Requirement List Format

<h2>What Is a Requirement List?</h2><p>A Requirement List is a simple document that tells AKAY exactly what products you want to buy, in what quantities. It is the standard way to request wholesale pricing. You can send it by email or WhatsApp.</p><h2>How to Format It</h2><p>Use an Excel spreadsheet, Google Sheet, or even a plain text email. Three columns:</p><h3>Column 1: Brand The manufacturer or brand name. Example: Absolut, Heineken, Coca-Cola, Fever Tree</h3><h3>Column 2: Product Name / Variant The exact product name and variant, as it appears on the bottle or in the catalogue. Example: - Vodka Original - Lager 330ml Cans - Premium Indian Tonic Water - Chardonnay</h3><h3>Column 3: Quantity How many cases (or pallets, or units) you want. Example: 5, 10, 2 pallets, 50 cases</h3><h2>Example Requirement List</h2><p>Brand | Product Name | Quantity --------------------------------------------------- Absolut | Vodka Original 70cl | 10 cases Heineken | Lager 330ml Cans | 5 pallets Fever Tree | Premium Tonic 200ml | 20 cases Bacardi | White Rum 70cl | 3 cases Coca-Cola | Still 330ml Cans | 2 pallets San Pellegrino | Sparkling 1L | 15 cases</p><h2>What NOT to Include</h2><ul><li>**Your name or company** — say that in the email subject or WhatsApp message</li><li>**Delivery address** — provide that later, in your purchase order</li><li>**Notes on packaging** — assume original bottles unless you specify (rare)</li><li>**Budget** — we'll give you the price; you decide</li></ul><h2>How to Send It</h2><h3>By Email **To:** [email protected] **Subject:** Requirement List — [Your Company Name]</h3><p>Paste the list in the email body or attach as a file (.xlsx, .csv, .txt).</p><p>Example:</p><p>Hi Anil,</p><p>Please find my requirement list below. Happy to discuss volume discounts.</p><p>Brand | Product Name | Quantity -------------------------------------------------- Absolut | Vodka Original 70cl | 10 cases Heineken | Lager 330ml | 5 pallets</p><h3>By WhatsApp **To:** +353 87 238 2368</h3><p>Send a text with product names and quantities. Example:</p><p>Hi, interested in: - Absolut Vodka Original, 10 cases - Heineken Lager, 5 pallets - Fever Tree Tonic, 20 cases</p><p>Can you quote?</p><h2>What Happens Next</h2><p>Anil or the team will: 1. Check availability 2. Lock in current pricing 3. Reply with a **quotation** showing: - Price per case - Price per unit (if applicable) - Total for your order - Stock status - Delivery terms - Timeline to ship 4. You confirm or adjust quantities 5. Send a purchase order to lock the deal</p><h2>Tips for Success</h2><ul><li>**Be specific:** Use exact product names from the catalogue, or copy them from akay.ie</li><li>**Start small:** Test 1–2 cases first if you're new to wholesale</li><li>**Ask for bundles:** Mixing categories (spirits + beer + soft drinks) can unlock discounts</li><li>**Confirm duty status:** Always ask if the quote is T1 (under-bond) or T2 (duty-paid)</li><li>**Lock the price:** Once you get a quote, send a PO within 24 hours—prices move fast</li></ul><h2>Common Combinations</h2><h3>Spirits Bars - Vodka, gin, rum (3–4 cases each) - Mixers (Fever Tree, Schweppes) - Wine (Spanish Rioja, Italian Prosecco)</h3><h3>Beer Wholesalers - Heineken, Guinness, San Miguel (full pallets) - Local craft (smaller quantities)</h3><h3>Soft Drink Wholesalers - Coca-Cola, Pepsi (full pallets) - San Pellegrino, Perrier (mixed cases)</h3><h3>Multi-Category (Typical Supermarket) - Spirits (5–10 cases mixed) - Beer (1–2 pallets) - Soft drinks (2–3 pallets) - Grocery (if available)</h3><h2>Questions?</h2><p>Email [email protected] or WhatsApp +353 87 238 2368. We're here to help.</p>