Course : Successful operational marketing

the right action levers

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. MAR
Price : 2130 CHF E.T.

Successful operational marketing

the right action levers



Operational marketing covers a wide field, from print advertising to email campaigns and event communications. This training course will help you get your bearings, and teach you how to turn a marketing strategy into an operational action plan.


INTER
IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. MAR
  3d - 21h00
2130 CHF E.T.




Operational marketing covers a wide field, from print advertising to email campaigns and event communications. This training course will help you get your bearings, and teach you how to turn a marketing strategy into an operational action plan.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Building an operational marketing plan
Developing a direct marketing campaign
Disseminating communication through different media
Measuring actions

Intended audience
Marketing directors and managers, product managers, market managers, point-of-sale sales managers, CRM or customer relations managers.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of marketing.

Practical details
Hands-on work
Theoretical input, practical exercises, case studies and feedback.

Course schedule

1
Understanding the scope of operational marketing

  • Distinguish between operational and strategic marketing.
  • Master the fields of action of operational marketing.
  • Discover developments and trends in operational marketing.
Storyboarding workshops
Brainstorming and quizzes on operational marketing.

2
Drawing up an operational marketing plan

  • Market analysis: demand, competition and analysis tools.
  • Strategy: segmentation, targeting and positioning.
  • Defining the marketing mix: the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place and Promotion).
  • Set up your operational marketing plan: objectives, planning, budget...
Hands-on work
Build a SWOT analysis and develop an operational marketing plan.

3
Use communication, promotional and sales tools

  • Master the key points of an on and offline advertising campaign: copy strategy, media planning...
  • Produce sales aids: product sheets, sales pitches, brochures, leaflets...
  • Manage event communications: events, public relations operations, street marketing, etc.
Hands-on work
Creativity workshop based on a copy strategy. Creation of a sales pitch and presentation.

4
Launch a direct marketing campaign

  • Know the specifics and conditions of use of direct marketing.
  • Run a direct marketing campaign: mailing, couponing, ISA, telemarketing...
  • Buy and rent customer files.
Hands-on work
Building a mailing operation from A to Z.

5
Integrating digital tools into your operational marketing

  • Understanding the digital revolution.
  • Understand new customer behaviors.
  • Use the Web and mobile: email, newsletters, SMS, chat, geolocation, apps...
  • Improve your presence on social networks (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn...)
Storyboarding workshops
Discussions on the use of social media in operational marketing.

6
Monitor and measure results

  • Define indicators according to actions and objectives.
  • Create a dashboard: indicators, flashing lights, alerts, etc.
  • Select and evaluate external service providers.
Storyboarding workshops
Creation of an operational marketing dashboard.


Customer reviews
4,6 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
GÉRALDINE G.
11/03/26
5 / 5

très enrichissant
ALIX P.
11/03/26
5 / 5

Formation très enrichissante, portée par un formateur qui sait captiver, s’adapter aux besoins des participants et donner des outils concrets pour gagner en efficacité.
ARNAUD G.
02/06/25
5 / 5

Thank you to Frédéric for the quality of the discussions, the support and his facilitation. Very pleasant trainer and training



Publication date : 07/01/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 17 to 19 June 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 14 to 16 September 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 17 June, 14 Sep.