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If you know where you are, it’s easier to figure out where you need to go, and more important, how to get there. TMG’s Sales & Marketing audit does just that.

Here are some key topics that are investigated and presented to management. This is the first critical step in developing a strategic marketing plan.

Key Elements of the Audit:
Business Situational Analysis
    • Strengths
    • Weakness
    • Opportunities
    • Threats

Market Analysis
    • Industry Analysis
    • Competitor Analysis
    • Focus Markets
    • Target Markets
    • Alternative Revenue Streams
    • Omitted Markets

Sales Analysis
    • Historical
    • Forecasting
    • Customer Portfolio
    • Profit Analysis
    • Business Mix
    • New Business
    • New Markets
    • Retention / Attrition Analysis
    • Current Lead Status
    • Monitoring

Sales Planning
    • Budgeting
    • Forecasting
    • Prospecting
    • Territories
    • Planning Calendars
    • Call Reports

Sales Management
    • Training
    • Leads, Sales Process, Closing
    • Value Added Selling
    • Staffing
    • Hiring
    • Pricing Strategy
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Alternative Sales Channels
    • SG & A

Sales Other
    • Incentive Plans
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Distribution
    • E-Commerce
    • Electronic Bids - Auctions
    • RFI – RFP Administration
    • Networking

Marketing
    • Strategic Marketing Plan
    • Value Position Statement
    • Marketing
    • Branding

Marketing Communication
    • Collateral Materials
    • Internal Communications
    • Customer Presentations
    • Website
    • Trade Shows
    • Advertising
    • Promotional Programs

General Manufacturing
    • Capabilities
    • Specialties
    • Capacity
    • Quality
    • Cost structure
    • Productivity
    • Production Facility
    • Warehousing
    • Shipping

Manufacturing Services
    • Graphics
    • Structural
    • Packaging Systems

Manufacturing Response
    • Lead times
    • Shipping
    • Invoicing
    • Customer Service Organization
    • Quotation Process
    • New Business Integration
    • Disaster Recovery Plan

For additional information, contact Ben Markens.

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