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    CONTENT

    1. Introduction

    2. Research Methodology

    3. Descriptive work on the sub topic of study

    4. Data Analysis and Interpretation

    4.1. Comparison

    4.2 Swot Analysis

    4.3 Suggestion & Conclusion

    4.4 recommendations

    6. Bibliography

    7. Appendix

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    INTRODUCTION

    I, Shikhar Verma, being a student of BBA of InderprasthaEngineering college.The

    project title Marketing Strategies of Bharti AIRTEL andcomparison with

    Reliance Infocomm. is the analysis of thebig scale sector of communication. This

    project involves the big scale level provided by Airtel to its customers. The

    surveywas conducted so as to analyze the big scale sector prevailing in the current

    industry and the improvement that can be made upon it.

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    NEED OF THE STUDY

    1. To identify the difference between market performance of Airtelindustry and

    Reliance Infocomm.

    2. To study the market of Airtel Industry and Reliance Infocomm. On big scale

    sector.

    3. To compare various parameters of marketing strategies, manufacturing process,

    technology adopted, productionpolicy, advertising, collaboration, export scenario,

    futureprospect for the two companies and government policies.

    4. To study the level of customer satisfaction in Airtel & RelianceInfo.

    5. To study customer buying behavior and factors which influencethe purchase

    decision process.

    6. To study consumer preferences.

    7. To study the consumer trend in telecommunication sector.

    8. To study competitive marketing strategies adopted by Airtel andReliance

    Infocomm.

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    BACKGROUND

    The project is an extensive report on how the Airtel Companymarkets its strategies

    and how the company has been able intackling the present tough competition and

    how it is coopingup by the allegations of the quality of its products. The

    reportbegins with the history of the products and the introduction of the Airtel

    Company. This report also contains the basicmarketing strategies that are used by

    the Airtel Company of manufacturing process, technology, production

    policy,advertising, collaboration, export scenario, future prospectand government

    policies. The report includes some of the keysalient features of market trend

    issues.In todays world of cutthroat fierce competition, it is veryessential to not

    only exist but also to excel in the market.Todays market is enormously more

    complex. Hence forth, tosurvive in the market, the company not only needs

    tomaximize its profit but also needs to satisfy its customers andshould try to build

    upon from there.

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    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    Achieving accuracy in any revsearch requires a deep studyregarding the subject.

    As the prime objective of the project is tocompare Airtel with the existing

    competitor (reliance infocomm.) inthe market and the impact of WLL on

    Airtel,The research methodology adopted is basically based onprimary data via

    which the most recent and accurate piece of firsthand information could be

    collected. Secondary data has beenused to support primary data wherever needed.

    Primary data was collected using the following techniques

    Questionnaire MethodDirect Interview Method andObservation MethodThe main

    tool used was, the questionnaire method. Further directinterview method, where a

    face-to-face formal interview was taken.Lastly observation method has been

    continuous with thequestionnaire method, as one continuously observes

    thesurrounding environment he works in.

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    OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

    Every organization has to achieve its organization goals. For this it is veryessential

    for an organization to know about the view of consumers andtheir competitive

    products. This survey research may be also aimed as toestimate potential buyer for

    the product. The objective of the study is asunder:-. To know about customer

    acceptance of the product. To suggest the steps for the sales promotion of the

    product. To study the requirement regarding to the future of the product. To

    analysis the consumer perception about the quality of the services. To find out

    solution of customers problems.. To know how the company has been successful inencountering theaggressive marketing strategies of competitors.

    TYPE OF RESEARCH METHODLOGY

    EXPLORATORY:

    Type of research carried out was exploratory type of research carried out was

    exploratory in nature; the objective of such research is toin nature; the objective of

    such research is to determine the approximate area where thedetermine the

    approximate area where the drawback of the company lies and also todrawback of

    the company lies and also to identify the course of action to solve it. For identify

    the course of action to solve it. For this purpose the information proved usefulthis

    purpose the information proved useful for giving right suggestion to the

    company.for giving right suggestion to the company

    Data collection method

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    There two type of method of data collectionthere two type of method of data

    collection..

    Primary data:-

    Primary data is that which is theprimary data is that which is the collected for the

    fist time and thus happencollected for the fist time and thus happen to be originated

    in character.to be originated in character.

    Questionnaire survey :: In the studies a questionnaire is prepared.in the studies a

    questionnaire is prepared. The questionnaire consists of 20 questions.the

    questionnaire consists of 20 questions.

    Secondary data :: Secondary data refer to the datasecondary data refer to the

    data that has been already collected .thethat has been already collected .the

    Secondary data, which has been used to carry out this study, are as follow:carry out

    this study, are as follow:

    Books, journals, magazines, newspapers, books, journals, magazines, newspapers

    Industry reports, industry reports Companys internet sitecompanys internet site

    Other relevant studies material andother relevant studies material and websites.

    Sample unit

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    : - new delhi: - new delhithe research process was done by interactingthe research

    process was done by interacting with number of customers during thewith number

    of customers during the activities performed, which included,activities performed,

    which included, markets, cold calling, canopies, etc. Samplemarkets, cold calling,

    canopies, etc. Sample design consists of random sampling.design consists of

    random sampling.

    Sample sizesample size

    : - 50 people: - 50 people

    Method of collection

    : -: -field procedure for gathering primary datafield procedure for gathering

    primary data included observation and interview scheduleincluded observation and

    interview schedule in which the questionnaires were filed by thein which the

    questionnaires were filed by the interviewer.interviewer.personal interviews

    through selfpersonal interviews through self administered survey was done to

    collect theadministered survey was done to collect the data, market research was

    undertaken, thatdata, market research was undertaken, that was accomplished by

    performing variouswas accomplished by performing various activities

    designed.activities designed.

    Research instrumentresearch instrument

    ::questionnairequestionnaire

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    The questionnaire was formulated by keepthe questionnaire was formulated by

    keep in mind the following pointsin mind the following points

    : -: -

    Giving the respondents clear giving the respondents clear comprehension of the

    question.comprehension of the question.

    Inducing the respondents to co-operate.inducing the respondents to co-operate.

    Giving instructions as to what is needed.giving instructions as to what is

    needed. Identifying the needs to be known.identifying the needs to be known.

    Scope of the study

    #

    To conduct this research the target population was the mobileusers, Who are using

    GSM technology.

    #

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    Target geographic area. Sample size of 50 was taken.

    #

    To these 50 people a questionnaire was given, the questionnairewas a combination

    of both open ended and closed endedquestions.

    #

    The date during which questionnaires were filled.

