{"id":6817,"date":"2020-10-01T12:43:21","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T12:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-402808-2566796.cloudwaysapps.com\/euro\/?p=6817"},"modified":"2022-05-10T13:26:29","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T17:26:29","slug":"virtual-field-manager-ways-empower-stores-most-powerful-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/storeforcesolutions.com\/euro\/virtual-field-manager-ways-empower-stores-most-powerful-assets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Virtual Field Manager: Ways to Empower Your Stores\u2019 Most Powerful Assets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you call them District Managers or Regional Managers, your Field Management team has always played the critical role of driving store execution. They are the essential conduit between the head office and the stores. In recent months, the importance of their role has been elevated, while at the same time making it more challenging for them to fulfill their role. The Field Manager\u2019s greatest impact is felt within the four walls of their respective stores, how do they harness their incredible energy, creativity and skills to lead in a new way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an effort to keep their teams safe, many retailers have eliminated air travel and have restricted physical visits to stores. Some of our clients estimate that up to 50% of their stores will not receive a physical visit from their Field Manager between March of 2020 and January (or later) in 2021. Essentially, Field Managers who manage geographically disbursed stores will have to go virtual, managing remotely from their dining room tables.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Practices and Tools Will Be Needed to Enable Your Virtual Field Leader Team?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Field Managers are the liaison between stores and head office, they do so by playing the role of the Communicator, the Compliance Officer, the Recruiter, the Coach, and the Cheerleader. In order to make the Field Managers\u2019 lives easier and help them be more effective virtually, we need to discuss what tips or tools are needed to maintain the same level of inspiration and effectiveness while faced with the constraints of working remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Communicator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Communication from head office to the store and vice versa is critical. It is important to ensure the message is understood by stores and staff. By communicating the processes, objectives and goals clearly, it ensures the Field Manager can hold their respective teams accountable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n