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TRADE MARKETING PLANS

Trade marketing plans are critical for aligning the efforts of sales, marketing, and trade marketing functions to drive retail success. These plans ensure that products are strategically positioned, promotions are effectively executed, and shopper needs are met. By fostering collaboration across functions, trade marketing plans enhance brand visibility, optimize in-store performance, and maximize

Course Instructor Sudarshan Raman

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Course Overview

Trade Marketing Plans

Trade Marketing is a strategic function designed to create and implement plans that bridge the gap between brands and their trade partners, ensuring mutual growth and profitability. These plans are essential for delivering tailored solutions to retailers, enhancing shopper engagement, and aligning brand strategies with channel objectives. This course, structured into 9 core chapters, provides a step-by-step guide to crafting and executing impactful trade marketing plans, equipping participants with the skills to navigate dynamic markets and achieve measurable success.

9 Chapters of Trade Marketing Fundamentals 

1.    Develop the TM Plan

2.    Human Resources

3.    Financial Plans

4.    Markets & Opportunities

5.    Categories & products

6.    Customers & Channels

7.    Competitive evaluation

8.    Themes and tactics

9.    KPI’s

 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 focus on actionable tools and strategic applications, students will develop their trade marketing expertise and build robust plans to drive growth and profitability. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, this program offers a structured approach to mastering trade marketing plans.

What Students Will Gain from This Course

  • A comprehensive understanding of trade marketing plans and their strategic importance.
  • Practical tools for designing and implementing effective trade strategies.
  • Skills to align trade marketing plans with shopper, retailer, and business objectives.
  • Expertise in monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement for impactful results.

Schedule of Classes

Course Curriculum

1 Subject

Trade Marketing Plans

1 Exercises86 Learning Materials

DEVELOP THE TRADE MARKETING PLAN

CHAPTER F2F

Video
2:57

Chapter INTRODUCTION

Video
2:52

Corporate OBJECTIVES

Video
5:12

The Wider CORPORATION

Video
3:55

Trade Marketing OBJECTIVES

Video
6:32

Developing The Trade Marketing Plan Outline

Video
11:21

One Page SUMMARY

Video
4:2

9 Types of TM PLANS

Video
3:10

Tools and FORMATS

Video
7:22

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
2:41

HUMAN RESOURCES IN TRADE MARKETING

F2F INTRODUCTION

Chapter INTRODUCTION

Video
5:56

Components of a HR Plan in TRADE MARKETING

Video
4:19

Roles and RESPONSIBILITIES

Video
2:55

Strategy VS OPERATIONS

Video
10:9

TRADE MARKETING PLAN INPUT

Video
5:22

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:35

FINANCIAL PLANS IN TRADE MARKETING

CHAPTER F2F INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
5:26

5 KEY FINANCIAL ASPECTS

Video
3:55

KEY FINANCIAL INPUTS FOR TM

Video
11:16

P&L review FOR TRADE MARKETING

Video
9:8

TM FINANCIAL PLAN INPUTS

Video
3:10

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:45

MARKETS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TRADE MARKETING

CHAPTER F2F INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:16

THE 5 X 5 CORE COMPONENTS OF TRADE MARKETING

Video
12:8

MARKET SIZE DEVELOPMENT METHODS

Video
16:38

MARKET AND CHANNEL SIZING

Video
3:51

EVALUATION METRICS FOR TM

Video
9:47

TRADE MARKETING PLAN INPUTS

Video
2:51

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:51

CATEGORIES AND PRODUCTS

CHAPTER F2F INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
2:40

PRIORITISING BRANDS AND CATEGORIES

Video
10:25

PRIORITIZING CATEGRIES AND PRODUCTS

Video
10:23

TRADE MARKETING PLAN INPUTS

Video
2:27

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:14

CUSTOMERS AND CHANNELS

CHAPTER F2F INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
2:53

WHO IS A CUSTOMER

Video
1:41

TYPES OF CUSTOMERS

Video
2:48

PRIORITIZING CUSTOMERS

Video
4:38

CUSTOMER PROFILE

Video
3:39

JOINT BUSINESS REVIEW

Video
6:6

TRADE MARKETING PLAN INPUTS

Video
3:57

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:18

COMPETITIVE EVALUATION

CHAPTER F2F INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
4:7

6 WAYS TO GATHER DATA

Video
9:11

9 WAYS TO EVALUATE COMPETITION

Video
8:12

KEY METRICS FOR EVALUATION

Video
4:47

ORGANISING FINDINGS

Video
1:53

ANALYZE FINDINGS

Video
2:25

CONSOLIDATE FINDINGS

Video
10:8

COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE GATHERING TOOL

Video
6:23

TRADE MARKETING PLAN INPUTS

Video
2:50

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:32

THEMES AND TACTICS

F2F INTRODUCTION

Video
2:3

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
3:32

THEMES

Video
10:30

PLANNING PROCESS

Video
4:2

PLANNING PROCESS RESOURCE

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TACTICS

Video
6:39

THEME 1 BRANDING

Video
2:47

THEME 2 - CHANNELS AND INTEGRATION

Video
3:6

THEME 3 - PRICING

Video
2:47

THEME 4 - COMMUNICATION

Video
2:17

THEME 5 - RESEARCH

Video
5:16

THEME 6 - PROMOTIONS

Video
3:19

THEME 7 - GAMIFICATION

Video
2:30

TM PLAN INPUTS

Video
2:47

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:25

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

CHAPTER F2F INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER INTRODUCTION

Video
4:7

#1 KPI SHELF SHARE

Video
1:56

#2 KPI CATEGORY SHARE

Video
1:43

#3 KPI VOLUME SHARE

Video
2:6

#4 KPI GROSS MARGINS

Video
2:17

#5 KPI BREAK EVEN VOLUME

Video
2:13

#6 KPI OUT OF STOCKS

Video
2:7

#7 KPI DPP

Video
1:4

#8 KPI TRADE MARKETING COSTS

Video
1:6

#9 KPI ROI

Video
2:11

#10 KPI PROMOTIONAL UPLIFT

Video
1:41

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Video
1:25

QUIZ SELF CERTIFICATION

TRADE MARKETING PLANS - 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.