Email Marketing for ERP Solutions

Date

October - 2016

Client

School Gennie, Gurgaon

Client Profile

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Industry

Technology (ERP Solutions for Schools)

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Company Size

5–10 employees

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Target Audience

School administrators, principals, and decision-makers in educational institutions

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Geographic Target

India, with a focus on urban and semi-urban schools

Problem Statement

School Gennie, a provider of ERP solutions for schools, faced challenges in effectively communicating its benefits to school decision-makers. Existing marketing efforts were not generating enough leads or engagement. They needed a strategic email marketing solution to educate prospects, generate qualified leads, and drive demo requests.

Business Goals

Increasing awareness about School Gennie’s ERP solution among schools, generating leads for ERP solutions demos, and nurturing prospective clients through targeted email campaigns will help drive sales and growth.

Challenges

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Low Awareness

Many schools were unfamiliar with ERP solutions or how they could solve their administrative challenges.

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Unqualified Leads

The lack of a targeted approach resulted in low-quality leads that were unlikely to convert.

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Engagement Gap

Existing email campaigns were generic, leading to low open and click-through rates.

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Long Sales Cycle

Schools typically take time to evaluate ERP solutions, requiring consistent nurturing and follow-ups.

Strategy and Tactics

A comprehensive email marketing strategy was designed and executed to educate, engage, and convert potential clients into leads and demo participants.

Services Provided

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Audience Segmentation

The email list was segmented based on school size, location, and decision-maker role. Personalized campaigns were created to address specific challenges faced by different school segments.

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Educational Email Campaigns

An email series was designed to educate prospects about the benefits of ERP systems, addressing pain points like fee management, attendance tracking, and report generation. Case studies, testimonials, and infographics were included to build trust and demonstrate effectiveness.

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Demo Invitation Emails

An email series was designed to educate prospects about the benefits of ERP solutions systems, addressing pain points like fee management, attendance tracking, and report generation. Case studies, testimonials, and infographics were included to build trust and demonstrate effectiveness.

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Lead Nurturing Campaigns

Targeted invitations were sent for live ERP solutions demos, emphasizing features relevant to each segment’s needs. Automated reminders were sent to increase attendance.

Tools and Technologies

Google My Business

To improve local search visibility and attract nearby patients.

WordPress

For creating and optimizing service-specific landing pages.

Google Analytics

To monitor website traffic, track conversions, and understand user behavior.

Convertkit

For designing and automating email marketing campaigns.

Results & Metrics

Increased Open Rates

Email open rates improved from 12% to 25% through targeted subject lines and segmentation.

Higher Engagement

Click-through rates increased by 40%, with a significant rise in demo request clicks.

Lead Generation Growth

Generated 150 qualified leads within three months, up from 80 leads in the previous quarter.

Demo Attendance

Demo participation rates increased by 35% due to automated follow-ups and reminders.

Before & After Comparisons

Metric

Before

After

Open Rate

12%

25%

Click-Through Rate

8%

12%

Monthly Qualified Leads

25

50

Demo Participation Rate

20%

27%

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Marketing Manager,
School Gennie

Conclusion

Through a targeted email marketing strategy, School Gennie successfully increased awareness, engagement, and lead generation for their ERP solutions. By educating prospects and nurturing them with valuable content, the company drove more demo requests and established itself as a trusted partner for schools looking to streamline their operations.

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