The Top KPIs Every Field Manager Should Track

Written byAreg Dadashyan Areg Dadashyan
Field execution does not improve because teams work harder. It improves when managers track the right signals and act early. Many managers track too much data and still miss problems. The goal is not more metrics. The goal is the right KPIs.
The Top KPIs Every Field Manager Should Track

1. Visit Completion Rate

This KPI answers a simple question.
Did the visit actually happen.

Track:

  • Planned visits versus completed visits
  • Missed or overdue visits
  • Completion by rep and by route

Low completion always leads to coverage gaps and lost sales.


2. Visit Frequency Adherence

Seeing a store once is not enough.

Track:

  • Whether priority stores are visited on schedule
  • Gaps between visits
  • Repeated delays at the same accounts

Frequency discipline protects shelf space and retailer trust.


3. Task Completion Rate

A visit without execution has little value.

Track:

  • Assigned tasks versus completed tasks
  • Tasks skipped or delayed
  • Completion quality across stores

This KPI shows whether strategy is actually executed.


4. Photo Submission Rate

Photos are proof of work.

Track:

  • Visits with required photos
  • Missing photo categories
  • Repeated photo gaps by rep or route

No photos means no visibility.


5. Execution Quality Score

Not all execution is equal.

Track:

  • Quality of shelf condition
  • Display condition over time
  • Rework required at the same stores

This KPI reveals execution standards, not just activity.


6. Drive Time Versus Execution Time

Time in the field must be productive.

Track:

  • Time spent driving
  • Time spent executing in store
  • Routes with high effort and low impact

This KPI exposes routing problems early.


7. Issue Resolution Time

Problems are normal.
Slow resolution is not.

Track:

  • Time from issue detection to fix
  • Repeat issues at the same store
  • Escalation delays

Fast resolution protects revenue.


How Navimate Brings KPIs to Life

Navimate captures these KPIs automatically during daily execution.

Navimate provides:

  • Real time visit tracking
  • Task and photo completion data
  • Route performance visibility
  • Store level execution history
  • Manager dashboards with exceptions highlighted

Managers spend less time reporting and more time improving performance.


Conclusion

KPIs do not create results by themselves.
Action does.

When managers track the right KPIs and respond early, execution improves and sales follow.

Field performance becomes predictable instead of reactive.

 

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Does it help distributed teams or multi-territory ops?

Absolutely. Managers can assign territory rules, hand over clients between reps, and see route priorities across the entire team.

How does Navimate ensure accountability in field operations?

Every visit includes timestamps, real-time photos, completed tasks, and geolocation indicators. Managers see exactly what happened in each store.

What types of tasks can managers assign through Navimate?

Display setups, audits, planogram checks, stock counts, pricing verification, promotional execution, surveys, and store-specific instructions.