    #

    Some dealers were also interviewed to know their prospective.Interviews with the

    managers of GSM service providers were alsoconducted.# Finally the collected

    data and information was analyzed andcompiled to arrive at the conclusion and

    recommendations given.

    Sources of secondary data

    Used to obtain information on, Bhartis history, current issues,policies, procedures

    etc, wherever required.# Internet# Magazines# Newspapers

    # Journals # Bharti Circulars # Bharti News Letters

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    LIMITATIONS

    The following were the limitations that were there during the course of thestudy:

    1. Limited time period.

    2.Less number of respondents.

    Biasness of the respondents.

    Primary data was collected using the following techniques

    Questionnaire MethodDirect Interview Method andObservation MethodThe main

    tool used was, the questionnaire method. Further directinterview method, where a

    face-to-face formal interview was taken.Lastly observation method has been

    continuous with thequestionnaire method, as one continuously observes

    thesurrounding environment he works in.

    A brief history of tele sector in India

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    In the early 1990s, the Indian government adopted a new economicpolicy aimed at

    improving India's competitiveness in the globalmarkets and the rapid growth of

    exports. Key to achieving thesegoals was a world-class telecom infrastructure.In

    India, the telecom service areas are divided into four metros(New Delhi, Mumbai,

    Chennai and Kolkatta) and 20 circles, whichroughly correspond to the states in

    India. The circles are further classified under "A," "B" and "C," with the "A" circle

    being the mostattractive and "C" being the least attractive. The regulatory body

    atthat time the Department of Telecommunications (DOT) allocated two

    cellular licenses for each metro and circle. Thirty-four licenses for GSM900

    cellular services were auctioned to 22 firms in1995. The first cellular service was

    provided by, Modi Telstra inKolkatta in August 1995. For the auction, it was

    stipulated that nofirm can win in more than one metro, three circles or both.

    Thecircles of Jammu and Kashmir and Andaman and Nicobar had nobidders, while

    West Bengal and Assam had only one bidder each.In 1996, the Telecom

    Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) bill wasintroduced in the Lok Sabha, and the

    president officially announced

    to set up TRAI to separate regulatory functions from policyformulation, licensing

    and telecom operations. Prior to the creationof TRAI, these functions were the sole

    responsibility of the DOT.High license fees and excessive bids for the cellular

    licenses puttremendous financial burden on the operators, diverting funds

    awayfrom network development and enhancements. As a result, by 1999many

    operators failed to pay their license fees and were in danger of having their licenses

    withdrawn. In March 1999, a new telecompolicy was put in place (New Telecom

    Policy [NTP] 1999). Under this new policy, the old fixed-licensing regime was to

    be replaced bya revenue-sharing scheme whereby between 8-12 percent of cellular

    revenue were to be paid to the government.

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    1.1 INDIAN CELLULAR MARKET - EARLIER ROADBLOCKS AND THEIR

    RESOLUTION

    Indian Cellular market immediately after the first round of licensingin 1994-96 was

    beset by several problems for 3 - 4 years till theNew Telecom Policy of 1999 was

    announced. Some of theseroadblocks / current position is tabulated below:

    ROADBLOCKS CURRENT POSITION

    High license fees

    Migration to revenue sharing mode in 1999 mitigates high initialfund requirements

    for payment of license fees.Inadequately funded businesses / weak and fragmented

    promotersBusinesses that have since been adequately funded growing atover 60%

    per annum, while businesses with weak promoterscontinuing to languish - spate of

    acquisitions / mergers, with 4/5major groups emerging in the last one/two years.

    Regulatory authority not in place

    Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) firmly in place, and itsrole being

    accepted by all operators; Deptt of Telecommunications(DOT) restructured, with

    operations and policy making roles vestedin different bodies.Issues relating to

    unfavorable interconnect terms for privateoperators, pass through income, intra

    circle long distance, spectrumavailability and allocation and the like remained

    unresolved for longperiods.

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    Interconnect terms since rationalized, risks on pass through incometo DOT /

    BHARTI (Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd.) resolved to thesatisfaction of all

    parties with changes in methodology / revenuesharing, intra circle long distance

    allowed, spectrum availabilitycleared with vacation of frequencies for usage by

    GSM operators.

    Problems in Financial closures due to:

    Licensing tenure of 10 years

    Large up front cash requirements from promoters due toheavy license fee burden

    in initial stages of deployment Assetbased financing approach by Indian Financial

    Institutions.

    Licensing tenure increased from 10 to 20 years

    Large up front cash requirements for license fee paymentsmitigated with migration

    to revenue sharing mode allowingpromoters to deploy more capital for capital

    expenditure;project financing being considered by most financialinstitutions.

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    Foreign ownership / change of partner limitations

    Foreign ownership norms clarified, and change of partners allowedas a matter of

    routine allowing ease of entry / exit - paves the wayfor full control of businesses by

    foreign companies.Inadequate growth of market / subscribersRoadblocks spelt out

    earlier resulted in low market / subscriber growth, but with corrective measures

    taken, market / subscriber base expected to zoom

    1.2 DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CELLULAR INDUSTRY

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    The interconnection regime between cellular operators and fixed-line operators is

    still biased against the former.Despite the recent gains of the cellular industry, not

    everything isrosy. The cellular penetration rate is still very low at 0.8 percent in

    anation of over one billion people.In recent years, many foreign companies had

    pulled out from their cellular joint ventures in India due to the difficult

    operatingenvironment and bureaucracy. In 1999 alone, Swisscom pulled outfrom

    Sterling Cellular, Telstra from Modi Telstra and both theTelecom Organization of

    Thailand and Jasmine International fromJT Mobile. In 2000, Telecom Malaysia

    sold its stake in Usha Martin Telecom, and both Shinawatra of Thailand and Bezeq

    exited fromFascel. In June 2001, British Telecom exited from Bharti Cellular.Bell

    South International has also indicated its intention to pull outfrom Skycell

    Communications, and Hong Kong-based Distacom isseeking to sell its stake in

    Spice Communications. First Pacific's(based in Hong Kong) continued

    commitment to Escotel isuncertain, and the former is reviewing various

    options.The string of sell-outs notwithstanding, there has been a merger and

    acquisition wave sweeping across the Indian cellular industry inrecent years. Hong

    Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa, viaHutchison Telecommunications (HK),

    acquired major stakes inSterling Cellular (December 1999), Usha Martin Telecom

    (mid-2000)and Fascel (September 2000). Through a partnership with

    localcompany, Kotak Mahindra Finance, Hutchison Whampoa practicallycontrols

    Fascel and Usha Martin Telecom, thus circumventing the49 percent limit on

    foreign ownership in Indian cellular operators.Hutchison Whampoa is also the

    controlling shareholder of Hutchison Max Telecom. Not to be outdone, Bharti

    Enterprises another major cellular player acquired control of JT

    Telecom,which was later renamed Bharti Mobile (December 1999), andSkycell

    Communications renamed Bharti Mobinet (August 2000).

