FieldSmart provide a comprehensive channel support operation. The retail channel, with new product development as a driver, represents a key opportunity across an array of categories. Channel support can be undertaken on a tactical or strategic basis including managing the full remit of a client’s support team.
This can include; the implementation of a recruitment programme; TUPE legislation; enhancing an existing team; equipping the team with product, sales and presentation training and the tools to be able to do their job effectively.
On-going coaching; implementation of reporting systems and overall, ensuring availability and visibility for products ensuring clients are represented in a proactive and professional manner.
FieldSmart prides itself on the utilisation of stock and sales analysis to maximise the effect of any channel support team, ensuring maximum priority to highest opportunity stores and identification of top / bottom performers.
Some examples of Activities where FieldSmart have provided Channel Support; Kodak UK – Small National team supporting multiple retailers and a diverse mix of products including Inkjet and Photo kiosks; Scottish and Newcastle – 14 Business Development Executives building relationships and identifying business development opportunities across the independent sector; Samsung 12 Brand Ambassadors supporting all of the brands product categories in store with retail training, merchandising and compliance checks; Palm – 3 Sales Training Ambassadors supporting New product launches and retailer training including Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4U
Examples of this activity include Kodak, Palm, Procter & Gamble and Samsung Strategic teams