Our Services

From Introduction to Shelf

Buyer introductions. Account management. Distribution. One broker that covers it all.

First Meeting

Buyer Intro

Shelf Placement

Full Distribution

What We Do

Getting Brands Onto Shelves

We get brands into retailers — not by cold-calling buyers, but through direct relationships built from years on their side of the table. Our team has managed categories, reviewed submissions, and approved new items at America’s largest retailers.

Retail Sales Representation

Direct buyer outreach and account management at America’s top retailers — from Whole Foods and Walmart to Albertsons and Central Market. We know these buyers personally because we used to sit in their seats.

Go-to-Market Strategy

Brand positioning, pricing architecture, promotional planning, and retail placement strategy tailored for the channels that matter most.

Buyer Introductions & Pitching

Pitch deck development, category story crafting, and direct buyer meetings. We open the doors that matter and make the introductions that stick.

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Mana brings experience, energy & focus as an extension of our team, partnering with our leaders on channel strategy, fresh ideas, and ultimately on delivering sales and customer relationships.

Kevin Yost

CEO, Elevation Foods

The Difference

Why Brands Choose Mana Over Traditional Brokers

Mana Foods

Traditional Broker

First retail activity

Typically within 90 days

6–12 months if you’re lucky

Industry background

Former retail buyers & category executives

Sales reps & account managers

Retailer access

Direct relationships at America's top retailers, active placements

Cold outreach and rolodex calls

Transparency

Weekly reports, real-time pipeline visibility

Quarterly calls if you’re lucky

Retailer coverage

Strategic retail partnerships, active placements nationwide

Handful of accounts, limited to one region

Brand diversity

NMSDC certified MBE, supplier diversity access

No certification or diversity focus

First retail activity

Mana: Typically within 90 days

Traditional: 6–12 months if you’re lucky

Industry background

Mana: Former retail buyers & category executives

Traditional: Sales reps & account managers

Retailer access

Mana: Direct relationships at America's top retailers, active placements

Traditional: Cold outreach and rolodex calls

Transparency

Mana: Weekly reports, real-time pipeline visibility

Traditional: Quarterly calls if you’re lucky

Retailer coverage

Mana: Strategic retail partnerships, active placements nationwide

Traditional: Handful of accounts, limited to one region

Brand diversity

Mana: NMSDC certified MBE, supplier diversity access

Traditional: No certification or diversity focus

Category reviews don’t wait.

Let’s Get Your Brand on the Shelf

Our team of former retail buyers knows how to position your brand for the next reset.

Join 25+ brands already growing with Mana