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    Bharti also acquired the Punjab license of Essar and startedoperations, giving

    competition to the lone operator there, SpiceCommunications. Going forward,

    Bharti is likely to merge all itscellular companies into one entity.Five companies

    together bid Rs16.3 billion to bag the licenses for the fourth operator slots in four

    metros and 13 circles. Bhartiemerged as the No. 1 bidder with eight new licenses,

    followed byEscotel with four, Hutchison with three, and Reliance and Ideacellular

    with one each. Bharti and Hutchison have alreadycommenced operations in all the

    circles while Idea is set to launchin Delhi. Escotel and Reliance have not made any

    headway.BHARTI, the third cellular operator for Delhi and Mumbai,

    startedservices in March 2001. BSNL, as the third nationwide cellular operator,

    launched services in Kolkatta and Bihar in January 2002.This was followed by

    Tamil Nadu in July 2002. A nationwide launchwas scheduled for 2 October 2002.

    However, this has beenpostponed until after mid October. Once BSNL rolls out its

    service,most telecom circles will have four cellular operators. There will

    betremendous competitive pressure, which will result in lower tariffs.Future rate

    cuts are expected, which will drive demand, together with falling handset prices

    and the introduction of prepaid services.

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    In the midst of declining interest in technology stocks, Bharti cameout with its

    long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in January 2002.Leveraging on the

    success of its cellular service, the company got avery good response from the

    primary market. The total size of theIPO was 185 million shares at a floor price of

    Rs10. The issue wasoversubscribed by more than 2.5 times, netting Rs8.3 billion.

    Thiswill be used to fuel its investment in long-distance, basic andcellular

    services.As of October 2002, only BPL Mobile has launched commercialgeneral

    packet radio service (GPRS) in Mumbai. However, large-scale uptake remains

    elusive. While both Bharti and Idea haveGPRS-enabled networks, there is caution

    on their part to launch theservice. With hardly any applications, the success of

    GPRS remainsa question.

    Building visibility and awareness

    Deviating from competing on the price platform, cellular operatorsare actively

    promoting their brand and service portfolio throughhigh-visibility advertising and

    promotional campaigns. Cellular operators like Bharti, Orange and BPL Mobile

    have been advertisingaggressively on hoardings and kiosks. Public transport like

    the city rail system and cabs are used widely to carry the message

    of mobility.Customer-focused activities are gaining traction among

    cellular operators with the establishment of longstanding consumer

    benefitprograms. Orange in Mumbai offers "Orange Holidays" and

    "OrangeMonsoon Offers" at very attractive rates and added benefits likediscounts

    on airfare, food and beverages, among others. Othersoffer special privileges in

    retail outlets, cinemas and music shops.

    Enterprise mobile applications promising revenue stream

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    All along, customer acquisition and the top line have been thefocus. Few operators

    have concentrated on offering differentiatedservices for businesses. However, as

    operators realize that offeringbasic voice and Short Message Service (SMS) will

    get them thenumbers but not the margins, some are now seriously looking at

    theenterprise segment for provisioning superior services.Cost-centered solutions

    like closed user group (CUG), value-addslike unified messaging and instant alerts

    are being offered.A variety of mobile applications are finding takers among

    theenterprise segment. Bharti is in the process of introducing a facilityto fleet

    management companies so that they can improve theefficiency of trucks or buses

    by tracking movement and ensuring higher-use, accurate route planning. Premium

    automakers are alsoinstalling a global system for mobile communications inside

    avehicle to help trace lost vehicles and track down stolen cars.Corporations can

    choose enhanced services like user-defined callrouting to prevent misuse. Calls can

    be barred, limiting access toselect numbers and diverting calls to one single

    number.Broadcasting services are also quite popular, especially among fastfood

    centers that have a central number. Group SMS is quitepopular, especially among

    enterprises both in the service as well asthe fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)

    segment that have alarge field force and need to provide regular updates on

    inventorystatus, discount schemes and movement of goods from warehouseto the

    retail outlet. Banks too find bulk SMS service very useful toforward transactional

    alerts to their customers.

    1.3 FUTURE TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENT

    There will be more competition, forcing operators to constantlyfocus on

    differentiations to maintain their lead.

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    The implementation of enhanced networks like 2.5G wienable operators to offer

    data services. This is an opportunityto customize and differentiate better.

    The entry of state-run operators like BSNL and BHARTImeans that prices will no

    longer be controlled, thus there isless chance of a cartel being formed.

    Network coverage in terms of geographic spread and qualityof coverage is crucial

    especially for the business subscriber.

    The bigger the service provider's national presence, the better it is for businesses.

    On the roaming front, signing up with anational operator is advantageous.

    Limited mobility wireless in local-loop services (by fixednetwork service

    providers) will be a disadvantage for cellular operators in the short term.

    Consequently, operators need tostreamline their customer relation activities and

    adoptaggressive subscriber acquisition and retention strategies.

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    1.4 REGULATORY ISSUES

    The operations of this sector are determined as under the IndianTelegraph Act of

    1885. A document buried in the sands of time. Thenext major policy document,

    which was produced, was the NationalTelecom Policy of 1994, a consequence of

    the on going process of liberalization.YearEvent

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    1851First telephones in India1943Nationalization of telephone

    companies1985DoT was created1986Creation of BHARTI and

    VSNL1991Telecom equipment liberalized1994Licenses for paging1994Telecom

    policy announcedSeptember 1994Guidelines for private sector participation inbasic

    servicesNovember 1994Cellular licenses issued for metrosDecember 1994Tenders

    for cellular licenses in 19 cities apartfrom 4 metrosJanuary 1995Tenders for 2nd

    operator in basic services apartfrom DoT on circle basis.August 1995VSNL

    launches Internet servicesJanuary 1996TRAI formedNovember 1998Internet

    policy announcedThe National Telecom Policy of 1994 document, which laid

    outbroad policy guidelines rather than a series of action points. Likeother policies,

    it sought to achieve the impossible in finite time likeimprove quality of service and

    its availability, wide coverage (a phone in every village), at reasonable rates, etc.

