Kohler Marketing Plan

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Marketing plan for kohler SWOT Analysis Strengths: (internal) * Brand recognition for 140 years, privately owned * Quality, high end products * Variety of products: kitchen and bath, global power, interiors and hospitality and real estate * International on 6 continents * High employee satisfaction (3.95/5 on indeed.com) * Crystal Vision Awards for giving back to the community * $5 Billion in revenue November 2012 * Kohler was named one of Fast Company magazine’s top 30 companies who “get it” when it comes to design in 2011 Weakness: (internal) * Product recalls tarnishing brand image (Marketline) * Kohler has to depend on money it generates instead of capital market funding due to it being a private company. Opportunities: (external) * Give back to community, volunteer, Habitat for Humanity * Developed a long term sustainability focuses on environmental footprint reduction * One of six companies in the world that makes toilets Threats: (external) * Lower quality made products * Real estate market fluctuation * Other competitors such as Masco are much larger, so they can absorb price changes in raw materials much easier. * Other competitors have a larger market share in small engines than Kohlers does which gives them a competitive advantage. Competitors: General Electric (Employees:305,000) Kenmore (Employees:293,000) Moen Gerber Plumbing Fixtures American Standard Masco (Kohler) Employees: 30,000 References Kohler Co. SWOT Analysis. (2012). Kohler Co. SWOT Analysis, 1-7. Marketing Plan Process: Strategy: Become premium end product market share leader Tactics: Use high end pricing and differentiation in products to establish a high quality product image, and establish loyal international customer base through advertising. People: Strategy: Family owned

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