How to Become an Aptamil Baby Food Distributor in Nigeria

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The Nigerian market is one of the fastest growing and largest in Africa. The population is expected to grow significantly by 2050, which means that there will be more mouths to feed. Feeding a family of four can cost about $500 per month, so many families resort to feeding their children homegrown food or baby formula instead of cow’s milk. Aptamil baby food has been on the shelves since 1961 and they have long been a trusted name for parents looking for quality formulas for their babies. There are distributors all over Nigeria who sell different dairy products, but we’ve compiled some tips below on what you need to do if you want to become an Aptamil distributor in Nigeria:

-You must be 18 years old or older

What is Aptamil?

Aptamil is a premium product that provides complete nutrition to your baby at the most basic form. It comes in handy as a child feeding supplement for children 3-6 months old, or as an alternative to cow’s milk for infants 6 months and above. You can start by selling Aptamil in the form of powders, but it is also available in different flavours.

-Make friends with distributors of the products you want to sell

You must meet the requirements of the distributor by offering them at least one liter of products per day. However, if they are willing to work with you, you can apply to become a member of the association. Distributors can help you get access to your ideal customers, who are likely to buy products from a company which has been producing quality products for decades.

How to become an Aptamil distributor
Join the Aptamil distributor programme.

(Set up your own dedicated business)

-Your legal liability is limited to the funds you currently possess, but if you invest more into your new business, your liability increases.

-To operate as a distributor, you must have a current trade license. You can get this from the Nigeria Business Registration Agency (NBRA). Your business must have a name and a nameplate stating that you’re an Aptamil distributor.

-Your business must also pay taxes on your purchases in Nigeria, as well as paying VAT and applicable tariffs.

-The number of products you sell is limited. You can only operate with 3 or 5 different products, depending on your business model and financial situation.

-You can’t sell in your home state, or other states in Nigeria.

The benefits of being an Aptamil distributor

There are many reasons you should be interested in becoming an Aptamil distributor, one of which is you will get to attend trainings and seminars. The company offers business courses that include:

Practical skills

Knowledge in:

-Marketing

-Interpersonal skills

-Leadership

-Results driven attitude

-Negotiating and contract management

-Financial management

-Introduction to accounting

Furthermore, you will be able to:

-Receive and accept Aptamil bonuses.

-Attend the Aptamil Meetings

-Read the Aptamil products and receive information about the range of products on offer.

-Drive sales for Aptamil

-Display Aptamil and distribute the Aptamil brand.

The buying process for distributors

Aptamil distribute to various distributors around Nigeria. This means you need to be a distributor if you want to become a full member of Aptamil. If you’re already a distributor, you’ll only need to fill up an application form. This document is required before you can begin your work with Aptamil. You’ll need to provide your business address, a contact number, telephone number, name, address, account number, passport number and a valid tax identification number. This may take a few days to process.

-To get your license, you’ll need to spend a few days in Lagos

Once the document is ready, you’ll need to take it to the office of Aptamil where they’ll verify your account and your information. This can take a few days, so make sure to visit the office during a weekday.