    The targets inquantifiable terms were installation of 9.5mn additional

    lines,telephone on demand by 1997, and a PCO pop of 500. The EighthPlan had

    also allowed private operators in value added services. Tofacilitate licensing, the

    nation was divided into 20 circles (akin to astate) for basic and 21 circles for

    cellular telephony. Mumbai falls inMaharashtra circle and Delhi in itself a

    circle.The basic premise on which competition has been introduced is thatevery

    circle will have one private operator apart from DoT/ BHARTIfor basic and two

    operators for cellular. DoT/ BHARTI have theoption to become the third cellular

    operator in future.Government did not achieve most of its stated targets. The

    basictheme, which was broadening the reach of telephony in India, hasnot been

    met. Even liberalization policies were not implementedproperly. The regulator

    TRAI was set up after delays and confusionand even after its creation, DoT

    continued to fight with it in courts. Itwas also affected by the resource crunch, and

    financing options likeBOT, BOOT and BOLT was not used at all. The major

    policydirection it showed was to allow private sector entry in both basicand value

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    added services. The intention, though noble failed to achieve its goals because of

    improper implementation, theeconomic costs are still borne by the end user.The

    telecom sector has witnessed some fundamental structural andinstitutional reforms

    in the past decade. telecom equipmentmanufacturing was completely deregulated

    in 1991. Value-addedservices (including cellular services) were thrown open to

    privatesector participation in 1992. Basic services were opened to

    privateparticipation in 1994 by dividing the country into 21 telecom Circlesand

    allowing one private operator per Circle to compete with DoT.An independent

    telecom regulatory Authority of India was set up in1997. A new Policy for Internet

    Service Policy Providers (ISPs) wasannounced in 1998 allowing independent

    service providers to enter the sector ending the earlier monopoly of VSNL.

    Reorganization of DOT, separating policymaking function and service provision

    andcorporatization of DOT's operational network are two major institutional

    reforms, which need to be implemented.

    Company Profile of bharti airtel

    COMPANY PROFILE OF BHARTI AIRTEL

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    Vision"As we spread wings to expand our capabilities and explore newhorizons,

    the fundamental focus remains unchanged: seek out thebest technology in the

    world and put it at the service of our ultimateuser: our customer."These are the

    premise on which Bharti Enterprises has based itsentire plan of action.Bharti

    Enterprises has been at the forefront of technology and hasrevolutionized

    telecommunications with its world-class products andservices.Established in 1985,

    Bharti has been a pioneering force in thetelecom sector. With many firsts and

    innovations to its credit,ranging from being the first mobile service in Delhi, first

    privatebasic telephone service provider in the country, first Indian companyto

    provide comprehensive telecom services outside India inSeychelles and first

    private sector service provider to launchNational Long Distance Services in India.

    Bharti had approximately3.21 million total customers nearly 2.88 million mobile

    and334,000 fixed line customers.

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    Its services sector businesses include mobile operations in AndhraPradesh,

    Chennai, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh,Karnataka, Kerala, Kolkata,

    Madhya Pradesh circle, Maharashtracircle, Mumbai, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Uttar

    Pradesh (West) circle.In addition, it also has a fixed-line operations in the states

    of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh, Haryana, Delhi, Karnataka andTamil Nadu

    and nationwide broadband and long distance networks.Bharti has recently

    launched national long distance services byoffering data transmission services and

    voice transmission servicesfor calls originating and terminating on most of India's

    mobilenetworks.The Company is also implementing a submarine cable

    projectconnecting Chennai-Singapore for providing internationalbandwidth.Bharti

    Enterprises also manufactures and exports telephoneterminals and cordless phones.

    Apart from being the largestmanufacturer of telephone instruments, it is also the

    first telecomcompany to export its products to the USA.Bharti Tele-Ventures'

    strategic objective isto capitalise on the growth opportunities that the Company

    believesare available in the Indian telecommunications market and consolidate its

    position to be the leading integratedtelecommunications services provider in key

    markets in India, with afocus on providing mobile services.The Company has

    developed the following strategies to achieve itsstrategic objective:

    Focus on maximizing revenues and margins;

    Capture maximum telecommunications revenue potential withminimum

    geographical coverage;

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    Offer multiple telecommunications services to providecustomers with a "one-stop

    shop" solution;

    Position itself to tap data transmission opportunities and offer advanced mobile

    data services;

    Focus on satisfying and retaining customers by ensuring highlevel of customer

    satisfaction;

    Leverage strengths of its strategic and financial partners; and

    Emphasize on human resource development to achieveoperational efficiencies

    Businesses

    Bharti Tele-Ventures current businesses include -

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    Mobile services

    Fixed-line

    National and international long distance services

    VSAT, Internet services and network solutions

    Competitive Strengths

    Bharti Tele-Ventures believes that the following elements willcontribute to the

    Company's success as an integratedtelecommunication services provider in India

    and will provide theCompany with a solid foundation to execute its business

    strategy:

    Nationwide Footprint - approximately 92% of India's totalmobile subscribers

    resided in the Company's fifteen mobilecircles. These 15 circles collectively

    accounted for approximately 56% of India's land mass;

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    Focus on telecommunications to enable the Company tobetter anticipate industry

    trends and capitalize on newtelecommunications-related business opportunities;

    The strong brand name recognition and a reputation for offering high quality

    service to its customers;

    Quality management team with vision and proven executionskills; and

    The Company's strong relationships with internationalstrategic and financial

    investors such as SingTel, WarburgPincus, International Finance Corporation,

    Asian InfrastructureFund Group and New York Life Insurance.

    Brand Architecture:

    Bharti is working on a complex

    three-layered branding architecture

    to:

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    Create specific brands for each service,

    Build sub-brands within each of these services and

    Use Bharti as the mother brand providing the group itscorporate identity as well as

    defining its goal to become anational builder of telecoms infrastructure.

    AirTel -

    The flagship brand for cellular operations all acrossthe country.

    Touchtel

    - The brand earmarked for basic service operations.

    India One

    - The brand for national long distance (NLD)telephonyThough the costs of creating

    new brands are heavy but thegroup wants to create

    distinct independent brands toaddress different customers and profiles.

