Comercializadora Y Distribuidora Jimenez Sac

What Comercializadora Y Distribuidora Jimenez Sac does

Grupo Jimenez, legally Comercializadora Y Distribuidora Jimenez Sac, is a privately held Peruvian company engaged in the horizontal distribution of mass consumer goods to retail and wholesale points of sale across Peru. Operating since approximately 2000, the company positions itself as the pioneer and undisputed national leader in horizontal mass-consumer distribution in the country. It functions as an intermediary between major consumer-goods manufacturers and the fragmented retail/wholesale channel, distributing products from leading international and local brands (including Nestlé, PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, Mondelez, SC Johnson, Bimbo, Ajinomoto, 3M, Henkel, Molitalia, Cartavio, Altomayo and others) alongside seven proprietary private-label brands (Doña Gumi, Barbethor, Carbonero, Golomanía, Myrose, Tappermaid and Tresor Dore).

The company operates eight regional distribution subsidiaries (CODIJISA, DIGUMISA, DIJASA, DICOBELSA, DACIA, REDIJISA, JIRUSA, VIJISA) and serves 14 cities nationwide — Tumbes, Piura, Chiclayo, Trujillo, Chimbote, Huaraz, Lima, Chincha, Ica, Huánuco, Ayacucho, Pucallpa, Huancayo and La Merced — with physical warehouse and distribution centers at each hub. Distribution is executed through a proprietary direct sales force of nearly 800 collaborators, described as the largest such sales force in Peru's mass-consumption sector, providing direct-to-point-of-sale coverage complemented by technology and information systems (Intranet, Extranet, ERP-type portals) that support delivery to either points of sale or warehouses.

Grupo Jimenez monetizes the wholesale-to-retail margin: revenue is generated by purchasing consumer goods from manufacturers and reselling them through its direct sales infrastructure to a long tail of retail and wholesale points of sale, supplemented by margin on its proprietary brands and by value-added logistics services (delivery to either store or warehouse). The customer base is decentralized — many thousands of small retailers and wholesalers nationwide — which mitigates demand-side concentration but exposes the firm to the consolidated commercial terms of a smaller set of major manufacturer suppliers. Pricing is negotiated contractually and is not publicly disclosed. The company maintains a light digital marketing presence (Facebook, LinkedIn, corporate website) primarily for brand visibility, while its sales motion is overwhelmingly relationship-based and field-driven via the ~800-person sales force.

Name

Comercializadora Y Distribuidora Jimenez Sac

Legal name

Comercializadora Y Distribuidora Jimenez Sac

Website

https://grupojimenez.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Grupo Jimenez is Peru's largest proprietary-sales-force horizontal distributor of mass consumer goods, distributing leading international and local CPG brands to retail and wholesale points of sale across 14 cities nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lima, Lima

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Grupo Jimenez generates revenue by commercially distributing mass consumer goods to retailers and points of sale throughout Peru. The company serves as a distributor between consumer goods manufacturers (its suppliers) and the retail/wholesale channel. Revenue is derived from the margin between wholesale procurement and distribution sales to points of sale.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Grupo Jimenez is a horizontal distributor of mass consumer goods in Peru, sourcing products from major consumer goods manufacturers (Nestlé, PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Johnson & Johnson, etc.) and delivering them directly to retail and wholesale points of sale through its proprietary sales force of approximately 800 collaborators. The company also markets seven proprietary brands (Doña Gumi, Barbethor, Carbonero, Golomanía, Myrose, Tappermaid, Tresor Dore) that complement its distributed third-party portfolio.

Product overview

Grupo Jimenez is a mass consumer goods distribution company serving as a distributor of third-party brands and operator of proprietary private label brands. The distribution network consists of 14 regional subsidiaries (DIJISA, DIGUMISA, DIJASA, DICOBELSA, DACIA, REDIJISA, JIRUSA, VIJISA) covering 14 cities nationwide. The company distributes products from major international and local suppliers including Nestle, Pepsico, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark, Bimbo, Mondelez, Johnson & Johnson, and approximately 40 other brands across food, beverages, personal care, household care, and baby care categories. Additionally, the company operates seven proprietary brands: DOÑA GUMI (with sub-categories for breakfast, lunch/dinner, and campaign products), BARBETHOR, CARBONERO, GOLOMANÍA, MYROSE, TAPPERMAID, and TRESOR DORE. The service offering includes horizontal distribution with delivery to point of sale or warehouse, supported by technology and information systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DOÑA GUMI: Own brand offering breakfast, lunch/dinner, and campaign products
• BARBETHOR
• CARBONERO
• GOLOMANÍA
• MYROSE
• TAPPERMAID
• TRESOR DORE

