AHCBUS513 — Market products and services

1 Analyse market information

• 1.1Identify, research and analyse existing or new markets for existing or new products or services, using techniques to ensure reliable data
• 1.2Analyse past trends and developments to determine market variability and associated risks
• 1.3Identify and evaluate competing products and determine strengths and weaknesses of own products
• 1.4Monitor market environment to ensure information is current and reliable
• 1.5Identify the legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the markets and their effect on the enterprise
• 1.6Identify product specifications that suit market requirements and price advantage at the time
• 1.7Present clear and concise information to the enterprise management team

2 Identify and evaluate factors to include in a marketing plan

• 2.1Identify and evaluate production processes to ensure required product specifications are met
• 2.2Identify and assess alternative selling strategies and techniques to identify marketing targets and methods
• 2.3Identify and assess distribution channels and their role in marketing strategies
• 2.4Incorporate suitable advice of marketing professionals in marketing plan

3 Develop a marketing plan for products and services

• 3.1Establish marketing objectives based on current and potential product specifications
• 3.2Establish appropriate production processes to ensure product specifications are met
• 3.3Select selling strategies to ensure required prices are achieved
• 3.4Determine appropriate distribution channel options to ensure access to target markets is achieved efficiently and appropriately
• 3.5Establish time-frames for production, distribution and selling activities
• 3.6Develop a gross margin budget to demonstrate the cost effectiveness of the marketing plan
• 3.7Develop partial gross margin budgets to accommodate market variability
• 3.8Compile and document the marketing plan

4 Determine promotional strategies

• 4.1Prepare and record detailed plans for promotional activities
• 4.2Outline objectives, level of exposure and available markets
• 4.3Ensure strategies take account of time management and scheduling issues, and resource constraints
• 4.4Create promotional materials that enhance the product and commercial presentation
• 4.5Record and communicate priorities, responsibilities, timelines and budgets for promotional activities

5 Implement marketing activities

• 5.1Schedule planned marketing activities within appropriate timeframes
• 5.2Develop measurable performance targets that meet business plan objectives
• 5.3Organise distribution channels and ensure product and service information is accurate and readily available to clients
• 5.4Implement marketing activities within budgetary constraints to meet legal, ethical and enterprise requirements

6 Evaluate marketing performance

• 6.1Review the established marketing objectives to ensure they remain viable
• 6.2Make an objective assessment of the marketing plan and its implementation by comparing current activity against the established objectives
• 6.3Assess product, pricing and distribution policies in relation to market changes, marketing objectives and enterprise requirements
• 6.4Identify areas of positive marketing performance and take corrective action to remedy poor marketing performance
• 6.5Document and distribute information for continual analysis and effective planning management

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