UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS HO CHI MINH CITY International School of Business ------------------------------ Huynh Nhu INEFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGY AT ABC WATCH – X COMPANY LIMITED MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ho Chi Minh City – Year 2020 123doc UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS HO CHI MINH CITY International School of Business ------------------------------ Huynh Nhu INEFFECTIVE MARKETING STRATEGY AT ABC WATCH - X COMPANY LIMITED MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SUPERVISOR: DR. NGUYEN PHONG NGUYEN Ho Chi Minh City – Year 2020 123doc TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. 1 PART 1 - BACKGROUND INFORMATION .1 History of establishment and development .2 The mission of the company.6 Current development and market analysis .7 Company positioning & Target customers .1 Sales revenue in 2019 did not reach the target .2 Low brand awareness & market share .3 High days of inventory .3 Initial cause-effect map .4 Updated cause-effect map. 22 PART 2 - PROBLEM JUSTIFICATION .1 Definition of marketing mix strategy .2 Method to measure the effectiveness of marketing mix strategy .3 Current marketing mix strategy at ABC WATCH.
34 PART 3 - CAUSES VALIDATION AND SOLUTIONS .1 List of real causes from literature reviews .2 List of real causes via company interview.2 The set of solution .2 The Designed inputs .5 Organization of action. 65 123doc LIST OF TABLES Table 1.1 : Sale revenue in 2019 of ABC WATCH .2 KPI rating system of ABC Corporation .3 Number of ABC WATCH customers in 2018 – 2019 .4 Interviewees for initial cause-effect map .5 Revenue from online and offline in 2019 .6 Participant in the second in-depth interview in 2019 .7 The achievement in customer relationship management in 2019 .1 ABC WATCH's digital marketing activities in 2019 .2 Trade promotion in 2019 of ABC WATCH .3 Marketing budget allocation in 2019 .4 Trading promotion costs in 2019 .1 List of real causes from literature .2 Interviewee for a possible cause .3 Group of real causes from the literature review .4 Interviewee for causes validation .5 Causes Evaluate from interviewees. Interviewee for solution validation .7 Solution Evaluate from interviewees. 56 123doc LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1.1 The internal structure of ABC WATCH .2 The percentage of customer buying watch in 2019 .3 Market share of ABC WATCH in 2019 .4 Inventory days in 2019 of ABC WATCH .5 Detail inventory days more than 220 days at ABC WATCH .6 Initial cause-effect map .6 Contribution by brands at ABC WATCH in 2019 .7 The average ticket size of ABC WATCH in 2019 .8 Price of watches counting by items sold in 2019 .9 Updated cause-effect map .10 NPS Benchmark in the retail industry .11 The expansion plan of ABC WATCH in 2020 .2 Marketing Budget by Industry in 2016 .3 The behavior of users about watch retail in 2019.4 Revenue by promotion in 2019 .5 Revenue by detail each promotion .6 Revenue report in 2019 .1 Final causes-effect map .2 Potential Solution Map .First interview: Initial cause-effect map .Second interview: Updated caused-effect map .Third interview: Possible Causes and Solution .Fourth interview: Solution Validation.
74 123doc EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ABC WATCH has been officially established and entered the watch-retailer industry with a high potential of consumption for more than one year. ABC WATCH chose a strategy to compete directly with large businesses, with leading market share and expanded on a large scale. However, the annual achievement was bitterly disappointed in 2019. Typically, unexpected revenue did not reach the initial target, brand awareness and market share remained relatively low.
A research was carried out to identify current market nature as well as internal senior employees’s experiences. According to collected and available data, the Ineffective Marketing Mix Strategy is analyzed as the main problem leading to the unsuccessful performance of ABC WATCH. After some direct interviews with employees combined with academic research, Promotional Mix, a tool in Marketing Mix, has been concluded that it was implemented in the wrong direction in comparison to the business strategy. Some solutions have already been proposed to cope with this problem; simultaneously, analysis of cost and subsequent advantages are in process.
The ultimate solution is Display Offline Media Advertisements at all stores of ABC company to gain awareness and promote sales of watches. Besides, an execution plan including detailed tasks, timeline, cost, and personnel is presented, contributing to deal with the company’s problem at present. 123doc ACKNOWLEDGMENT First of all, I would like to convey my deep gratitude as well as my sincere thanks to my lecture Dr. Nguyen Phong Nguyen.
With the enthusiastic guidance, dedication, and responsibility of the teacher, I have successfully completed my thesis. I am also grateful to ISB institutes and all teachers throughout the learning process. It is the knowledge and new methods gained from the learning process at the school that is important luggage to help me complete this research. Moreover, I would like to send my special thanks to my colleagues, friends, family for helping and making valuable contributions during the completion of this thesis.
Yours sincerely! 123doc PART 1 - BACKGROUND INFORMATION 1.1 History of establishment and development ABC WATCH is the brand of X Company Limited (X Company), which is a subsidiary of ABC Jewelry Joint Stock Company (ABC). Over 30 years of establishment and development in Vietnam market, ABC has become the leading company within manufacturing and retailing Jewelry industry, with products made from Jewelry, silver, and gemstones. ABC products are increasingly favored by countries in Asian and European markets. Currently, ABC Company has nearly 6000 employees with a wholesale system, and more than 300 retailing stores spreading across the country.