    Brand Strategy:

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    To understand the brand strategy, lets first look at the brand buildingexercise

    associated with AirTel a brand that had to berepositioned recently to address

    new needs in the market.When the brand was launched seven years ago, cellular

    telephonywasnt a mass market by any means. For the average consumer,owning a

    cellular phone was expensive as tariff rates (at Rs 8 aminute) as well as instrument

    prices were steep sometimes asmuch as buying a second-hand car.Bharti could

    have addressed the customer by rationally explaining tohim the economic

    advantage of using a mobile phone. But Sachdevsays that such a strategy would

    not have worked for the simplereason that the value from using the phone at the

    time was notcommensurate with the cost.Instead of the value-proposition model,

    we decided to address thesensory benefit it gave to the customer as the main

    selling tack. Theidea was to become a badge value brand, he explains.So the

    AirTel leadership series campaign was launched showingsuccessful men with

    their laptops and in their deluxe cars using themobile phone. In simple terms, it

    meant Airtel was positioned as an

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    aspirational brand that was meant for leaders, for customers whostood out in a

    crowd.Did it work? Repeated surveys following the launch showed thatthere were

    three core benefits that were clearly associated with thebrand leadership,

    dynamism and performance.These were valuable qualities, but they only took

    AirTel far enoughto establish its presence in the market. As tariffs started

    dropping, itbecame necessary for AirTel to appeal to a wider audience. And

    thevarious brand-tracking exercises showed that despite all these goodthings, there

    was no emotional dimension to the brand it wasperceived as cold, distant and

    efficient.Sachdev and his team realized that in a business in which

    customer relationships were the core this could be a major weakness. Thereason?

    With tariffs identical to competitor Reliance Infocomm. androughly the same level

    of service and schemes, it had now becomeimportant for Bharti to humanize

    AirTel and use that relationship asa major differentiation.The brand had become

    something like Lufthansa cold andefficient. What they needed was to become

    Singapore Airlines,efficient but also human. A change in tack was important

    becausethis was a time when the cellular market was changing. The leadership

    series was okay when you were wooing the crmede la crme of society. Once you

    reached them you had to expandthe market so there was need to address to new

    customers.By that time, Bharti was already the leading cellular subscriber inDelhi

    with a base of 3.77 lakh (it now has 1.2 million customers).And with tariffs

    becoming more affordable as cell companiesstarted cutting prices it was time

    to expand the market.How could Bharti leverage this leadership position down the

    valuechain? Surveys showed that the concept of leadership in thecustomers minds

    was also changing. Leadership did not meandirecting subordinates to execute

    orders but to work along with ateam to achieve common objectives it was,

    again, a relationshipgame that needed to be reflected in the AirTel brand.Also, a

    survey showed that 50 per cent of the new customerschoose a mobile phone brand

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    mostly through word-of-mouthendorsements from friends, family or colleagues.

    Thus, existingcustomers were an important tool for market expansion and

    Bhartinow focused on building closer relationships with them.That is precisely

    what the brand tried to achieve through its newpositioning under the AirTel

    Touch Tomorrow

    brand campaign.

    This set of campaigns portrayed mobile users surrounded by caringfamily

    members. Says Sachdev: The new campaign andpositioning was designed to

    highlight the relationship angle andmake the brand softer and more sensitive.As it

    looks to expand its cellular services nationwide to eight newcircles apart from

    the seven in which it already operates Bharti isnow realizing that there are new

    compulsions to rework the AirTelbrand, and a new exercise is being launched to

    this effect. Rightnow, the company is unwilling to discuss the new positioning

    indetail. But broadly, the focus is on positioning AirTel as a power brand with

    numerous regional sub-brands reflecting customer needsin various parts of the

    country.If AirTel is becoming more humane and more sensitive as a brand,Bharti

    has also understood that one common brand for all cellular operations might not

    always work in urban markets that are nowgetting increasingly saturated.To bring

    in new customers, the company decided that it needed tosegment the market. One

    such experiment, launched last year, isYoutopia, a brand aimed at the youth in the

    14 to 19 age bracketand for those who are young at heart. With its earlier

    positioning,AirTel was perceived as a brand for the well-heeled older customer;

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    there was nothing for younger people. With Youtopia, AirTel hopedto reverse

    that.In order to deliver the concept, AirTel offered rock bottom tariff rates(25 paise

    for 30 seconds) at night to Youtopia customers a timewhen they make the

    maximum number of calls. It also set upmerchandising exercises around the

    scheme like a special portalfor young people to buy things or bid for goods.The

    company is now looking at offering other services at affordableprices to this

    segment which include music downloads on the mobileand bundling SMS rates

    with normal calls to make it cheaper for young people to use.The other experiment

    that Bharti has worked on is to go in for product segmentation through the Tango

    brand name. The brandwas created to offer mobile users Internet-interface services

    or whatis known as WAP (Wireless Application Protocol).The idea was to bring

    Internet and mobile in perfect harmony. Thename was chosen from the popular

    movie title

    It Takes Two ToTango

    : basically, you need the two services to tango to offer customers a new choice,

    says Sachdev.

    This, however, had less to do with the branding exercise as withinefficiency of

    service (accusingly slow download speeds) and thelimited utility of WAP

    services.Subsequently, the ads were withdrawn, but the company re-iteratedthat the

    branding exercise could be revived because Tango will bethe brand to offer GPRS

    services or permanent Internetconnectivity on the mobile phone which

    AirTel is expected tolaunch soon.

    The Magic:

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    Perhaps the more ambitious experiment has been with

    Magic

    thepre-paid card. The idea was to make the brand affordable,accessible and,

    most importantly, feasible as a means of expandingthe market even faster.

    PHASE I

    Magic was aimed at bringing in infrequent users of a mobile phoneinto the market

    and assure him that he would have to pay only if hemade a call. Such a customer

    used the phone sparingly mostlyfor emergencies and was not willing to pick

    up a normal mobileconnection with its relatively high rentals (pre-paid cards do

    notinclude rental charges).To achieve its objectives Bharti did three things.

    One, the product was made available at prices ranging fromRs 300 to Rs 3,000

    with no strings attached and was simple tooperate.

    Two, the product was made accessible and distributed throughsmall stores,

    telephone booths and even kirana shops so thatthe offering was well within arms

    reach.

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    Third, to make the product more approachable to thecustomer, the company

    came with vernacular ad campaignslike

    Magic Daalo Se Hello

    which appealed to local sensibilities.This apart, the company roped in Karisma

    Kapoor and Shah RukhKhan for a major ad campaign all across Delhi, a ruse that

    saw thenumber of subscribers go up from 5.47 lakh to 12 lakh today,overtaking

    Essars branded pre-paid card

    Speed

    , which waslaunched much ahead of Magic. The company is now re-working

    itsMagic strategy even further.Earlier, the branding strategy was aimed at roping in

    only interestedcustomers that is, customers who were already inclined to opt

    for mobile services. But now, with basic service providers having beenallowed

    limited mobility at far cheaper rates, mobile serviceproviders could find

    themselves under threat again.That is why the new exercise is aimed at co-opting

    non-adopters.While the exact strategy is under wraps, insiders say the newbranding

    strategy would be aimed at offering them value which theyhad not perceived

    would be available from using a pre-paid card.

