This an immersive two-day course designed for executives and managers seeking a foundational understanding of marketing in the retail industry. This comprehensive program covers customer journey mapping, marketing strategy, the marketing mix, and digital marketing techniques. Participants will engage in interactive sessions, leveraging real-world examples and practical exercises, to gain actionable insights and tools. The course aims to equip learners with the skills to develop customer-centric strategies, utilize effective marketing tactics across digital platforms, and create impactful marketing plans that drive business success.

Length of Training: 2 days (14 hours)

Course Learning Outcome:

  1. Comprehensive Understanding of the Customer Journey: You'll gain insights into defining clear objectives, building customer personas, and identifying key touchpoints, essential for crafting customer-centric marketing strategies.
  2. Mastery of Marketing Strategy Components: Learn the fundamentals of branding, positioning, segmentation, and value proposition to develop strategies that resonate with your target audience.
  3. Proficiency in Marketing Mix Application: Acquire knowledge on how to effectively utilize the 4 Ps of marketing - Product, Price, Place, and Promotion - and understand channel management and marketing communications.
  4. Skills in Digital Marketing Techniques: Dive into the essentials of SEO, SEM, social media, content, and email marketing, equipping you with the skills to craft impactful digital marketing campaigns.
  5. Capability to Develop and Implement a Marketing Plan: Learn how to create a comprehensive marketing plan, set key performance indicators, and measure success, ensuring you can contribute to your organization's marketing objectives effectively.

Marketing Masterclass: 2-Day Course Outline

Day 1 - Core Marketing Concepts

Understanding the Customer Journey

  1. Setting Objectives for Customer Engagement Crafting Customer Personas Identifying Key Touchpoints

  2. Essentials of Marketing Strategy Fundamentals of Brand Development Strategies for Market Positioning Market Segmentation Techniques Crafting a Unique Value Proposition

  3. Introduction to Marketing Mix Exploring the 4 Ps: Product, Price, Place, Promotion Essentials of Channel Management Basics of Marketing Communications

  4. Developing a Marketing Plan Steps to Formulate an Effective Marketing Strategy Key Performance Indicators for Marketing Success

Day 2 - Digital Marketing Insights

  1. Overview of the Digital Marketing Landscape Comparing Inbound and Outbound Marketing Strategies Fundamentals of Online Branding
  2. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Techniques for Enhancing Website Visibility
  3. Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Crafting Effective PPC Campaigns with Google Ads
  4. Social Media Marketing Engaging Audiences on Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook