ZEPHIR

Launching a new offering

You are launching a new product or service. We present it to targeted decision-makers and measure their interest, so you can refine the offering and secure your first customers.

What launching a new offering involves, and when to use it.

A new offer needs to find its market quickly. Our role is to present it to the right decision-makers from the first few weeks and report what they think.

We identify the segments most likely to be interested, test several ways of presenting the offering and arrange meetings with the decision-makers who respond.

You secure your first customers and gain a precise understanding of what the market expects.

At a glance
Duration

Ten to twelve weeks

Angles tested

Two to four offer presentations

Segments

Two to three target segments

Deliverables

Meetings, feedback, recommendations

Objective

First customers and refined offering

The situations this solution is designed for.

New product

You are launching a new range or a new machine.

New service

You add maintenance, financing or advisory services to your offering.

Digital offering

You are launching software or a connected offering.

Repositioned offering

You are changing how an existing product is sold.

Initial market feedback, before major expenditure.

We test several ways of presenting your offering with actual decision-makers. You quickly learn which one generates interest, and why.

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Is this solution right for your situation?

Often suitable if

  • Your offering is ready to sell or in the pilot phase.
  • You have an idea of the clients you want to target, but are not certain.
  • You want feedback from decision-makers, not just users.
  • You can adapt the offering based on feedback.

Less suitable if

  • Your product is not yet available.
  • You are looking for a satisfaction survey of existing clients.
  • Your offering cannot be described in a few sentences.
  • The price or scope cannot change.

Ready to explore your options?

Initial conversation with no obligation. Describe your accounts and we will propose an approach.

Let's discuss your growth

What we assess before engaging an account.

1

Problem addressed

The client need that the offering addresses.

2

Segments

The companies most affected.

3

Angle

The presentation that generates interest.

4

Objections

What slows adoption.

5

Perceived value

What decision-makers are prepared to invest.

The most common engagement formats.

Targeted launchOne segment, several ways to present the offer.
Comparative launchSeveral segments tested in parallel.
Pilot programmeSearch for pilot customers for an initial version.
Proposal follow-upNew presentation of an existing offering.

Typical situations.

Engineering and maintenance · Western Europe

A maintenance specialist launches a remote monitoring offer.

SituationThe client

Its clients buy individual service visits. It wants to sell a monitoring subscription.

Our workWhat we do

We present the offering to maintenance managers from three perspectives: downtime costs, safety and budget.

Expected resultFor the client

Willing pilot sites and the argument that is most convincing.

Packaging · Europe

A manufacturer launches recyclable packaging.

SituationThe client

European regulations are prompting its clients to review their packaging.

Our workWhat we do

We target the packaging and procurement managers of the relevant brands.

Expected resultFor the client

Meetings with brands preparing for the change.

Launching a new offering, frequently asked questions.

How many presentations do you test?

Generally two to four, to compare responses without spreading efforts too thinly.

Do you receive feedback from decision-makers?

Yes. We provide you with the responses, objections and questions, account by account.

Can you find pilot customers?

Yes. It is a common format for offerings at the launch stage.

Under whose name do you act?

On behalf of Zephir, which introduces your company. We agree each outreach approach with you before launch.

Let's discuss your growth.

We are a commercial growth firm serving industrial companies and their ecosystems. Our role is to understand your offering, define the accounts to target and arrange discussions with their decision-makers.

An initial 30-minute discussionNo commitment. We will respond within 48 working hours.

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