But with such and array of different activities being performed by sometimes a virtual army reps, it can be difficult to manage and track the results of field marketing initiatives.
Mobile technology has proved to be ideal for retail marketing: Field marketing software allows reps to perform in-store activities on their mobile devices. It eliminates paperwork and makes it easy to coordinate and track field reps and their activities.
Adopting a field marketing software solution can translate into a large sales boost. Field marketing software will:
- Help enforce brand consistency
A recent study from the National Association of Retail Marketing Services (NARMS) found that retailers who achieve planogram compliance can realize a 7.8% increase in annual sales. Field marketing software helps enforce brand standards by improving communication between brand management and field marketers. - Speed up decision-making on mission-critical scenarios
No stock means no sale. An out-of-stock also brings the risk of losing a customer and, with it, market share. Field marketing software makes it easy to spot out-of-stocks and can even send automatic notifications to the responsible people and/or departments. - Streamline competition analysis
If a product is priced too differently from its competitors, it might send a wrong message (Cheaply made? Too expensive?). With field marketing software, reps can frequently report on price and other parameters, allowing brand owners to swiftly act on correcting discrepancies as soon as they are reported and analyze trends to make educated projections.
VisitBasis is a complete field marketing software that offers unique features for CPG and FMCG companies, merchandising agencies, and sales and marketing organizations alike.
Want to see a field marketing app in action? Schedule a live demo or sign up for a free VisitBasis trial!
To try our data collection software for free register at www.visitbasis.com and download the VisitBasis Retail Audit App FREE on Google Play or App Store. To learn more about how our field merchandising system works request a demo or check the links below to watch the demo videos.
