to reach them and then communicate with the team.

The Sales and Marketing strategies that manage Who and How your products reach the market and managing your Sales and Distribution Partners.

It's critical in developing a program for selling and servicing customers within the specific channels you serve, to ensure they get the right help when they need it