Marketing Plan Custom Essay

This assessment follows on from Assessment 1 which I upload (order #81173701).
Students need to consider the information that was derived from the analysis which was
undertaken in the previous assignment. In particular, students should consider the outputs
from the SWOT analysis which should have highlighted the internal business strength and
weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. This information will be used to provide direction on the design of the business and marketing objectives and assist the business to be sustainable over the

long term.
The business and marketing objectives will be supported by a set of marketing mix
strategies. It is important that students are able to link the marketing mix strategies to the business objectives. The marketing mix strategies must consider the businesses resources and core competencies as

these will have a direct impact on the marketers’ ability to deliver the desired strategies. The marketing mix is a commonly used strategic tool in marketing and the suggested marketing mix (Product, Place,

Price and Promotion) strategies should present detailed information on how they will support the business.
Assessment requirements
1. For this assessment, students must identify the overall business and specific marketing objectives that will be used to drive the business initiatives over the next two to five years. Students must refer back to

the SWOT analysis that was developed in Assessment 1, when developing the objectives. Students must ensure that they develop
SMART objectives covering both the business and marketing.
2. Students must develop an overall directional strategy for each of the four elements in the marketing mix covering Product, Price, Place and Promotion.
3. Students then need to identify specific marketing mix strategies and provide a detailed explanation on how each element in the marketing mix will support the business and marketing objectives. Students

must ensure that the various marketing mix strategies support each other and also support the marketing and business objectives.
4. The marketing mix strategies need to be customer focused and have the potential to deliver to the stated objectives. This suggests that students need to consider the outputs from the segmentation analysis

that was developed in Assignment 1.
Assignment tips
• Place the cover sheet at the front of your assignment and be sure to complete the
various sections.
• Include a table of contents.
• Start your assignment with a brief introduction about the business that you will be
analysing.
• Complete each section with a brief summary of your findings.
• Limit your assignment to between 1,900-2,100 words. (Marks will be deducted for
exceeding this word limit.)
• Make use of references to support your work and ensure that these references are
current and relevant.• Add a bibliography. Be sure to use APA6 in text referencing and formatting for your
bibliography. For assistance on APA6 refer to:
https://www.sit.ac.nz/documents/pdf/2012_APA_Essay_Handbook.pdf
• Before you submit the assignment make one last check to ensure that you have
actually answered the questions.