Ideal Marketing Group, Inc.

Ideal Marketing Group is a Needham-based import consultancy that helps North American retailers and wholesalers buy directly from manufacturers in Asia and Europe. By shortening the supply chain and building direct relationships with manufacturers, the firm aims to help clients develop a regional marketing edge, increase profits on imported goods and compete with national supermarket and mass retailers. It designs custom direct import programs and manages the import process on clients’ behalf.

The company draws on forty years of importing experience and thirty-five years in retailing. Over that time it has built a network of suppliers across Asia and Europe, and it advises clients on international trade, finance, logistics and the cultural factors that shape international business. Its stated values stress respect, diligence and integrity, and it says it holds its suppliers to the same standards of good faith.

What to Know

• The firm maintains offices in both Hong Kong and the Boston area.
• It describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that encourages cultural diversity.
• Ideal Marketing Group supports a variety of charities serving people in need.
• It points to long-standing relationships with both clients and suppliers.