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NestlécoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Nestlé products including DONOFRIO, DORÉ, ECCO, LIBBY'S, MAGGI, MILO, MOROCHAS, NESCAFE, NESQUIK, NESTLE, PRINCESA, SUBLIME, TRIANGULO, and ANCHOR across Peru through its nationwide distribution network.
• PepsiCocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes PepsiCo products including FRITO LAY and QUAKER brands across Peru through its national distribution network.
• Colgate-PalmolivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Colgate-Palmolive brands including COLGATE, KOLYNOS, PALMOLIVE, PROTEX, SPEED STICK, and SUAVITEL across Peru.
• Kimberly-ClarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Kimberly-Clark brands including HUGGIES, KOTEX, PLENITUD, SCOTT, and SUAVE across Peru.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Johnson & Johnson brands including CAREFREE, JOHNSON ADULTO, JOHNSON'S BABY, NEKO, and STAYFREE across Peru.
• MolitaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Molitalia brands including 3 OSITOS, AMBROSOLI, COSTA, FANNY, MARCOPOLO, MOLITALIA, and O'RAYAN across Peru.
• MondelezcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Mondelez brands including ADAMS, BUBBALOO SPARKIES, FIELD, HALLS, NABISCO, and ROYAL across Peru.
• SC JohnsoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes SC Johnson brands including BAYGÓN, GLADE, KIT, KIWI, MR. MUSCULO, PATO, PRIDE, and RAID across Peru.
• Clorox (Poett)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Clorox's POETT brand across Peru.
• CartaviocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Cartavio brands including ANTAGONIC, CABO BLANCO, CARTAVIO, OLD TIMES, RUSS KAYA, and VIÑA SANTA across Peru.
• BimbocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Bimbo brands including BIMBO and PYC across Peru.
• AjinomotocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Ajinomoto brand products across Peru.
• AltomayocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Altomayo brands including ALTOMAYO and KIMBO across Peru.
• 3M (Scotch-Brite)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes 3M's SCOTCH BRITE brand across Peru.
• ProtisacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Protisa brands including BABYSEC, COTIDIAN, ELITE, and LADYSOFT across Peru.
• Intradevco (Sapolio)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Intradevco brands including AVAL, DENTO, and SAPOLIO across Peru.
• HenkelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes Henkel brands including BONAWE BONAWELL, KONZIL, and PERT PLUS across Peru.
• ADMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Jimenez distributes ADM brands including IDEAL and SAO across Peru.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• McLane Company: McLane Company is one of the largest wholesale distributors in the US, supplying groceries, beverages, and convenience-store goods to tens of thousands of retailers. Its business model of serving mass consumer goods retailers via direct sales and warehouse delivery closely mirrors Grupo Jimenez's Peruvian horizontal distribution model, despite operating in a different geography.
• US Foods: US Foods is a major US broadline distributor of food and related CPG products to foodservice operators and retailers. Its business model of distributing multiple branded CPG categories nationwide via a large direct sales force and warehouse network is directly comparable to Grupo Jimenez's operation in Peru.
• Performance Food Group: Performance Food Group is a US broadline foodservice and convenience distributor that distributes CPG products through direct sales and warehouse operations. Its scale-driven distribution model and supplier partnerships mirror Grupo Jimenez's horizontal distribution approach for the mass consumption channel.
• C&S Wholesale Grocers: C&S Wholesale Grocers is one of the largest grocery wholesalers in the US, supplying supermarkets, mass merchants, and C-store chains with branded CPG and private label products. Its national distribution network with direct-store-delivery capabilities is structurally analogous to Grupo Jimenez's Peruvian mass consumer goods distribution.
• Sysco Corporation: Sysco is the largest broadline foodservice distributor in North America, distributing branded and private-label CPG products to restaurants, hotels, and retailers. Its scale-driven, multi-category distribution model and supplier relationships are directly comparable to Grupo Jimenez's horizontal distribution business.

Broad incumbents

• Cencosud: Cencosud is a leading LATAM retail conglomerate with operations in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Brazil, including supermarkets and department stores with integrated distribution. Its Peruvian operations (Wong, Metro) and broader LATAM distribution footprint make it a relevant incumbent peer for Grupo Jimenez's mass consumer distribution model.
• InRetail: InRetail is the largest Peruvian retail conglomerate, operating Plaza Vea, Vivanda, OXXO Peru, Mass, and Promart, with significant in-house distribution capabilities. As a major Peruvian retailer and potential customer/competitor, InRetail's decisions on in-house vs outsourced distribution directly shape Grupo Jimenez's addressable market.
• FEMSA: FEMSA is a Mexican multinational that operates the OXXO convenience chain and Coca-Cola FEMSA, with significant CPG distribution infrastructure across Latin America. Its scale and distribution capabilities for mass consumer goods in LATAM make it a comparable incumbent to Grupo Jimenez's specialized Peruvian distribution business.
• Walmart de México: Walmart de México operates Bodega Aurrera, Walmart, and Sam's Club formats across Mexico with its own distribution infrastructure. As a major LATAM retailer that controls its supply chain, it is comparable to Grupo Jimenez in distributing mass consumer goods at scale and represents the broader trend of modern trade vertical integration in the region.

Regional players

• Jerónimo Martins: Jerónimo Martins operates the largest food retail chain in Colombia (Éxito, Carulla) and Portugal (Pingo Doce), with significant integrated distribution. Although based in Portugal, its Colombian operations mirror the LATAM mass CPG distribution dynamics Grupo Jimenez faces in Peru, making it a relevant regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrupoJimenezPeru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comercializadora-y-distribuidora-jimenez-sac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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