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Route to Market Strategy for Consumer Goods

Reaching the millions of small traders, spaza shops and informal outlets across Africa demands a deliberate route to market design, not just a sales team. This programme helps commercial managers choose the right mix of direct, wholesale and distributor channels, set coverage targets and structure incentives that keep products on shelves. Case work draws on fast moving consumer goods realities in urban and rural markets.

What you will be able to do

  • Analyse the outlet universe across formal and informal trade channels.
  • Compare direct, wholesale and distributor models on cost and reach.
  • Design coverage and call frequency plans for target territories.
  • Set trade terms and incentives that protect margin and availability.
  • Structure a field force and journey plans to serve outlets efficiently.
  • Measure route to market performance on numeric and weighted distribution.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding the outlet universe and trade channels
  2. 02Direct, wholesale and distributor model trade offs
  3. 03Coverage, segmentation and call frequency
  4. 04Trade terms, margins and channel incentives
  5. 05Field force design and journey planning
  6. 06Serving informal and rural markets
  7. 07Distribution metrics and availability tracking
  8. 08Building the route to market business case

Who should attend

Commercial managers, sales directors, distribution managers and brand teams in consumer goods, beverages and fast moving categories.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Kigali3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
7 to 9 Sep 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
21 to 23 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500
19 to 21 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Pretoria3R13,000
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cape Town3R13,000
23 to 25 Nov 2026Online3US$900
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cairo3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Accra3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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