ENTR 4433 Business Plan Development | Finding and Penetrating New Customer Segments

Project scope
Categories
Communications Market research Competitive analysis Market expansion Marketing strategySkills
strategic marketing business planning customer retention business metrics performance metric market analysis communication competitive analysis customer profiling customer data managementProject Description:
The Finding and Penetrating New Customer Segments project focuses on identifying untapped markets and strategically entering them to expand the customer base. By leveraging data-driven market analysis, customer profiling, and tailored marketing strategies, the project aims to uncover opportunities in segments that align with the organization’s offerings while addressing unmet needs. This initiative will include market research, competitor analysis, and the development of actionable penetration strategies.
Main Goal:
To identify, analyze, and effectively engage new customer segments, driving increased market share, brand visibility, and revenue growth. The ultimate goal is to establish a meaningful presence in these segments through tailored solutions and marketing campaigns, ensuring sustainable engagement and customer retention.
Project Outcomes and Deliverables
Outcomes:
- Identification of at least three new viable customer segments with growth potential.
- Creation of targeted customer personas for each segment.
- A comprehensive go-to-market strategy tailored for each segment.
- Successful penetration into at least one identified segment, demonstrated by measurable KPIs
Deliverables:
- A detailed market research report highlighting new customer segments and opportunities.
- Customer personas for each targeted segment, including demographics, behaviors, and preferences.
- Strategic marketing plans with timelines, budgets, and performance metrics.
- A final presentation summarizing findings, strategies, and results achieved.
Project Scope and Expectations
Scope:
- Conduct in-depth market research using industry reports, competitor analysis, and customer surveys.
- Analyze existing customer data to identify gaps and overlaps.
- Develop actionable strategies for segment penetration, including tailored product or service offerings.
- Execute pilot campaigns to test strategies in one segment before scaling.
Expectations:
- Collaborative effort with stakeholders to align on business goals and segment priorities.
- Clear communication of progress through weekly updates and milestone reviews.
- Timely delivery of all project tasks within the established timeline.
Project Details
Tasks and Milestones:
- Research Phase
- Conduct market analysis and competitor research (Weeks 1–3).
- Review existing customer data to identify trends and opportunities (Week 2).
- Segmentation and Strategy Development
- Define new customer segments and create personas (Weeks 4–5).
- Develop tailored value propositions for each segment (Week 6).
- Campaign Design and Testing
- Design pilot campaigns, including marketing content and channels (Weeks 7–8).
- Launch and monitor pilot campaigns in one segment (Weeks 9–10).
- Evaluation and Scaling
- Analyze pilot results and refine strategies (Weeks 11–12).
- Scale efforts to additional segments based on insights (Week 13).
Final Deliverables:
- Comprehensive report detailing:
- Market research findings.
- Customer personas and their strategic importance.
- Pilot campaign outcomes and insights.
- A strategic penetration roadmap for scaling into new customer segments.
- Marketing assets developed during the pilot phase.
- A final presentation summarizing the project for stakeholders.
Company Overview:
We are JamSocial, and we make networking events less awkward for people.
Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.
Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.
Providing access to necessary tools, software, and resources required for project completion.
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
About the company
We are JamSocial, and we make networking at events less awkward for people.