Interim CMO: Market Entry Strategies for B2C Scale-Up

CLIENT
Global B2C Scale-Up
INDUSTRY
Consumer Products
CONSULTANT ROLE
Interim CMO
LOCATION
France
Adapting to Customer Needs in Different Markets

The client, a successful scale-up in the consumer products space, sought the strategic leadership of anΒ interim CMOΒ to support new market entries. The interim CMO would be responsible forΒ providing strategic direction to the marketing team, refining value propositionsΒ andΒ developing tailored strategies for new markets.Β 

β€œAs we continue to expand our reach globally, we needed customized strategies catering to distinct customer preferences of different markets.” — Scale-up CEO

Role of Consultport

ConsultportΒ presented 3 strong candidates within 72 hours. The client interviewed all 3 candidates and selected an interim CMO with 13 years experience working in multinational FMCG companies and prior success developing international teams. The interim CMO joined the team 1 week after the initial request.

The Approach: Well-rounded Strategic Assessment

The interim CMOΒ assessed the company’s current positioning and product offeringsΒ in each target market, identifying strategic opportunities and gaps for refining the brand’s market entry strategies.

To allow better collaboration between global and local teams, the interim CMOΒ incorporated local teams into the strategic planning processΒ by organizing goal-setting workshops and developing cross-regional teams.

The Results

The Interim CMO brought strength within the different regional teams, giving them the autonomy to shape their own approach to create value.

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Tailored Strategies
Based on the assessment, the interim CMO developed tailored market entry strategies, considering factors such as distribution channels, pricing, and partnerships.
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Regional Alignment
To ensure that all regional teams were aligned on company goals and visions, the interim CMO standardized marketing processes, streamlined communication channels between regional teams and centralized marketing resource hub.
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Enhanced Collaboration
The inclusive approach to empower regional teams fostered a collaborative culture within the marketing organization. Regional teams embraced their roles as essential contributors to global strategy and proactively contributed to marketing initiatives in company-wide meetings, which enhanced creativity and innovation within the organization.
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Smooth Transition
Additionally, the interim CMO played a pivotal role in facilitating the recruitment process and ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming permanent CMO, providing guidance, continuity, and organizational support throughout the handover period.
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The interim CMO’s collaborative approach transformed our marketing teams into a cohesive force, laying a strong foundation for our global expansion.
- CEO of Consumer Products Scale-up
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