THE ROLE OF CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) PRACTICES IN ENHANCING SALES GROWTH: A STUDY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO WYDEX MEDIA MARKETING COMPANY, CALICUT
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has emerged as a strategic imperative for organizations aiming for sustainable sales growth in competitive markets. This study examines the effectiveness of CRM practices and their contribution to sales performance at Wydex Media Marketing Company, a performance-driven digital marketing agency based in Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala. Using a descriptive research design, primary data were collected from 50 employees through structured questionnaires and analysed using percentage analysis. The findings indicate strong positive perceptions: CRM significantly supports long-term relationships (64%), customer satisfaction (62%), customer loyalty (76%), service quality (80%), and overall sales performance (70%). The study concludes that effective CRM implementation is a key driver of sales growth in the digital marketing sector. Practical suggestions for employee training, data utilization, and client retention are offered.
SINAN, M. & ZAIN, S. (2026). The Role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Practices in Enhancing Sales Growth: A Study with Special Reference to Wydex Media Marketing Company, Calicut. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.567
SINAN, MUHAMMED, and SHAMIL ZAIN. "The Role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Practices in Enhancing Sales Growth: A Study with Special Reference to Wydex Media Marketing Company, Calicut." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.567.
SINAN, MUHAMMED, and SHAMIL ZAIN. "The Role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Practices in Enhancing Sales Growth: A Study with Special Reference to Wydex Media Marketing Company, Calicut." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.567.
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