Marketing Channel Intermediaries
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Which of the following best describes the main functions of channel intermediaries?

  • Transactional, strategic, and logistical functions.
  • Facilitating, managerial, and promotional functions.
  • Negotiating, logistical, and relational functions.
  • Transactional, logistical, and facilitating functions. (correct)
  • What defines forward integration in channel structures?

  • Manufacturers engaging in retail operations.
  • Retailers acquiring manufacturing capabilities.
  • Wholesalers owning independent retailers.
  • Producers owning the intermediary at the next level down. (correct)
  • What type of channel choice involves independent retailers coordinating their efforts?

  • Retailer-sponsored cooperatives. (correct)
  • Franchising arrangements.
  • Wholesaler-sponsored voluntary chains.
  • Dual distribution systems.
  • Which behavior forms must a channel captain influence?

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    What is the key focus of reverse logistics?

    <p>Managing the flow of products back to the producer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT part of the six elements of communication?

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    What is the main purpose of personal selling?

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    In the hierarchy of effects, which stage comes immediately after 'interest'?

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    Which type of advertising is primarily used to inform potential customers about a new product?

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    Which of the following is an advantage of mobile marketing?

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    What is the main focus of public relations?

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    What factor does NOT influence the scheduling of advertisements?

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    Which strategy is aimed at consumers rather than channel members?

    <p>Pull strategy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of reverse logistics?

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    Which of the following best describes 'scrambled merchandising'?

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    What does the 'eight-second rule' refer to in online marketing?

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    Which of the following elements contributes to a website's 'community' aspect?

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    What is the primary focus of a specialty outlet store?

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    What is one reason why consumers might prefer shopping online?

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    Which of the following is NOT a component of the 7 C's of website design?

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    What does 'webrooming' indicate about consumer behavior?

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    What distinguishes micro-influencers from macro influencers?

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    Which statement best describes LinkedIn's primary purpose?

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    What is the formula for calculating Customer Engagement Rate (CER) on Twitter?

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    Which stage of the sales process involves identifying and qualifying prospects?

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    What role do missionary salespeople primarily play in a sales team?

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    What type of content does NOT typically engage social media audiences?

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    Which of the following is an essential element for college students when creating a LinkedIn profile?

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    In terms of social media influence, which type of influencer typically has the largest following?

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    What is a key aspect of the preapproach stage in sales?

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    Which technique is NOT commonly used in the closing stage of a sale?

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    What does the formula selling presentation emphasize?

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    Which type of objection handling involves agreeing with the customer to neutralize their concerns?

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    What is the primary goal during the follow-up stage of sales?

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    In sales force organisation by geography, which of the following is most likely to be a consideration?

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    What is a primary function of Customer Relationship Management (CRM)?

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    What aspect does emotional intelligence NOT encompass in sales force recruitment?

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    Flashcards

    Channel Intermediary Functions

    Transactional, logistical, and facilitating functions performed by channel intermediaries to facilitate the flow of goods and services from producer to consumer.

    Channel Structures

    Different ways of organizing intermediaries (e.g., retailers, wholesalers) to reach consumers or business customers; influencing time, place, form, or possession utilities.

    Forward Integration

    A strategy where a producer owns the intermediary at the next level down.

    Channel Captain

    A channel member who coordinates, directs, and supports other channel members.

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    Reverse Logistics

    Logistics management that handles the return of products to the supply chain to satisfy customer requirements as well as using cost-effective decisions and ensuring customer service.

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    IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications)

    A strategy that coordinates all marketing communication methods to send a consistent message to customers.

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    Advertising

    Paid, non-personal promotion of ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor.

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    Personal Selling

    Direct communication between a buyer and seller to promote and sell a product.

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    Pioneering Advertising

    Advertising that introduces a new product or category.

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    Reach (in advertising)

    The percentage of a target market exposed to the advertisement at least once.

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    Frequency (in advertising)

    The average number of times a person in the target market is exposed to an advertisement.

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    Push Strategy

    Promoting a product to intermediaries (like retailers), who then sell to consumers.

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    Pull Strategy

    Promoting a product directly to consumers, who then demand it from retailers.

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    Breadth of Product Line

    The variety of product categories a store offers.

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    Depth of Product Line

    The number of different products within a specific product category.

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    Scrambled Merchandising

    A retail strategy of carrying unrelated product lines in a single store.

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    Category Killer

    A store that dominates a specific product category, offering a vast selection and low prices (e.g., Best Buy, Staples).

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    Wheel of Retailing

    A model describing how new retailers enter the market by offering lower prices and move towards higher prices as they grow.

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    Website Design Elements (7Cs)

    Context, Content, Customization, Connection, Communication, Community, and Commerce are important aspects of website design.

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    Consumer Motivations for Online Shopping (6Cs)

    Convenience, Choice, Customization, Communication, Cost, and Control are key drivers of online shopping.

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    Micro-influencer

    An influencer with fewer than 50,000 followers on social media.

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    Macro-influencer

    An influencer with 500,000 to 1,000,000 followers on social media.

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    Mega-influencer

    An influencer with over 1,000,000 followers on social media.

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    LinkedIn for B2B

    LinkedIn is used by businesses to build brand image, network, showcase capabilities, recruit employees, and find leads.

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    Customer Engagement Rate (CER)

    A measure of how engaged an audience is with social media content.