    PHASE II -

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    Bharti used AirTel Magic to build a strong value proposition andaccelerate market

    expansion through Indias first national pre-paidcard TV brand campaign

    First time ever in India - any pre-paid card brand goes on TV

    A combination of the film genre exposed through the TV mediumdesigned to

    connect with the masses of India

    Youth based - romance driven strategy platform makes the valueproposition of

    AirTel Magic - Mumkin Hai come alive

    All elements - user imagery, context, tone & language created toconnect the

    category to the lives of the SEC B & SEC C segment the middle class non-

    mobile user.

    AirTel Magic positions itself on the platform of being excellent for emergency

    situations - increasing productivity as a part of everyday life.

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    Sharukh Khan makes everything in life possible whileromancing pretty Kareena

    Kapoor with AirTel Magic, Indiasleading pre-paid mobile card.

    AirTel today unveiled its strategy for market expansion with thelaunch of its new

    AirTel Magic pre-paid card brand campaign Magic hai to Mumkin hai. The

    strategy is targeted at the non-user segment defined as young adults, 15-30 years of

    age; in the Sec B& C segment is aimed at accelerating market expansion. The

    valueproposition is centered around a persons desire to make all his /her dreams,

    ambitions & aspirations instantly possible. The newcampaign for AirTel Magic is

    all about empowering millions of Indians to be on top of their lives.The brand is

    positioned to be relevant to the mass-market who wantto make all their dreams,

    hopes & desires come alive instantly.(At just Rs.300/- per month AirTel Magic

    is so easy to buy.)Improving productivity, letting you befriend the world and

    openingup new horizons. It gives you the freedom to control your life in away

    never possible before. Indeed, anything that you think ispossible is possible with

    AirTel Magic. The new brand sloganMagic hai to Mumkin hai has been specially

    created to capture thiseffectively.This strategy is designed to help us talk to this

    segment directly inthe tone, manner & language of the masses. The Mumkin hai

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    value proposition will help us expand the market and gain a higher percentage of

    market shares in the process.The brand ambassadors Shahrukh Khan and Kareena

    Kapoor embody this can do or Mumkin Hai spirit (infact that is the reasonthey

    were selected as brand ambassadors). Sharukh rose from aTV actor to become

    Indias top film star and national heartthrob.Kareenas success is due to her

    attitude, talent, hard work and thesheer ability to make a mark in such a short

    time. Both these starshave said Mumkin hai and made it happen for

    themselves.The genre of this new strategy & campaign is Hindi cinema led.This

    genre connects millions across India. The spirit of romance,dancing the Indian

    cinema, well known to most as Bollywood,holds millions of Indians together as

    one.The new TV campaign of AirTel Magic crafted in the Hindi filmidiom,

    magnifies the empowering optimism of Mumkin Hai, in theendearing situation

    of a boy-girl romance. Where Sharukh Khan,sets his eyes on Kareena Kapoor and

    wins her love with the help of AirTel Magic. (Poignantly conveying that special

    feeling we all getwhen a dream is made possible and a victory of the heart is

    won).The strategy & new brand campaign is targeted at the largeuntapped base of

    intending mobile customers from Sec A, B & C.

    The estimated addressable market of such customers in the nexttwo years is around

    25 million in AirTels 16 states. The newstrategy aims at correcting the perception

    that the mobile categoryis useful mainly for business or work related scenarios.

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    The new strategy, brand positioning & brand slogan is an outcome of an

    extensivenationwide research and is an integral part of AirTel Magics new multi-

    media campaign. Thecampaign has been created by Percept Advertising.

    PHASE III -

    Bharti used AirTel Magic to build a strong value proposition andaccelerate market

    expansion through Indias first national pre-paidcard TV brand campaign

    First time ever in India - any pre-paid card brand gives suchfreedom to recharge

    any value

    A combination of the film genre exposed through the TV mediumdesigned to

    connect with the masses of India

    Youth based - romance driven strategy platform makes the valueproposition of

    AirTel Magic - Aisi azaadi aur kahan? come alive

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    Sharukh Khan makes everything in life possible AirTel todayunveiled its strategy

    for market expansion with the launch of itsnew AirTel Magic pre-paid card brand

    campaign Magic hai to Mumkin hai. . The value proposition is centered around

    apersons desire to make all his / her dreams, ambitions &aspirations instantly

    possible. The new campaign for AirTelMagic is all about empowering millions of

    Indians to be on top of their lives.The brand is positioned to be relevant to the

    mass-market who wantto make all their dreams, hopes & desires come alive

    instantly .Ata amount of your choice you can recharge your account withavailable

    validity time .Improving productivity, letting you befriendthe world and opening

    up new horizons. It gives you the freedom tocontrol your life in a way never

    possible before. Indeed, anythingthat you think is possible is possible with AirTel

    Magic. The newbrand slogan Aisi azadi aur kahanhas been specially created

    tocapture this effectively.

    Other Brand Building Initiatives:-

    The main idea is to stay ahead of competition for at least sixmonths. Working on

    the above game plan Bharti is constantlycoming up with newer product offerings

    for the customers.The focus, of course, is to offer better quality of service.

    To make the service simpler for customers using roamingfacilities, Airtel has

    devised common numbers for subscribersacross the country for services like

    customer care, foodservices and cinema amongst others.

    It will also launch a unified billing system across circles so,customers moving from

    one place to another do not have toclose and then again open new accounts at

    another place.

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    To assist customer care personnel to deal with subscriber queries, a storehouse of

    40,000 frequently asked questionsand their answers have been stored on the

    computers.

    Bharti expects that most of its new customers (one estimate isthat it would be 60 to

    70 per cent of the total new subscriber base) would come from the pre-paid card

    segment. So, theymust be given value-added products and services

    whichcompetitors dont provide.

    Bharti, for the first time for a cellular operator, has decided tooffer roaming

    services even to its pre-paid customers, but thefacility would be limited to the

    region in which they buy thecard. To ensure that customers dont migrate to

    other competing services (which is known as churn and ranges from 10 to 15 per

    cent of the customer base every month), thecompany is also working on a loyalty

    program. This will offer subscribers tangible cash benefits depending upon

    their usage of the phone.

    The loyalty program will not be only for a badge value, it willprovide real

    benefits to customers. The idea is to create anAirtel community.

