The field sales landscape is evolving fast. Manual reporting, disconnected processes, and scattered communication are no longer sustainable. If you're in the FMCG sector or any business with on-ground teams, digitizing your field sales isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a necessity.
The good news? You don’t need months of planning and training. With the right tools, you can digitize your entire field sales operation in less than 7 days and start seeing measurable results.
Here’s a day-by-day roadmap to get your team fully digitized and future-ready using a modern field force automation software like SalesMagna.
Day 1: Map Your Sales Process and Field Structure
Before going digital, you need clarity on your existing process. Identify:
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Field team hierarchy (Reps, TLs, Managers)
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Territory assignments and beat plans
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Daily tasks and reporting requirements
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Current pain points (e.g., late reporting, fake visits, poor follow-ups)
???? Pro Tip: If your reps still rely on WhatsApp or Excel for reporting, it’s time to rethink.
Day 2: Set Up SalesMagna – Your Field Force Automation App
Now that your sales workflow is mapped, it’s time to configure your automation platform.
SalesMagna helps you:
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Create user roles with location tracking
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Assign beats and tour plans
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Upload outlet master data
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Set check-in/check-out rules
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Enable geo-fencing for attendance and visits
Within a few hours, your team structure and sales geography are ready inside the app.
Day 3: Upload Outlet Database & Configure Retail Profiles
Digitization isn’t just about your sales team - it's also about smarter retailer handling.
On Day 3:
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Upload or create verified outlet entries
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Add fields like retailer type, retailer class and select Mandatory fields
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Enable outlet verification with geo-tagged photos
Now your team won’t waste time on fake or duplicate outlets.
Day 4: Train Your Field Team with Real Use Cases
Even the best software fails without adoption. SalesMagna’s user-friendly interface means your reps can start using it with minimal training.
Cover:
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How to check in to outlets and place orders
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How to update payment or stock data
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How to receive scheme updates and task notifications
Add one mock tour plan for live testing and practice.
Day 5: Launch Real-Time Reporting & GPS Tracking
Go live!
SalesMagna now:
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Tracks each rep’s location in real time
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Logs outlet visits with timestamps and geo-tags
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Captures distance traveled and visit duration
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Sends automated reports to managers — no Excel needed
This creates accountability, discipline, and instant visibility into field activities.
Day 6: Set Up Smart Notifications and Gamify Tasks
Use Day 6 to boost team performance.
✅ Push notifications for:
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Order pending alerts
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Scheme announcements
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Visit follow-ups
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Collection reminders
✅ Enable gamification features:
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Visit streaks
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Leaderboards
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Daily performance goals
This keeps your team motivated — and consistent.
Day 7: Review Analytics & Optimize Beat Plans
Now that the system is running, it’s time to optimize.
SalesMagna gives you:
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Outlet-wise coverage reports
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Rep-wise performance tracking
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Tour plan vs actual deviation logs
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Order value trends
Refine beats, spot gaps, and plan better — all from a central dashboard.
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⚡ Quick onboarding and setup
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Whether you have 5 reps or 500, SalesMagna ensures your field force runs smarter — not harder.
Final Thoughts
Digitizing field sales doesn't have to be complicated. In just 7 days, you can move from paper-based chaos to a fully automated, transparent, and efficient system that drives results.
If you're ready to start your transformation, SalesMagna is built for you.
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