Sales Promotion(Brief)

Description
Describing about basics of sales promotions in brief. What is sales promotions, various vehicles.

Sales Promotion
“A direct inducement that offers an extra value or incentive for the product to the sales force, distributors, or the ultimate consumer with the primary objective of creating an immediate sale.”

An extra incentive to buy

A tool to speed up sales

Sales Promotion Vehicles
Consumer-Oriented
Samples Coupons

Trade-Oriented
Contests, dealer incentives

Trade allowances Point-of-purchase displays Training programs Trade shows Cooperative advertising

Premiums
Contests/sweepstakes Refunds/rebates Bonus packs Packs Price-off deals Frequency programs Loyalty programs Event marketing

Reasons for Increase in Sales Promotion
Growing power of retailers

Reasons

Declining brand loyalty Increased promotional sensitivity Brand proliferation Fragmentation of consumer markets Short-term focus of marketers Increased accountability Competition Clutter

Growth in sales promotion.
? Growing power of retailers – manufacturers used to have most of the

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power, now retailers through technology, consolidation, and private labeling have more power Declining brand loyalty – consumers are purchasing more on the basis of price and value Increased promotional sensitivity – consumers want to save money and respond well to promotions that provide them the opportunity to do so Brand proliferation – many new brands that offer little differentiation Fragmentation of consumer markets – traditional mass media advertising has become less effective and promotions are a way to reach market segments Short-term focus of marketers – sales promotion is seen as a way of generating an immediate increase in sales Increased accountability – pressure on managers to produce sales results Competition – the use of promotions is seen as way to gain a competitive advantage Clutter – promotional offers can breakthrough and attract attention

Objectives of Consumer-Oriented Sales Promotion
To increase To increase consumption of consumption of an established an established brand To defend (maintain) current customers

To obtain trial and purchase

Objectives

Enhance IMC efforts and build brand equity

To target a specific segment

Consumer-Oriented Promotions and Market Objectives
? Induce Trial –Sampling , Instant Coupons, In Store

Coupons, In Store Rebates
? Customer Retention- Price Off Deals, Bonus

Packages, Loyalty Programs
? Support IMC/Build Brand Equity- Events, Loyalty

Programs ,Contests

Trade-Oriented Sales Promotion Objectives
Obtain distribution of new products Maintain trade support for existing products

Objectives

Build retail inventories

Encourage retailers to display existing brands

Types of Trade-Oriented Promotions
Contests and Incentives Trade Allowances Point-of-Purchase Displays Sales Training Programs Trade Shows Cooperative Advertising Buying Allowances Promotional Allowances Slotting Allowances

Trade-Oriented Promotions
? Manufacturers use a variety of trade promotion tools as

inducements for wholesalers and retailers. These promotions include:
? Contests and incentives – can be directed toward managers and/or

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employees at the wholesale or retail level Trade allowances – discount or deal to stock, promote or display manufacturer’s product Buying allowances – price reduction during a fixed period Promotional allowances – discounts for promotional activities Slotting allowances – retailers charge fees for a slot or position on shelf Point-of-purchase displays – various in-store displays used to sell products Sales training programs – assisting in sales training programs for reseller personnel Trade shows – forum where manufacturers can display products Cooperative advertising – cost of advertising is shared by more than one intermediary



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