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Identify customer needs by finding out what kinds of products or services customers want, the prices they are willing to pay, where and how they want to buy, etc. Satisfy customer needs in order to achieve sales of their goods or services. Anticipate changes customer needs by identifying new trends in customer demand so that the businesses can produce goods or services which are not currently available.
Identify customer needs by finding out what kinds of products or services customers want, the prices they are willing to pay, where and how they want to buy, etc. Satisfy customer needs in order to achieve sales of their goods or services. Anticipate changes customer needs by identifying new trends in customer demand so that the businesses can produce goods or services which are not currently available.
Identify customer needs by finding out what kinds of products or services customers want, the prices they are willing to pay, where and how they want to buy, etc. Satisfy customer needs in order to achieve sales of their goods or services. Anticipate changes customer needs by identifying new trends in customer demand so that the businesses can produce goods or services which are not currently available.
- The Sales department: is responsible for the sales product. - The Market Research department: is responsible for finding out customers needs, market changes and the impact of competitors actions. - The Promotion department: deals with organizing the advertising for products. - The Distribution department: transports the products to the market. The role of marketing Identify customer needs by finding out what kinds of products or services customers want, the prices they are willing to pay, where and how they want to buy, etc. Satisfy customer needs in order to achieve sales of their goods or services. Maintain customer loyalty by building customer relationships. Gain information about customers to meet their changing needs and to establish a long-term relationship with them. Anticipate changes customer needs by identifying new trends in customer demand so that the businesses can produce goods or services which are not currently available. Understanding market change Why customer / consumer spending patterns change?
Consumer tastes and fashion change
Changes in technology Change in incomes Ageing populations
The power and importance of changing customer needs
Why have some markets become more competitive? Globalization of markets Transportation improvements Internet / e-commerce so they can buy overseas market.
How can businesses respond to changing spending patterns and increased
competition?
Maintain good customer relationships
Keep improving its existing product Bring out new products to keep customers interest Keep costs low to maintain competitiveness.
What is meant by a market?
Mass marketing advantages: The sales to these markets are very large. The firm can benefit from economies of scale. Opportunities for growth the business due to large potential sales. Disadvantages: High levels of competition between firms. High costs of advertising Standardized products are produced so may not meet the specific needs of all customers. Niche marketing advantages: Small firms are able to set to niche markets as large firms may not have identified them. The needs of consumers can be focused on. Disadvantages: Niche markets are small and therefore have a limited number of sales. Often businesses in a niche market will specialize in just one product. Market segment The market for a particular good or service is made up of the total number of customers and potential customers for that particular goods or service.