Struggling to get products in front of mid-to-large retail buyers through trade shows and LinkedIn outreach with low return.

Trade shows are too expensive for the return, and LinkedIn messages to buyers are ignored.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 5, 2026

Workarounds Described

attends expensive trade shows with low return
sends cold LinkedIn messages to buyers with no response

Implied Software Gaps

Platform that provides warm introductions to retail buyers to replace cold outreach
Data-driven matching of products to appropriate buyers to replace random trade show booth selection

App Concept

RetailBuyerConnect

A platform that connects product sellers directly with qualified retail buyers, using targeted matching and warm introductions instead of cold outreach. It replaces expensive trade shows and ignored LinkedIn messages with a curated network and data-driven approach to schedule meetings that actually convert.

Key Features

Curated buyer database with verified retail buyers
Intelligent matching based on product category and retail size
Warm introduction system via shared network or mutual contacts
Meeting scheduling and follow-up automation
Performance analytics on buyer engagement and deal progress

Target Users: Owners and sales managers of consumer goods companies (CPG) looking to get shelf placement at mid-to-large retailers.

Revenue Model: $99/mo per seller account plus a 2% success fee on first orders placed through the platform

Existing Solutions Mentioned

Trade showsLinkedIn outreach

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