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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

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00:04:18

WHAT IS TRADE MARKETING

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00:04:35

CUSTOMER VS CONSUMER

Video
00:04:11

UNDERSTANDING CUSTOMERS AND CONSUMERS

Video
00:04:11

TRADE MARKETING ENGAGEMENT

Video
00:06:24

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:04

TOUCH POINTS

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:03:00

BASIC TOUCH POINTS

Video
00:02:54

BROAD CHANNEL ENGAGEMENT

Video
00:05:03

CHANNEL AND TOUCH POINTS

Video
00:06:08

RETAIL STORES ENVIRONMENT

Video
00:01:24

TRADE MARKETING ENGAGEMENT

Video
00:04:20

10 COMMON TRADE MARKETING TACTICS

Video
00:06:00

EXAMPLES OF TM TOUCH POINTS

Video
00:04:41

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:24

THE ECO SYSTEM

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:02:18

THE 3 ELEMENTS

Video
00:03:41

EXTENDED VALUE CHAIN

Video
00:05:58

THE FUNCTIONAL ECO SYSTEM

Video
00:06:37

JOURNEY TOUCH POINTS

Video
00:03:45

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:33

TM RESPONSIBILITIES

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:03:29

TRADE MARKETING RESPONSIBILITIES

Video
00:10:27

ASSIGNINIG RESPONSIBILITY

Video
00:05:55

MARKET RESEARCH FOR TRADE MARKETING

Video
00:03:41

DATA ANALYTICS

Video
00:02:48

PROMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Video
00:03:29

COST MANAGEMENT

Video
00:02:49

KEY TERMS

Video
00:03:08

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:02:24

TM OBJECTIVES

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:03:40

PUTTING OBJECTIVES TOGETHER

Video
00:07:28

BROADER PERSPECTIVES

Video
00:05:48

BREAKING DOWN OBJECTIVES

Video
00:05:44

CONTRIBUTING OBJECTIVES

Video
00:03:27

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:31

TM FUNCTIONAL ENGAGEMENT

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:04:10

WHY DO FUNCTIONS EXIST

Video
00:04:18

MULTI PAYER ENGAGEMENT

Video
00:02:50

ENGAGEMENT

Video
00:09:57

REPORTING LINES

Video
00:04:32

CATEGORY SHOPPER GTM POS

Video
00:03:13

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:30

TRADE MARKETING MIX

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:02:35

TM MIX OF CATEGORY-SHOPPER-POS

Video
00:03:24

TM MIX MANAGEMENT

Video
00:04:45

TM MIX LEVERS

Video
00:05:49

BRAND HEXAGON

Video
00:06:19

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:02:37

CONVERGING ROLES

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:04:54

CONVERGING INFLUENCES IN TM

Video
00:04:25

ENGAGING IN TRADE MARKETING

Video
00:03:57

CUSTOMER FACING ROLES

Video
00:05:27

CORE SUPPORT ROLES

Video
00:03:50

SELF CHECK

Video
00:03:54

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:21

KNOW YOUR TARGET MARKET

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:03:07

CUSTOMERS VS SHOPPERS

Video
00:09:16

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR SHOPPER

Video
00:05:17

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR RETAILER

Video
00:03:17

HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO USE DATA

Video
00:05:12

ALIGNING DATA TO CUSTOMERS

Video
00:07:34

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:01:18

PROCESS AND TACTICS

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
00:03:10

TRADE MARKETING PROMOTION PROCESS

Video
00:07:27

HIREARCHY OF CATEGORIES

Video
00:03:47

MANUFACTURER CATEGORIZATION

Video
00:06:25

THEMATIC APPROACH

Video
00:03:05

TACTICAL APPROACH

Video
00:02:10

TRADE MARKETING TACTICS

Video
00:06:22

TRADE MARKETING TAKEAWAYS

Video
00:03:23

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
00:02:21

CERTIFICATION QUIZ

TRADE MARKETING FUNDAMENTALS - CERTIFICATION QUIZ

Exercise

Course Instructor

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Sudarshan Raman

11 Courses   •   98 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.