1. BY
Sowjanya J – 171313
T Pavan Kumar – 171322
G Sree Deepthi – 171184
Balaji Sri Surya – 171221
Ch Rahul - 171142
TERM PAPER PRESENTATION ON
ASIAN PAINTS
Group - 4
2. INTRODUCTION
• Asian Paints Limited was established way back on February 1,1942
and today stands as India’s largest and Asia’s third largest paint
company.
Driven by its strong consumer–focus and innovative spirit, the
company has been the market leader in paints since 1967.
• It is double the size of any other paint company in India.
3. SALES COMPANY STRUCTURE
• Retail Sales
• Project Sales
• Services & Retailing
• Brands
• Innovation & Business development
11. DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL FOLLOWED BY ASIAN
PAINTS
Manufacturer
Consumer
Retailer
Wholesaler
Retailer Retailer
Agent
Wholesaler
Retailer
Wholesaler
12. ELEMENTS OF ASIAN PAINT’S
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
• It bypassed the bulk buyer segment and went to individual consumers
of paints
• It went slow on urban areas and concentrated on semi-urban and rural
areas
• It went retail
• It went in for an open-door dealer policy
• It voted for nationwide marketing/distribution
13. IMPLICATIONS FROM DISTRIBUTION
STRATEGY
• Going to individual customers implied wide product range and
complex distribution
• Smaller packs proliferated the product line depth further
• Wide product range implied expensive distribution
• Going to semi-urban/rural markets further enlarged distribution
• Going retail implied deep involvement in channel management
• National marketing necessitated nationwide organisation
14. STEPS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
AP created a large network of dealers
Established a network of company depots to service the dealers
Created a marketing organisation the matched its distribution
Successfully resolved the cost-service conflict in distribution, through
• A strong commitment to distribution cost control, without
compromising service level
• A strong inventory management
• Effective control of credit out standings
• IT initiatives in distribution cost control
17. RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Company is following aptitude tests, Group discussion and personal
interview for recruitment process
• MBA students for marketing
• B.Sc (Chemistry), BE Mechanical & Chemical students for production
• CA & M.Com for Finance Department
Sales (Territory Sales Officer Interview)
1. Aptitude test for 45 Min
2. 1st interview - Area Manager
3. Final interview - Regional Manager
Company has training centre in Mumbai for freshers.
18. PROMOTIONS
Celebrity Engagement
• Launched a series of webisodes called ‘Where The Heart Is’.
Campaigns - Mera Wala
Taglines
• "Don't lose your temper, use Tractor Distemper“
• “Har Ghar Kuch Kehta Hain”
Created a mascot named Gattu
'Khushi Ke Rang' (the colours of happiness)
Social Media
• #HomesNotShowrooms
• “Tag A Friend Holi”