COLOMBO CAMPUS SRI LANKA
MBA FOR EXECUTIVES
MODULE ASSIGNMENT: MARKETING MANAGEMENT
STUDENT NAME : YOHAN DE SILVA BORALESSA
STUDENT REGISTRATION NO: 0053APAP1013
MODULE LECTURER: ANAND WALSER
MODULE TUTOR: RUWINI ATHUKORALA
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Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
PP
Premier Proposition
PC
Premier Customer
RM
Relationship Manager
PCC
Premier Contact Centre
HSBC
Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Executive Summary
The main purpose of the report will be to analyze Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation’s (HSBC) Premier proposition (PP). The author will be analyzing the product proposition using a SWOT analysis frame work on HSBC Premier. Based on the result of the analysis the author will highlight as to why HSBC has chosen to cater the high end society. The report also showcase as to why the PP is focused on this particular market segment. Followed by the author conducting a study on the requirements and expectations of Premier Customer (PC).
Based on the identified factors the author will illustrate how the PP has being designed to address the client’s requirements by using the concept of relationship banking through their specialized employees. The report will also emphasis on the importance of HSBC being customer centric. Supported through changes done to the marketing mix in order to achieve the goal of customer care. In conclusion the author has conducted a research to track the total customer experience.
Introduction
HSBC is a leading multi-national organization which has been operating in the financial industry in Sri Lanka for over 120 years (Refer Appendix A.1). Being an organization which has both local and international expertize, HSBC has a competitive advantage in positioning their products and services in the market. HSBC caters both corporate and Retail
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