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MKT331 Relationship Marketing (8)

Abstract

The role of personal selling and the management of the sales force are dealt with in this subject. Topics integral to the planning, implementation, evaluation and control of the sales program are covered.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Management and Marketing

Assumed Knowledge

MGT100 and MKT110

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Understand the concepts of relationship marketing and their implication on personal selling;
Understand factors influencing relationship-building process and develop a relationship strategy;
Understand the importance of product information, demonstrate how to translate product features into buyer benefits and develop product strategy;
Understand buyer behaviour and develop a customer strategy;
Negotiate buyer resistance and develop a presentation strategy;
Develop a sales manager strategy.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
The evolving relationship marketing concepts.
Developing a personal selling philosophy.
Developing a relationship strategy.
Managing the relationship process.
Developing a product-selling strategy.
Developing a prospect base.
Developing a presentation strategy.
Negotiating buyer resistance.
Servicing the sale.
Ethical considerations in personal selling.
Internal marketing
Applying telecommunications to personal selling.
Management of the sales force.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.