396 Selling Nutrient Supply (2/2)
”Just tell me what you want to say.”
”If we could use Future 1.0 as an advertising platform for nutrient supply, it would help to push the brand.” Tao Ming proposed.
”No problem, I will make the arrangement. Also, do we not need to sponsor a celebrity or something?” Jiang Chen asked.
Tao Ming nodded,
”That would be best. Based on the discussion results from the marketing department, I recommend sponsoring Emma Watson or other Hollywood celebrities to pave the way to establish the international brand-”
”Wait, why does the name Emma Watson sound so familiar?” Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows as he tried to recall where he heard this name.
With the puzzled expression on the boss' face, Tao Ming smiled lightheartedly.
”Have you heard of Harry Potter?”
”The books?”
”The movies, Emma played Hermione.”
”Oh! I remember now. But rather than her I think it is better to sponsor Harry, look how fat he became in the later movies.” Jiang Chen glanced at him and said unscrupulously
”Boss, it is better to drop the movie plot when we discuss the product.” Tao Ming coughed and attempted to correct Jiang Chen in awkwardness.
”Haha, sorry, off track. Mhmm… So you recommend which celebrity?” Jiang Chen asked.
”The first choice is Emma Watson. Of course, there are a lot of other backup options.”
”What's the estimated sponsorship fee?” Jiang Chen asked.
”Approximately one million to one and a half million USD, it would differ based on the conditions and requirements set,” Yao Ming answered.
It was not too expensive. Robert was a film director in Los Angeles; he would be a good connection.
”Okay, then I'll leave this to you,” Jiang Chen said.
Yao Ming nodded.
”I have a meeting with a Walmart representative this afternoon; we'll be talking about supplying this product. If all goes smoothly, I'll be singing a contract with a monthly supply of fifty thousand boxes. Could we meet the demand for production?”
”No problem. I'll take care of ramping up production; you take care of sales and marketing for me,” Jiang Chen said.
Worst case, he would only need to return to the apocalypse and obtain some inducers to expand the growth area of the DH seaweed and bring back more organic converters to produce ”juice.” If done successfully, the nutrient supply business would bring him 100 – 200 million USD in profits. Based on the stability and consistent demand of the market, the future of Future Biology would be no-less bright than Future Technology.
The door was knocked on gently.
Tao Ming looked over, it was his assistant.
”The Walmart representative is here.”
”Already here? That's fast.” Yao Ming was a bit caught off guard. ”Get him to wait for a bit, I'm in a board meeting-”
”No need, you can go.” Jiang Chen stood up. ”I know everything I needed to know. I need to pick up someone from the airport, that's all from me.”
”But I haven't shown you the marketing plan yet. It is a major decision to the company's development; it is better for the president to view it to make a decision,” Tao Ming said hesitantly.
”No need, I trust your ability.” Jiang Chen walked beside Yao Ming, patted him on the shoulder, and encouraged him, ”I trust you, I will give you enough freedom to prove your ability.”
Yao Ming looked sincerely at Jiang Chen.
To be honest, the reason why he jumped ship to come here was only partly due to the high salary offered by Future Biology, but what attracted him more was Jiang Chen's promise of autonomy. When he was working at Prius, a lot of excellent proposals didn't pass because of the differing opinions among the board members or the lack of funding, and they would have the bear the consequence during the yearly performance review.
The soldier was willing to die for someone that understood him, just with this trust, he swore that he would not disappoint Jiang Chen.