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Develop and implement marketing strategies

Develop and implement marketing strategies

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXMPR007
State Code
AWQ20
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2016
Field of Education
080505 - Marketing
Original Release Date
12/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to analyse internal and external business environments, and develop and evaluate marketing strategies and plans for products and services. The unit applies to all industry sectors, and to individuals in senior marketing or management roles. This may include those whose primary role is marketing related, or those for whom marketing is a part of a broader job responsibility.Marketing strategies could be developed for a new or existing product or service, a small or medium-sized business organisation, a destination or a specific project, such as an event.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect and analyse information on the internal business environment.
  • 1.1.Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction.
  • 1.2.Identify and analyse information on current and past marketing and its effectiveness.
  • 1.3.Review business performance information to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors.
  • 1.4.Identify and record current capabilities and resources, including the need for specialist assistance.
  • 1.5.Record and report information according to organisational requirements.
2. Collect and analyse information on the external business environment.
  • 2.1.Identify and analyse information on expected market growth or decline, and associated risk factors.
  • 2.2.Record and analyse projected changes in the labour force, population and economic activity.
  • 2.3.Gather and analyse comparative market information.
  • 2.4.Identify and analyse industry and customer trends and developments, including emerging technologies and innovations.
  • 2.5.Identify and analyse legal, ethical and sustainability requirements and potential business impacts.
  • 2.6.Record and report information according to organisational requirements.
3. Develop marketing strategies.
  • 3.1.Identify and analyse opportunities based on internal and external market analysis.
  • 3.2.Explore new and innovative marketing approaches.
  • 3.3.Develop marketing strategies that are consistent with direction and values of the organisation.
  • 3.4.Develop strategies in consultation with key stakeholders, integrating legal, ethical and sustainability considerations.
4. Prepare marketing plan.
  • 4.1.Formulate marketing plan that clearly communicates priorities, responsibilities, timelines and budgets.
  • 4.2.Provide timely opportunities for colleagues to contribute to marketing plan.
  • 4.3.Submit marketing plan for approval according to organisational policy.
5. Implement and monitor marketing activities.
  • 5.1.Implement and monitor activities detailed in plan according to schedule and contingencies.
  • 5.2.Produce marketing reports according to organisational policy.
  • 5.3.Share information on marketing activities with operational staff to maintain awareness of current organisational focus.
6. Conduct ongoing evaluation.
  • 6.1.Evaluate marketing activities using agreed methods and benchmarks.
  • 6.2.Make adjustments according to evaluation.
  • 6.3.Communicate and implement agreed changes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF811 SITXMPR502 Develop and implement marketing strategies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEA02 SITXMPR014 Develop and implement marketing strategies Unit of competency