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TRADE MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS

Trade Marketing Fundamentals (Introduction) Trade Marketing is a strategic function designed to create and execute programs that bridge the gap between brands and their trade partners, ultimately driving mutual growth and profitability. Its importance lies in delivering tailored solutions to retailers, enhancing shopper engagement, and ensuring alignment with brand and channel objectives.

Course Instructor Sudarshan Raman

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Course Overview

Trade Marketing Fundamentals (Introduction)

Trade Marketing is a strategic function designed to create and execute programs that bridge the gap between brands and their trade partners, ultimately driving mutual growth and profitability. Its importance lies in delivering tailored solutions to retailers, enhancing shopper engagement, and ensuring alignment with brand and channel objectives. This course, structured into 10 comprehensive chapters, takes learners from understanding the fundamentals of Trade Marketing to mastering its core processes, tools, and strategies for impactful execution.

10 Chapters of Trade Marketing Fundamentals 

1.  Introduction

2.  Touch Points

3.  The Eco System

4.  Responsibilities

5.  Objectives

6.  Functional Engagement

7.  TM Mix

8.  Converging Roles

9.  Know your target

10.Processes

 

Course Approach

This course ensures that participants can apply theoretical insights to real-world scenarios by leveraging high-quality content, practical case studies, and interactive exercises. With a strong emphasis on actionable tools and strategic applications, students will build their Trade Marketing expertise and gain the ability to develop impactful strategies. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your skills, this program offers a robust pathway to mastering Trade Marketing and achieving measurable success.

What Students Will Gain from This Course

  • A deep understanding of Trade Marketing fundamentals and their strategic relevance.
  • Practical tools to design effective trade programs and promotions.
  • Skills to align with retail and shopper needs, ensuring execution excellence.
  • Expertise in navigating the complexities of Trade Marketing and driving growth through strong stakeholder relationships and continuous improvement.

Schedule of Classes

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Trade Marketing Fundamentals

1 Exercises72 Learning Materials

INTRODUCTION TO TRADE MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
4:18

WHAT IS TRADE MARKETING

Video
4:35

CUSTOMER VS CONSUMER

Video
4:11

UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMERS AND CONSUMERS

Video
4:11

TRADE MARKETING ENGAGEMENT

Video
6:24

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:4

TOUCH POINTS

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:00

BASIC TOUCH POINTS

Video
2:54

BROAD CHANNEL ENGAGEMENT

Video
5:3

CHANNEL AND TOUCH POINTS

Video
6:8

RETAIL STORES ENVIRONMENT

Video
1:24

TRADE MARKETING ENGAGEMENT

Video
4:20

10 COMMON TRADE MARKETING TACTICS

Video
6:00

EXAMPLES OF TM TOUCH POINTS

Video
4:41

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:24

THE ECO SYSTEM

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
2:18

THE 3 ELEMENTS

Video
3:41

EXTENDED VALUE CHAIN

Video
5:58

THE FUNCTIONAL ECO SYSTEM

Video
6:37

JOURNEY TOUCH POINTS

Video
3:45

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:33

TM RESPONSIBILITIES

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:29

TRADE MARKETING RESPONSIBILITIES

Video
10:27

ASSIGNINIG RESPONSIBILITY

Video
5:55

MARKET RESEARCH FOR TRADE MARKETING

Video
3:41

DATA ANALYTICS

Video
2:48

PROMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Video
3:29

COST MANAGEMENT

Video
2:49

KEY TERMS

Video
3:8

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
2:24

TM OBJECTIVES

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:40

PUTTING OBJECTIVES TOGETHER

Video
7:28

BROADER PERSPECTIVES

Video
5:48

BREAKING DOWN OBJECTIVES

Video
5:44

CONTRIBUTING OBJECTIVES

Video
3:27

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:31

TM FUNCTIONAL ENGAGEMENT

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
4:10

WHY DO FUNCTIONS EXIST

Video
4:18

MULTI PAYER ENGAGEMENT

Video
2:50

ENGAGEMENT

Video
9:57

REPORTING LINES

Video
4:32

CATEGORY SHOPPER GTM POS

Video
3:13

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:30

TRADE MARKETING MIX

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
2:35

TM MIX OF CATEGORY-SHOPPER-POS

Video
3:24

TM MIX MANAGEMENT

Video
4:45

TM MIX LEVERS

Video
5:49

BRAND HEXAGON

Video
6:19

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
2:37

CONVERGING ROLES

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
4:54

CONVERGING INFLUENCES IN TM

Video
4:25

ENGAGING IN TRADE MARKETING

Video
3:57

CUSTOMER FACING ROLES

Video
5:27

CORE SUPPORT ROLES

Video
3:50

SELF CHECK

Video
3:54

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:21

KNOW YOUR TARGET MARKET

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:7

CUSTOMERS VS SHOPPERS

Video
9:16

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHOPPER

Video
5:17

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR RETAILER

Video
3:17

HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO USE DATA

Video
5:12

ALIGNING DATA TO CUSTOMERS

Video
7:34

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:18

PROCESS AND TACTICS

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:10

TRADE MARKETING PROMOTION PROCESS

Video
7:27

HIREARCHY OF CATEGORIES

Video
3:47

MANUFACTURER CATEGORIZATION

Video
6:25

THEMATIC APPROACH

Video
3:5

TACTICAL APPROACH

Video
2:10

TRADE MARKETING TACTICS

Video
6:22

TRADE MARKETING TAKEAWAYS

Video
3:23

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
2:21

CERTIFICATION QUIZ

TRADE MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS - CERTIFICATION QUIZ

Exercise

Course Instructor

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Sudarshan Raman

10 Courses   •   56 Students

Professional with extensive experience in B2C and B2B sectors across the Middle East, Pakistan, Africa, and CEE / NA markets. Focuses on trade marketing, marketing, KAM, sales, business transformation, and business skills. Worked with AEG, P&G, Rothmans, BAT, Bayer, Durex, BiC and 3M. Expertise spans 250+ categories, focusing on Analysis, Planning, Implementation & Control.