THE ROLE OF INTERMEDIARY IN FORMING THE SALES POLICY OF AN ENTERPRISE

  • Iryna Kalina Educational and Scientific Institute of Economic and Business Management, Private Joint-Stock Company “Higher education institution “Interregional Academy of Personnel Management” https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5662-6967
  • Nataliia Shuliar Educational and Scientific Institute of Economic and Business Management, Private Joint-Stock Company “Higher education institution “Interregional Academy of Personnel Management” https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4109-5961
  • Yuliia Mazur Educational and Scientific Institute of Economic and Business Management, Private Joint-Stock Company “Higher education institution “Interregional Academy of Personnel Management” https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4728-4640
Keywords: marketing, sales, sales policy, intermediaries, consumer

Abstract

The marketing and sales policy of an enterprise is a set of strategies, measures, and decisions aimed at effectively organizing the process of selling products (goods or services) to consumers, taking into account market conditions, distribution channels, customer needs, and business goals. It covers the selection of sales channels, interaction with intermediaries, logistics planning, formation of sales conditions, after-sales service, as well as constant monitoring of product sales efficiency. The main objective of the sales policy is to ensure the availability of products to the target audience at the right time, in the right place and on acceptable terms, while simultaneously achieving the strategic goals of the enterprise, in particular, increasing sales volumes, profitability and strengthening market positions. A rational sales policy takes into account the specifics of products, market characteristics, consumer behavior, the competitive environment, as well as digital transformation trends that change approaches to interacting with consumers. The role of intermediaries in shaping a company's sales policy is a key aspect of effectively promoting a marketing strategy. Intermediaries, such as wholesalers and retailers, distributors, agents and logistics companies, play an important role in ensuring the availability of goods to end consumers. They help optimize promotion channels, reduce marketing and logistics costs, and provide valuable information about market trends and customer needs. This topic examines the functions of intermediaries, their influence on the formation of the pricing and assortment policy of the enterprise, as well as strategies for choosing and cooperating with intermediaries to achieve competitive advantages. This paper reveals the essence and functions of sales intermediaries, describes their types and selection criteria. Particular attention is paid to modern trends in interaction with intermediaries in the context of digitalization. Practical recommendations are offered for optimizing cooperation with intermediaries to increase the competitiveness of the enterprise.

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2025-10-31
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Kalina, I., Shuliar, N., & Mazur, Y. (2025). THE ROLE OF INTERMEDIARY IN FORMING THE SALES POLICY OF AN ENTERPRISE. Taurida Scientific Herald. Series: Economics, (25), 126-132. https://doi.org/10.32782/2708-0366/2025.25.13