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    Missionary Salesperson

    A salesperson who focuses on introducing new products to potential customers.

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    Sales Engineer

    A salesperson who is also technically skilled and can solve customer problems.

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    Prospecting Stage

    The first step in the sales process where a salesperson identifies and qualifies potential customers.

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    Preapproach Stage

    The stage of the sales process involving gathering information and planning the approach to contact a prospect. This includes identifying buying roles, key criteria, expectations, and the best time to reach out.

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    Approach Stage

    The initial contact with the prospect, where the salesperson aims to grab attention, build rapport, and generate interest in the product or service. It involves making a positive first impression and understanding cultural nuances.

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    Presentation Stage

    The heart of the selling process, where the salesperson presents the product or service to the prospect. It involves tailoring the presentation style based on the prospect's needs and using different techniques to persuade.

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    Closing Stage

    The stage where the salesperson attempts to gain a purchase commitment from the prospect. It involves using various closing techniques to encourage a decision and secure the sale.

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    Follow-up Stage

    The crucial stage after the sale, where the salesperson ensures customer satisfaction, builds a lasting relationship, and fosters repeat business and positive referrals.

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    Emotional Intelligence

    The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions, empathize with others, and build strong relationships. It's crucial for sales success, enabling effective communication and persuasion.

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    CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

    A system that uses technology to manage customer interactions, consolidate data, and improve customer relationships. It helps businesses understand customer needs, personalize experiences, and optimize sales processes.

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    Salesforce Automation

    Using technology to streamline sales processes, improve efficiency, and enhance sales performance. This includes tools for tracking leads, managing contacts, automating tasks, and analyzing data.

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    Study Notes

    Channel Intermediaries

    • Intermediaries perform transactional, logistical, and facilitating functions.
    • Transactional functions include buying, selling, risk-taking, and assorting.
    • Logistical functions include sorting, transporting, and financing.
    • Facilitating functions include grading, marketing information, and research.

    Different Channel Structures

    • Middlemen are intermediaries between manufacturers and end-users.
    • Agents/brokers act on behalf of manufacturers.
    • Wholesalers sell to other intermediaries (usually retailers), commonly in consumer markets.
    • Retailers sell to consumers.
    • Distributors perform various distribution tasks, and the term is common in business markets.
    • Dealers are a more general term often interchangeable with distributor, retailer, or wholesaler.

    Marketing Utilities

    • Time, place, form, and possession utilities are provided by intermediaries.

    Integration

    • Forward integration occurs when a producer owns the intermediary at the next level (e.g., a retailer owning a manufacturing operation).
    • Backward integration occurs when a retailer owns a manufacturing operation.
    • Contractual arrangements between independent product and distribution firms can also integrate efforts.

    Channel Captain

    • Coordinates and influences channel members.
    • Influence is exerted through economic incentives, expertise, shared identity, and legal rights (contractual agreements).

    Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management

    • Logistics management focuses on satisfying customer requirements, efficient organization and flow, and cost-effective decisions.
    • Supply chain management integrates information and logistics across companies, creating value for consumers, managing recyclable materials, and reducing waste.

    Website Design Elements (7Cs)

    • Context: Site's design and visual appeal.
    • Content: Site's information (sounds, images, text, and videos).
    • Customization: Modifying site for particular users.
    • Connection: Site's links to other sites.
    • Commerce: Site's commercial transactions (sales).
    • Communication: Site's interaction with users (site to consumer, consumer to site, or two-way).
    • Community: Site's support for user interaction.

    Consumer Utilities

    • Time utility, place utility, form utility, and possession utility are provided by retailers.

    Breadth and Depth of Product Line

    • Breadth refers to the number of different product lines a seller carries.
    • Depth refers to the number of items within each product line.

    Wheel of Retailing

    • The wheel describes a typical pattern retailers follow in terms of price, assortment, service, and profit margins.

    Advertising Media

    • Media types vary in their reach, cost, and target demographics.
    • Consider target audience habits, product attributes, and message complexity when selecting media.

    Promotional Budgeting

    • Continuous, flighting, and pulse schedules are used to budget promotion.

    Push vs Pull Strategies

    • Push marketing targets intermediaries for promotion and distribution.
    • Pull marketing targets consumers with promotions generating demand for the product.

    Hierarchy of Effects

    • Awareness, interest, evaluation, trial, and adoption are stages in a consumer's decision process.

    Advertising Forms

    • Pioneering/informational ads introduce a new product.
    • Competitive/persuasive ads persuade consumers to buy the product from that company over competitors.
    • Reminder ads increase the awareness and recognition of an existing product.

    Influencer Marketing

    • Influencers (micro, macro, and mega) reach target audiences through online platforms.

    Customer Relationship Management

    • CRM systems converge technology (computer, information, and internet) to improve business relationships, and to build customer value.

    Forms of Salespeople, Team Selling, and Sales Process

    • Forms of salespeople: identifying creative solutions, easing customers' buying processes, making after-sale follow-ups.
    • Team selling: Conference and seminar selling combine efforts to handle sales.
    • Sales process involves prospecting, pre-approach, approach, presentation, close, and follow-up.

    Sales Management Principles

    • Include aspects of: lead identification and qualification, sales force organization, sales plan implementation, sales force evaluation.

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