SELLING IN INDIA
Building & Growing Your Market Share in India
For companies new to the Indian market, whether in B2B, B2C, D2C, or product manufacturing across any industry, the path to success can vary. Some entrants aim to establish a solid market presence before committing to further investments, such as setting up manufacturing units or acquiring local companies. Others may focus solely on selling their products or services without manufacturing locally. Whatever your growth strategy may be, achieving a successful market expansion in India requires a skilled and experienced sales team, robust back-office support, and expert compliance and sales growth advisory to ensure smooth operations.
What is the Best Marketing and Sales Strategy for Your Entry into the Indian Market?
Marketing and Sales, involves developing tailored strategies to effectively position your products/services in the Indian market. It delivers a compelling market presence, optimized sales planning, and strategies aligned with India’s unique market dynamics. In India’s diverse and competitive market, this service is essential for connecting with target audiences, driving sales, and achieving sustainable growth.Marketing Strategy
- Determine how to effectively use social media to highlight your product’s benefits and features.
- Assess the best approach to offer online discounts and promotions to boost digital sales. Utilize social media for communicating pricing information and deals.
- Analyze where and how you should sell your product or service, whether it’s online, in physical stores, or through distribution partners.
- Evaluate the regions you should target and how to allocate resources among them for optimal market penetration.
- Explore how to extend your reach by leveraging below-the-line (BTL) tactics such as online partnerships and affiliate marketing.
- Identify your target audience and the digital marketing channels that resonate with them.
- Define the promotional tactics to be employed at each stage of the customer journey, from building awareness to fostering retention.
- Identify digital tools and software that can enhance internal processes and streamline marketing automation.
- Determine the tangible materials, such as brochures and packaging, as well as above-the-line (ATL) advertising methods, that can reinforce your brand message.
Sales Strategy
- Assess and structure the sales process, from lead generation to post-sale support, along with the necessary tools and technology support.
- Examine lead generation and customer identification strategies in India and align them with marketing efforts.
- Analyze customer relationship management throughout the sales cycle, including plans for ongoing engagement and retention.
- Evaluate the training and resources to equip the sales team with product knowledge and effective selling techniques.
- Set clear sales targets and revenue goals specific to the Indian market.
- Review the development of sales collateral and materials, ensuring localization for the Indian audience.
- Examine the process of collecting and utilizing customer feedback to enhance the sales process and product offerings.
- Identify sales territories within India and plan their coverage by the sales team.
1. Recruit the best talent for Sales & Service in India
Maier Vidorno Altios’s Human Resource department together with our own in-house Recruitment team develops a strong Recruitment Plan for your Sales team. We know which talents are required for a market entrant, where to find these talents and how to attract them for start-ups. Click here for some insights on how to assemble the team you need.
2. Accounting, Payroll, Taxation & Supply Chain …have a strong Back Office in place
A good Back Office does not create sales but a badly managed Back Office may destroy good sales. Maier Vidorno Altios manages the Back Office for numerous foreign companies in India. We understand the administrative requirements of foreign organisations in India and solve your administrative headaches. From simple Accounting, Taxation and Payroll Solutions to complex organisational requirements for companies which have to manage and control sales of thousands of transactions; Maier Vidorno Altios has a solution tailor-made for your needs – Please see all our modular Back Office Solutions:- Corporate Services – Accounting, Taxation & Payroll; What every company needs
- Corporate Services + Trading – You plan to import, warehouse and invoice products
- Corporate Services + Trading + Management – a full 360˚ Outsourcing Solution for all companies who have built up sizeable market shares and continuously grow further. Professional execution of transactions is not enough anymore. CxO activity is required and Performance Controlling needs to be implemented and conducted at all levels
Make sure you have everything in place to ensure you stay in control – regular reporting and on-going performance management – for your Sales as well as your HR performance.
Maier Vidorno Altios is here to support you in these critical areas, ensuring your interests as an investor and shareholder are fully protected.
For expert guidance on selling in India, from planning to execution, get in touch with our experienced team today!
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