    Another key area which Bharti is concentrating its attentionupon is a new roaming

    service launched in Delhi under whichcalls of a roaming subscriber who is visiting

    the city will berouted directly to his mobile instead of traveling via his

    homenetwork.

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    The company also offers multi-media messaging systemsunder which customers

    having a specialized phone with a in-built camera can take pictures and e-mail it to

    friends or storeit in the phone. The cost per picture is between Rs 5 to Rs 7.

    Bharti is also aware that it has to make owning a ready-to-usecellular service much

    easier than it is today. A key area is toincrease the number of activation centers.

    Earlier Bharti had250 Airtel Connect stores which were exclusive outlets (for its

    services) and about 250 Airtel Points which were kiosks inlarger shops. Now

    activation can be done by all of them, andnot only by Connect outlets, all within 15

    to 20 minutes. Incomparison, the competition takes two to four hours.

    Pre- paid cards are really catching up with the mobile phoneusers and it is actually

    helping the market to increase. First,they are easier to obtain and convenient to use.

    Unlike post-paid, one need not pay security deposits for picking up a pre-paid card.

    It is often available even with paanwalas. As befits afast-moving consumer service,

    the game is now movingbeyond price to expanding distribution reach and servicing

    awell-spread-out clientele with technology and strategicalliances. Bharti is

    focusing on two factors to make pre-paidcards more attractive. Keeping the entry

    cost low for consumers and making recharging more convenience.

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    Bharti is in the process of launching a new system in alliancewith Mumbai-based

    company Venture Infotech which willenable a pre-paid card user to renew his

    subscription by justswiping a card. The system will not only save users the

    hassleof going out and buying a card every time it expires but also

    enable mobile companies to reduce the cost of printing anddistributing cards.

    Bharti Televentures has tied up with 'Waiter on wheels,' acompany delivering food

    at home, to reach its Magic pre-paidcards to subscribers' doorsteps. The company

    is also joininghands with local grocery shops which will enable users torecharge

    their cards by just making a phone call to the shop.Apart from improving the

    convenience of recharging, mobileoperators are beefing up their distribution

    channels. Thecompany is constantly innovating to enhance the valueproposition

    for its pre-paid service. They are leveragingtechnology to expand their distribution

    network and deliver round-the-clock recharge options to its MOTS (Mobile On

    theSpot) subscribers.

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    Bharti Cellular has also launched a special service,CareTouch, for high-value,

    corporate customers, providingthem with instant, single-point access for any

    assistance theyrequire. Customers can dial 777 and enjoy a slew of services,which

    includes easier payment of bills, service on prioritybasis, and value-added services

    without any additional paper work. Bharti Cellular is offering a range of services

    without going through an interactive voice recorder ensuring that theysave time.

    Dedicated CareTouch executives are expected toassist customers with any

    service on priority basis. Besidesthe regular proactive reminder calls for bill

    payment,customers can also call CareTouch for bill payments at free of cost.

    AirTel presented

    MTV Inbox;

    the first on-air SMS basedinteractive music dedication show exclusively for

    AirTel andAirTel Magic customers. Highly interactive VJ based show withreal-

    time feedback mechanism. Both brands joined hands totarget the high growth

    youth segment.

    Bhartis View on its Branding strategy:-

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    First, brand building efforts in todays context have to be seen in amore holistic

    manner. Delivering value on a sustained basis isperhaps the most potent key to

    build a brand that lasts.Unflinching orientation to customer needs is the second

    keysuccess factor. Customers (be it for industrial products or consumer goods and

    services) across the world are more informed and, at thesame time, becoming more

    individualistic in their needs and far more demanding with the passage of time.Pro-

    active tracking of shifts in consumer behavior, anticipatingredefined or emerging

    customer needs, and then reacting in real-time are essential to attract and retain

    customer loyalty a keyelement of creating brand equity in the present

    situation.Customizing the product (and communication of its benefit) to meetthe

    specific needs of various consumer/customer sub-segments isthe third element in

    creating brand appreciation.As far as allocation of time and financial resources are

    concerned,too many companies mistakenly allocate a disproportionate amounton

    mere advertising and promotion. This is not to say thatadvertising and promotion

    are less relevant. On the contrary, with more choices and higher media clutter,

    businesses need to budgetfor an increasingly higher spend on their brand

    promotion but thishas to be undertaken in tandem with enterprise-

    widereengineering of the business philosophy and core design,production, and

    delivery operations for the product itself.The positive spin to this argument is that

    by first addressing thefundamentals, the enterprise itself becomes more

    competitive. Thiscan be the beginning of a virtuous cycle wherein brand

    equitycontinues to increase as the enterprise sustains delivery of anappropriate

    product or service at an ever increasing value.It is, however, crucial to note that in

    the years to come, not only willthe cost of building a regional or a national (or an

    international)brand will continue to rise but also the time taken to do so will

    belonger and will need sustained and focused efforts.

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    Comparison of marketing strategies betweenBharti Airtel and Reliance Infocomm.

    The sub main purpose of this report is to compare the marketingStrategies adopted

    by Bharti Airtel and its rival RelianceInfocomm.The comparison shows how both

    of the companies have beenChallenging each other to gain market shares.

    Why comparison with Reliance Infocomm?

    Bharti Airtel is the leader in telecommunication sector.

    Bharti Airtel holds the lion share of market of communication sector.However,

    Reliance has been giving tough competition to Bharti Airtel.Reliance Infocomm

    is the second largest player and share holder inCommunication sector.Since its

    launch Reliance info. has been adopting aggressive marketingStrategies.The

    comparison shows how reliance info. Captured 22% market share inOne month of

    its first launch of postpaid subscription in 2002.AD.

    With a different technology cdma Reliance creates it own market. Reliance

    Info. today deals in every business of communication sector.

    making and changing the strategies to capture the market shares

    Brand positioning by Bharti Airtel

    Market segmentation

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    Geographical segment (metropolitans & cities India)Demographic segment -

    middle income groupsPeople age group of 20 to 28 year

    Target marketing

    People living cities and towns.Poor and middle income groups.Youngsters in big

    cities.Businessmen

    Positioning

    Creating brands (Sharukh khan & Sachin Tendulker)Ads and promotions

    Marketing mix

    Price : low price strategyPlace : maximum outlets and service centersProduct :

    verities available for various groupsPromotion: various schemes for pre-paid and

    post-paid

    MAR KETING STRATEGIES OF RELIANCE INDIAMOBILE.(RIM)

    Rim target the rural India

    The main targeted customers of Rim are from rural India.By offering cheap and

    light mobile sets Rim attracts most of the customersOf small villages and towns.

