Our

Story

Home – Our Story
Building the future of retail execution and brand experiences in Vietnam since 2004.

The Leading

Field

Marketing

Specialist.

Established in 2004, CPM Vietnam began with a mission to revolutionize how brands connect with consumers at the point of purchase. Our deep local roots combined with global standards set us apart from day one.

In 2008, we achieved a significant milestone by joining the prestigious CPM global network, bringing international expertise and world-class retail methodologies to the Vietnamese market.

Field Staff Managed​

1200 +

Evolutionary

Journey

Three decades of commitment to excellence.

Foundation of CPM

The Birth of CPM

A small company was established offering salesmen for hire to FMCG, Pharmaceutical, Government, and Utilities sectors. This marked the start of CPM’s journey in delivering field marketing services.

1936

Early Years

A New Name

Rebranding to Counter Product Merchandising

CPM officially rebranded as Counter Product Merchandising, reflecting its evolving business focus on retail services and merchandising solutions.

1938

Early Years

Wartime Hardship

Wartime Challenge

Due to wartime hardship, CPM faced a significant setback. However, the company remained resilient and continued its journey after the war.

1940

Early Years

Expansion Begins

Growth in the 1960s

CPM reached 10 employees and turnover exceeded £100,000, marking the beginning of its steady growth in the field marketing industry.

1964

Early Years

“Below the Line Promotions” (BLP)

Introduction of BLP Services

CPM launched its “Below the Line Promotions” (BLP) division, which specialized in sales promotion services, including field marketing and sales promoters.

1969

Early Years

Strong Growth

Key Partnerships in FMCG

The 1970s saw CPM working with leading household brands like Lurpak and Exlax, growing its market share and expanding its service offerings.

1970

Early Years

A Major Win with Mars

Partnership with Mars and Expansion into Ireland

In 1985, CPM secured a major partnership with Mars and expanded its international footprint by opening an office in Ireland. This marked the beginning of CPM’s global expansion, solidifying its presence in the European market.

1985

Early Years

Expanding into Europe

European Expansion

CPM successfully opened offices in Belgium and France, expanding its European presence and further strengthening its capabilities.

1993

Early Years

Global Expansion

Global Footprint

CPM expanded its operations globally, with offices opening in France, Sweden, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain, solidifying its position in the global field marketing industry.

1997

Early Years

Acquiring Call Centres

Acquisition of Call Centres

CPM acquired its fourth European Call Centre, enhancing its ability to manage large-scale campaigns and provide exceptional client service across Europe.

1998

Early Years

Entering Australia and New Zealand

Australasia Expansion

CPM expanded its footprint into Australasia, opening CPM Australia and marking a significant milestone in its global expansion strategy.

2000

Early Years

Establishing CPM Vietnam

CPM Vietnam Founded

CPM Vietnam was founded with a focus on field marketing and sales force solutions, serving the rapidly growing retail sector in Vietnam.

2004

Early Years

National Expansion

Expansion Across Vietnam

CPM Vietnam began expanding nationwide, with the field staff team growing significantly. During this period, we successfully implemented projects for global brands in FMCG, technology, and healthcare industries, while introducing new services such as POSM deployment and retail activations.

2010-2014

Growth and Expansion

Achieving Nationwide Coverage

Achieving Nationwide Coverage

Between 2010 and 2015, CPM Vietnam expanded its operations to cover all 63 provinces across the country, becoming a leader in providing merchandising solutions and retail services for major FMCG and consumer electronics brands. This nationwide reach allowed us to deliver top-tier field marketing solutions consistently, establishing CPM Vietnam as a trusted partner for global brands operating in Vietnam.

2010 - 2015

Growth and Expansion

Multi-Channel Activations

Innovating with Technology and Multi-Channel Activations

CPM Vietnam successfully rolled out multi-channel activations for global clients and enhanced its technology capabilities, particularly through F-Track, our proprietary system for real-time performance tracking and reporting.

2020

Growth and Expansion

Integration of AI Technology

Adopting AI for Efficiency

CPM Vietnam begins integrating AI technology into product counting and image quality control, greatly improving the accuracy and efficiency of product tracking and visual merchandising monitoring at scale.

2025

Our Future

We don't just execute tasks; we build long-term value for brands and create meaningful opportunities for thousands of people across Vietnam.

CPM Vietnam Our Vision & Commitment

Let's

Win at the

Point of Sale.