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"In years past, our sales force has displayed our cutlery products at many home shows and fairs," said Steve Pokrzyk, Market Development Manager of Vector Marketing. "It has been a great opportunity to introduce our products to new prospects and a lucrative opportunity for our sales force. We've also recognized that focused attention on fairs and shows could dramatically increase the potential for growth in this market (Vector Marketing, CUTCO Cutlery Expand Sales Through Aggressive Home Show Campaign).
Weaknesses: />
Poor advertising, not able to reach younger audience
Too many turnovers due to employee's age
Not a stable environment for older employees
No room to advance without waiting for years
Opportunities:
Strong base of early adopters from initial gift card promotion
Has become the most recognized brand in the world.
Market other countries
Set up business internationally
Advertise new products
Produce more modern products
Expand products
Identify product with customer
Threats:
Lack of relevance to non-frequent user
Prices
New companies competition
New marketing from competitors
Failed new products
Failed sales program
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The use of Internet or Web-based applications for the recruitment and selection process is becoming increasingly used so that hiring companies can measure applicants on their knowledge and skills. Further, Web-based recruitment and selection applications can also measure the judgment of applicants by asking them to respond to a variety of selling scenarios. That way, the hiring company can see what level of selling skill the applicant has today.
Database marketing, sales force automation and virtual reality are three of the newest trends in technology to impact the way company's market to their customers. All three technologies offer specific advantages and disadvantages for their use. The appropriate use of the technology must be based solidly on the type of product, costs incurred, and the nature of relationship with clients. When used in a judicious way, all three technologies can
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The difference in country's economic condition makes Coca Cola to fix difference prices for the same product across different countries. 3.2: Integrating Pricing strategy with branding strategy ATC will use a unique brand position to ensure that customer accept prices fixed for its product and services, and the company will use differentiation strategy to make customer accept the prices fixed for its product. By creating a strong brand position, ATC will