Mastering Marketing in Mergers & Acquisitions: Comprehensive Training Program
14 Weeks
Duration
6
Hours a week
Executive
Skill Level
Table of Contents
Course Overview
“Mastering Marketing in Mergers & Acquisitions” is an intensive 14-week training program designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills in leading marketing workstreams during post-merger integration. Starting from foundational principles, the curriculum progresses to advanced strategies and financial analysis before culminating in strategic leadership and long-term management of the Marketing Workstream. The course aims to meet the increasing demand for expertise in post-merger integration in an evolving business landscape.
Benefits of the Course
Knowledge and Skills: The training program provides comprehensive knowledge about the role of marketing in post-merger integration, advanced marketing techniques, financial analytics, and strategic leadership.
Comprehensive Curriculum: The intensive 14-week course includes a mix of theoretical concepts, practical case studies, and periodic assessments to ensure a holistic understanding.
Staying Current: The course incorporates emerging trends and technologies in marketing and M&A fields to keep participants abreast of industry changes.
International Exposure: The course spans various industry sectors and geographical locations, offering a broad exposure and appreciation of different marketing strategies in different contexts.
Career Advancement: Equipped with this niche expertise, participants can drive efficient growth and value creation post-merger, advancing their professional careers.
Who is this course for?
This program is tailored for Private Equity professionals and C-Suite Executives who are responsible for maximizing value extraction from private equity investments through effective post-merger integration. It is also suitable for professionals keen on developing their understanding of marketing’s role in the post-merger context.
This revised program offers the same comprehensive training, equipping professionals with the necessary skills to lead successful marketing integrations in a shorter, more intensive format. It enables learners to adapt quickly to their professional demands and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios promptly.
Week-by-Week Breakdown
- Understanding your marketing maturity
- Auditing your marketing data for accuracy
- Assessing marketing assets and team skills
- Identifying key challenges and questions
- Defining target customers and understanding their pain points
- Analyzing market lifecycle and predicting market trends
- Assessing customer behavior and communication preferences
- Evaluating your product portfolio and brand perception
- Investigating sales cost and potential improvements
- Determining product relevance and exploring possible enhancements
- Creating a 5-stage marketing plan with broad stakeholder buy-in
- Allocating marketing budget and resources
- Aligning marketing strategies with other business units
- Enhancing sales team performance and results
- Addressing costs and challenges associated with training and sales turnover
- Generating marketing qualified leads
- Measuring effectiveness across the sales funnel
- Optimizing software investments
- Ensuring data visibility and user-friendliness
- Maximizing ROI through effective team management
- Finding the right talent and determining employment structures
- Establishing leadership, management, and delegation structures
- Executing demand generation strategies, content creation, and campaigns
- Ensuring a consistent inflow of marketing leads
- Adjusting budget, plan, and activities based on outcomes
- Enhancing visibility and understanding of financials
- Building trust in your team’s insights and strategies
- Tracking progress and adjusting plans as necessary
- Participating in further consultations and support