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Unit II : Product Strategies: Product Mix Strategies,<br />

Product strategies for different stages <strong>of</strong><br />

PLC, Branding Strategies, Product Positioning<br />

and Differentiation Strategies. Pricing,<br />

Distribution, Promotion Strategies. Portfolio<br />

Management.<br />

Unit III : Marketing Strategies for Market Leader, Challenger,<br />

Follower and Nicher. Preparation <strong>of</strong><br />

Strategic Marketing Plan and Case studies.<br />

Text Book(s)<br />

1. O.C. Ferrel and M. D. Hartline, “Strategic Marketing”,<br />

Cengage Learning, Latest Edition.<br />

Suggested Readings<br />

1. Majumdar, R. (2001), “Product Management in India”,<br />

Prentice Hall <strong>of</strong> India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi<br />

2. Jain, Subhash C. (2000), “Marketing – Planning &<br />

Strategy”, Thomson Learning<br />

3. Chunawalla, S.A. (2000), “Product Management”,<br />

Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai<br />

4. Bishop, B. (2000), “Strategic Marketing for the<br />

Digital Age”, Excel Books, New Delhi<br />

5. Kotler, Philip (1998), “Marketing Management :<br />

Analysis, Planning, Implementation and Control”,<br />

Prentice Hall, India (P) Ltd., New Delhi<br />

6. Handcombe, R. (1998), “Product Management<br />

<strong>Handbook</strong>”, John Wiley & Sons<br />

7. Yadav, P.K. (1995), “Marketing Strategies”, Anamika<br />

Publishers & Distributors, Delhi<br />

8. Moore, L. W., and Pessemier, E.A. (1993), “ Product<br />

Planning & Management – Designing & Delivering<br />

Value”, McGraw-Hill Inc, New Delhi<br />

9. Pessemier, E.A. (1982), “Product Management :<br />

Strategy and Organization”, John Wiley & Sons,<br />

New York<br />

Journals<br />

1. Brand Reporter<br />

2. Pitch<br />

3. Harvard Business Review<br />

4. Business India<br />

5. Business Today<br />

6. Business Today<br />

SALES, DISTRIBUTION & RETAIL<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

Code: M4 Credits: 3<br />

Unit I : Principles and Concepts <strong>of</strong> Selling: Introduction<br />

to Selling – difference between<br />

Marketing and Selling – The Strategic/Consultative<br />

Selling Model – Developing various<br />

Strategies <strong>of</strong> Selling – The Selling Process<br />

– Prospecting, Pre approach, Approach,<br />

Presentation, Objection Handling, Closing<br />

the Sale, Follow-up and Follow-through in<br />

Sales, Career in Sales.<br />

Unit II : Managing the Sales Force: Introduction<br />

to Salesmanship – Qualities <strong>of</strong> the effective<br />

Sales Executive, Salesmanship, Organization<br />

<strong>of</strong> Sales Department. Sales Force Management,<br />

Recruitment, Selection, Training,<br />

Motivation, Compensation, Evaluation <strong>of</strong><br />

sales persons. Controlling the Sales Effort,<br />

Sales Budget, Sales Quota, Sales Territories,<br />

Sales Control & Cost Analysis.<br />

Unit III : Distribution and Retail Management:<br />

Distribution Management and Marketing<br />

Mix, Marketing Channels, Market Logistics,<br />

Channel Institutions – Retailing, the Global<br />

Retailing, Retailing in India, Types <strong>of</strong> Retailers,<br />

Retail Strategies, Franchising.<br />

Text Book(s)<br />

1. Krishna K Havaldar, Vasant M Cavale, “Sales and<br />

Distribution Management - Text and Cases”, Tata<br />

McGraw Hill.<br />

<strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Public</strong> <strong>Enterprise</strong> – <strong>PGP</strong> Student <strong>Handbook</strong> • 67

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