 Establishing a Sales Subsidiary to Access the East African MarketJohannes Wetzel ()
A chapter in Business Success in Africa, 2024, pp 137-144 from Springer Abstract: Abstract This chapter explores STIHL’s strategic expansion into the East African market, focusing on the establishment of a sales subsidiary. STIHL, a global leader in outdoor power products, faced challenges in penetrating the East African market. The company identified opportunities in the agricultural sector by responding with frugal innovations tailored to small-scale farmers. In order to address existing market challenges, STIHL established a subsidiary in Nairobi, Kenya, incorporating training, marketing, sales, and logistics functions. The business plan prioritized robust, affordable products, comprehensive aftersales service, and strategic pricing. The promotion strategy emphasized local communication and hands-on training, acknowledging the importance of personal connections in African markets. The chapter concludes with key learnings, highlighting the significance of local partnerships, commitment, and tailored solutions for successful business operations in Africa. Keywords: Market entry; Subsidiary; Localization (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:spr:mgmchp:978-3-031-70384-3_11 Ordering information: This item can be ordered from DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-70384-3_11 Access Statistics for this chapter More chapters in Management for Professionals from Springer |
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