    Offering cheap handsets

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    Rim offers cheap and free connections to all costumers.The cost for Rs-700\set and

    onward

    .Free support and services

    In every district and big towns rim opens its service centers to provide better

    support and services.

    Strong logistics and supply chain

    Rim has a strong logistict and supply all over India.In every small town the

    potential costumers can easily purchase the rimsets.

    Targeting youngsters in metropolitansRim attracts youngsters by offering colorful

    handset atvery low prices.

    SERVICES PROVIDED BY BHARTI AIRTEL

    Mobile services with GSM technology

    Fixed-line connections

    National and international long distance services VSAT, Internet services and network solutions

    Broadband services

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    SERVICES PROVIDED BY RELIANCE INFOCOMM.

    Mobile services with CDMA technology

    fixed-line telephone services

    Universal Internetworking

    VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)

    Interactive Television

    Visual Communication

    Broadband Portal

    Telecommuting

    the people who are in the agegroup of 21-28 years are the ones who are the

    maximum users of mobile phones. This segment is the one which gives

    maximumbusiness to the mobile operators. This segment constitutes theyoung

    executives and other office going people. They are 65% of the total people who

    were interviewed. The next age group are thepeople who are 28-35 years old. They

    are 20% of the total. Theyare those who are at home or have small business units

    etc. And the next age group is the youngest generation who are 15-21 yearsold.

    They are school and college going students and carry mobilephones to flaunt. They

    are 15% of the total interviewed people.

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    Occupation Graph

    As the above graph shows that 55% of the total people interviewedare working. So,

    these people are the ones who are the maximumusers of mobile phones. They are

    the young executives, managers,Tele - callers etc. who require mobile for their

    official purposes. The

    OCCUPATION15%55%20%10%STUDENTSEXECUTIVESHOUSEHOLDSOT

    HERS

    next category is the households, who are either housewife, smallunits which

    operate from their homes etc. They are 20% of thewhole. The next segment is the

    students. They are 15% of thewhole. And 10% of the whole is categories who are

    theprofessionals.

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    On the basis of analysis of the questionnaire I have found that themaximum no. of

    people who use mobile phones is in the age groupof 20 to 28. Who are the young

    executives and other office goers?They spend a maximum of RS. 500 as their

    mobile expense.There is more no. of prepared cards than post paid cards.

    Themobile users want to spend money side by side than to spendmoney at the end

    of the month on a big bill.Now when I compared Airtel with its competitor from

    the point of view of the consumer I found that on the basis of Tariff plan,

    valueadded services and billing accuracy Airtel is at par or ahead of itscompetitor

    but in the case of customer care and availability they lagbehind there competitors.

    As, Airtel has a hold in the marketbecause it has the maximum no. of connections,

    so it must improveupon it customer services. As far as WLL is concerned people

    areaware about it but not many people are aware about Tata. They onlyknow more

    about Reliance. People at this point of time are notinterested to switch over from

    GSM to WLL.

    SUGGESTIONS

    Following are the few suggestions to AIRTEL for improving the market share and

    image of the products concerned.

    1. PRODUCT

    Modification must be brought about in AIRTEL, interms of quality. Itsdemand should be increased.

    2. PLACE

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    The brands must be made available easily in, PCO &general stores.

    3. PROMOTION

    Company must undertake extensive promotionalactivities likeadvertisements must be released indifferent Medias to create brand

    awareness.

    Free samples should be distributed among theprospects. Sales promotiontools like gifts, contestsand coupons must be given to retailers as well

    ascustomers and prospects.

    Catalogues should be distributed amongcustomers.

    SWOT ANALYSIS

    Strengths

    Being one of the largest companies in India the companyhas achieved adegree of focus in its core business of itsproducts.

    It has a strong brand name, superior quality products andan enviabledistribution network.

    It has a clear and well-defined organization structure andlimits of financialauthority.

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    Increase in advertisement spends affect the companysmargins.

    The companys bottom line falls victim to the bloated andhighly paidworkforce, which affects its margins.

    Weakness:

    Little efforts over the Advertising of products.

    Distribution channel is not accurately categorized.

    Premium priced products, hence cant compete in low pricesegment.

    No separate strategy for rural market.

    Opportunities:

    The company's financial performance can receive a major boost from its costreduction efforts.

    There is a lot of scope of product and marketdiversification.

    Exports of products will also have huge chances in thecoming years.Airtels business has ample scope for gaining market sharefrom the

    unorganized sector. Rural penetration too holdsvast potential to bring about

    growth.

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    Threats

    The slowdown in the economy has restricted topline growthof most FMCGmajors and for Airtel also it will be difficult tomaintain historical growth

    rates in such a depressedscenario.

    Companys major raw materials are influenced bygovernment policies /controls as well as vagaries of themonsoons. Fluctuations in the prices of

    raw materialswould have significant impact on costs and margins of

    thecompany.

    Moreover, inordinate hike in Broad Band Internet productswould alsoincreases companys production and distributioncost.

    RECOMMENDATIONS

    I have made following recommendation to the companyafter do ing the summer

    training there:

    The company should modify its credit policy as theyonly target the cash paying

    customers who are noteasy to trace.

    The company should emphasis more on the quality of Pharmaceuticals Products it

    was mostly claimed bythe exporters that their receipts from company

    doesntmatches with the samples quality shown beforegiving orders.

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    The company should makes its marketing strategyflexible enough in order to face

    competition.

    The company should keep an eye on the proper delivery of the goods to exporter

    on time, as it hasbeen recommended by exporters to make the deliveryon time.

    The company rate policy must be flexible enough tocatch new customers because

    if company offers lower price to a new customer then he may continue buy

    thegoods and can be a permanent customer for thecompany.

    The company should offers such rate in the market sothat it may able to catch a

    biger market share and itshould be able to compete with the local traders

    andcommission agents while having a brand name.The company should take the

    opinion of exporters fromtime to time to know what problems they are facing

    fromthe companys side? And if any change they require inpresent supplying

    condition?

    LIMITATIONS

    No project is without limitations and it becomes essential tofigure out the various

    constraints that we underwent duringthe study. The following points in this

    direction would add toour total deliberations:-

    1. During the study, on many occasions the respondentgroups gave us a cold

    shoulder.

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    2. The respondents from whom primary data was gatheredany times displayed

    complete ignorance about thecomplete branded range, which was being studied.

    3. Lack of time is the basic limitation in the project.

    4. Some retailers/whole sellers refuses to cooperate withthe queries.

    5. Some retailers/wholesellers gave biased or incompleteinformation regarding the

    study

    6. Money played a vital factor in the whole project duration.