In 2010, ABC Jewelry Company became the official distributor of many famous watch brands in the world, such as Longines, Tissot, Citizen, Michael Kors. Recognizing the potential for development and outreach of the watch market, in April 2018, X Company Limited was officially established with the operation of the ABC Watch store chain the Omni Channel business model. After more than a year in operation, ABC WATCH has been presented nationwide with 25 stores, distributing big brands such as Longines, Tissot, Citizen, Casio Gucci, Fossil, Michael Kors, Kate Spade. In which, the company is the exclusive distributor of 4 popular brands in the watch industry: Anonimo, Silvana, Jowissa, and Lancaster.
To bring the best experience to customers, X Company has applied the Omni Channel sales model. More specifically, the sales system both in stores and on e-commerce platform is a unified block, firmly and closely related. Despite using any distribution channel, ranging from stores to online platform on the computer or phone customers are always properly consulted and have the best shopping experience. This is also a platform to help X Company create solid and intimate relationships with its customers.2 The mission of the company ABC WATCH prioritizes customer satisfaction as the core value and also the guideline of the future.
As such a purpose, ABC WATCH’s team always tries to complete with the desire to bring the best experience for customers. Interacting with customers and building sustainable 1 123doc values are also the necessary foundations that X Company built in the harsh race of the watch market. Our 2023 vision is that ABC WATCH (X Company) has successfully become an OMNI retail operator of watches & accessories with 100+ stores across nationwide, achieving annual sales of 200 billion VNĐ.3 Internal structure Figure 1.1 The internal structure of ABC WATCH ABC WATCH's organizational structure is divided into six main departments: 1. Merchandizing and branding which are in charge of purchasing, displaying goods at the store and brand image of watch’s brands as well as ABC WATCH brand.
Omni Channel Sale responsible for sales, site searching, store opening, sales, and after- sales activities throughout the business system. Omni Channel Solution which is in charge of developing and supporting business activities, including digital marketing, partnership, creative and technology departments to implement activities to increase traffic and boost sales. Operation Direct which is in charge of managing the operation of the company, transporting goods among stores and deploying and in charge of internal processes, helping all departments operate effectively. Human Resource which is responsible for recruiting and internal policies for employees 6.
Finance which is responsible for financing activities. Each department is divided into specialized levels, ensuring the productivity for all employees. The total number of employees, including in-store sales staffs, currently, is more than 100 employees, which demonstrates strong internal personnel resources to help the company grow and compete with previous competitors.4 Distribution Currently, ABC WATCH has 25 stores in 10 provinces and cities across the country, mainly concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City. ABC WATCH follows three store concepts: Independent store: only watches (1); Shop in the shop: a watches area in ABC Jewelry store (23); Shop in Mall: watches are in ABC Jewelry store in the mall (1).5 Stakeholders Supplier: Supplier is the most critical factor at ABC WATCH to ensure a sufficient and diverse source of goods for long-term development plan.
Exclusive: Direct watch manufacturing companies Non-Exclusive: Suppliers in Vietnam Partner: ABC Jewelry Company (ABC): coordinates closely with ABC Jewelry in the fields as finance capital, shops opening, team management, information cooperation between the two parties.6 Current development and market analysis Vietnam watch market has a tremendous potential growth (nearly 750 million USD according to ABC research published in 2018), and it is very fragmented as there is no store chain reaching a portion of more than 20% in market share. The available demand for genuine watches at reasonable prices is very high. Taking advantage of this opportunity, ABC has entered this potential market. In 2018, this business segment of ABC earned revenue of nearly VND27 3 123doc billion, gaining 18% YoY.
Although ABC has started to sell watches since 2012, the revenue of watch segment still accounts for a tiny proportion of the total revenue, with integrated watch counters inside some ABC Jewelry stores. In 2019, ABC started to focus more on watch segment with the establishment of the X subsidiary and launched the first specialized watch shop. ABC WATCH also works step by step with existing brands to distribute products directly to consumers, instead of through agents. ABC WATCH’s price range from over VND2 million to VND84 million,providing many choices for customers from mid-end to high-end products.7 Company positioning & Target customers Current brand ABC watch currently distributes 21 brands: 1.
Exclusive brands which are exclusively distributed in the Vietnam market, only at ABC WATCH: Anonimo, Jowissa, Lancaster, Silvana. The non-exclusive brands which are imported from suppliers in Vietnam: Casio, Citizen, CK, Daniel Wellington, Emporio, Armani, Fossil, Gucci, Hamilton, Kate Spade, Longines, Michael Kors, MVMT, Orient, Skagen, Tissot, Titoni Target Customers General segmentation for ABC WATCH: - 70% females, 30% males - Have interest in fashion, Jewelry, beauty, building their own image, which associated with the parent company's customer file. - Middle to high income level The specific target customers for Exclusive Brand: - Customers are looking for high quality, Swiss-made watches made entirely of Swiss-made design, assembly, and movement. - Hit the middle and high-end customer segment 4 123doc Positioning Building successful positioning strategy of ABC WATCH: “The most diverse options, the easiest and most convenient Omni experience.” Direct competitors: Đồng Hồ Hải Triều - businesses have the largest market share in the market with similar target customer files and other watch retailers such as Đăng Quang, Thế giới di động, Galle Watch… In-direct competitors: individuals who sell watch online, and hand-carried goods.
Competitive advantage ⁻ The trademark is protected by the parent company ⁻ Take advantage of the parent company from customers database to the store distribution. ⁻ Innovative technology: Omni-channel business model with customer centricity mindset. ⁻ Employee centricity: Having a customer-centric culture, we understand that we need to start with a culture of employee centricity. Our philosophy is that a happy employee will make customers happy, and an unsatisfied employee will make customers dissatisfied.