3.
A new division can be added without interrupting the existing operation by merely extending the
line and having another marketing manager and staff for that new product line
or group of
products.
4.
Top management secures more detailed and intimate information regarding the markets in relation
to specific products.
5.
It is extremely suitable where product lines are complex and diverse and require specialised
knowledge for selling and marketing as well as salesmen with specialised knowledge.
Disadvantages
1.
It may cause customer annoyance and confusion as a number of salesman from the same
company may pester him for different products.
2.
It involves extra costs of maintaining separate sales forces for each product group.
3.
There is a duplication of costs such as travelling expenses.
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