Become a Zitouna Export partner — agent, distributor or
In short. Zitouna Export is building a partner network to bring Tunisian bulk olive oil to international markets. Three profiles: sales agent (you prospect, we produce and ship), distributor / importer (you buy, store and resell on your market), referral partner (you introduce buyers to us, we pay you on closed orders). Shared goal: to sell an award-winning origin at its fair value.
Why become a partner
Tunisian olive oil offers one of the best quality-to-price ratios in the Mediterranean basin. Tunisia is one of the world's very top exporters (exact ranking depending on the campaign to be confirmed ), long sold anonymously in bulk to Spain and Italy. Our commitment: to market it under its own origin. For a partner, that is a strong card: a competitive product, structural global demand and a supplier that documents every lot.
- Competitive product: COI/EU-compliant EVOO, virgin, organic and private label.
- Healthy margins: direct sourcing from the Sfax basin, without layers of intermediaries.
- Credibility: per-lot analyses in a COI-accredited laboratory, traceability, origin documents.
- Flexibility: flexitank, IBC, drums or packaged; FOB / CIF / EXW incoterms.
The three programmes
1. Sales agent
You represent Zitouna Export in a territory, prospect and negotiate; we produce, ship and invoice the buyer. You are paid a commission on the turnover generated. Ideal for professionals already established in food import or HORECA.
2. Distributor / importer
You buy in bulk (or packaged under your brand), store and resell on your market with your own margin. We may consider territorial exclusivity (terms and minimum volumes to be defined contractually ) in exchange for volume targets.
3. Referral partner
You introduce a buyer to us (importer, purchasing group, industrial). If the order closes, you receive a referral commission (scale and duration to be specified in the contract ). No volume commitment, no stock: the simplest format to leverage your network.
Your advantages
| Advantage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Compensation | Commission (agent/referral) or resale margin (distributor) — scales to be contracted |
| Exclusivity | Territorial exclusivity possible for distributors on targets — to be defined |
| Sales support | Product sheets, COA, samples, sales arguments, dated price lists |
| Private label | Access to the private label / OEM programme for your clients |
| Logistics | FOB/CIF/EXW quotes, origin documents (EUR.1, certificate of origin) — see export |
| Transparency | Availability and prices dated and confirmed before any commitment |
The profile we are looking for
- A knowledge of your market (food import, fine grocery, HORECA, retail, industry, cosmetics).
- A network of buyers or a real prospecting capability.
- A sense of documentary rigour: in export agri-food, compliance comes first.
- A long-term mindset: we build lasting relationships, not one-off deals.
You do not need to be an olive oil specialist already: we provide the product and regulatory support you need.
How to apply
- Fill in the partner form below (or via the contact page).
- We review your profile, your market and your network.
- Framing exchange (video call or meeting in Sfax): tailored programme, volumes, compensation.
- Formalisation of a clear partnership agreement.
Partner form — recommended fields: name & company · country / target territory · desired profile (agent / distributor / referral) · sector (import, HORECA, retail, industry, etc.) · network or volumes envisaged · message. Exchanges and follow-ups go through Brevo.
FAQ — Zitouna Export partnership
What types of partnership do you offer?
Three: sales agent (commission), distributor / importer (buy-resell, possible exclusivity) and referral partner (referral commission). The format is chosen according to your market and your level of involvement.
Do I already need to know olive oil?
No. A good knowledge of your market and a network of buyers matter more. We provide the product support, the COAs and the sales arguments.
How am I paid?
Through commission (agent, referral) or through your resale margin (distributor). The exact scales are set in the contract, depending on volume and market — to be contracted.
Can I obtain exclusivity for my country?
Territorial exclusivity is possible for distributors, in exchange for volume targets. The terms are defined on a case-by-case basis.
What minimum volume for a distributor?
Bulk is calculated in flexitank (~22,000 L), IBC (1,000 L) or drums (~200 L). The minimum depends on the format, the category and the incoterm; we discuss this during the framing stage.
Do you offer private label to my clients?
Yes. Partners have access to our private label / OEM programme: packaging in your client's colours, from 250 ml to jerrycans. See private label.
Do you handle logistics and export documents?
Yes. We quote in FOB / CIF / EXW and provide the appropriate origin documents (EUR.1, certificate of origin). Details on the export page.
How do I become a referral partner simply?
Introduce a buyer to us via the form or the contact page. If the order closes, you receive a referral commission — with no stock or volume commitment.
Are there any fees to become a partner?
No, joining the programme has no membership fees. The relationship is formalised through a contract specifying compensation and mutual commitments.
Want to bring Tunisian olive oil to your market? Contact us or request a quote to test our products. Also discover who we are and our commitments.