Saudi Arabian Airlines

MARMARKETING AND SALES STRATEGY There are very good prospects for Foreign companies who want to export their products to the Saudi-Arabian Arabian market. However, there are certain marketing procedures and sales techniques which have to be observe in order to develop and sustain business relationships over a long period of time. The Saudi market should be constantly reviewed for product adaptation and change. Exporters should ensure regular supplies as per specifications, at the condition time and place already agreed upon and at the stipulated prices. Any subsequent and sudden price changes, fifty-fifty pertaining to after-sales services, should be avoided. Exporters contacts with importers in Saudi Arabia should be direct and regular. Complete product lines, rather than single products, should be introduced into the Saudi market whenever possible in order to benefit from greater demand stimulation and exist reductions. Exporters are required to check with Saudi importers or right away with the Saudi Arabian Standards Organization, on the fine implementation of Saudi Arabian Standards pertaining to their exported products to the Kingdom. Saudi Standards can be purchased from SASO or the American National Standards Institute, ANSI (11 westerly 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10036, telephone number (212)642-4900 or fax number (212)302-1286). Exporters to Saudi Arabia should display their products on a regular basis in the major commercial urban centers of the Kingdom.Necessary permission is obtained by writing or contacting directly the Director, Exhibitions Department, Ministry of Commerce. Efforts should be made to improve the appearance of exported commodities by means of attractive packaging. Products to be exported should be powerful branded and labeled both in English and Arabic. In the case of machinery and equipment after-sales service, including warranties, maintenance and the provision of economise parts, should be prompt and efficient.