Getting started
Getting started with Switchboard
A one-page orientation to the portal you're in and how to find your way around.
1 min read • Updated 2026-04-19
Switchboard is how your agency runs field merchandising work — planning it, delivering it, and reporting back on the results.
You are signed in to one of three portals. Each one is shaped around a different job:
- Internal — the agency's HQ portal. Used to plan campaigns, schedule staff, and produce client reports.
- Field — for staff visiting stores. A focused list of today's calls with everything needed to complete them on a phone.
- Client — for the brands the agency works for. Campaign reports, briefs, and a way to request new work.
How to move around
The left sidebar is your main navigation. The top bar has your account menu and a help dropdown (the question mark). Every page has a Page guide in that dropdown that explains what you can do there.
When something breaks
If you hit an error, a red toast usually appears with a Report button. Use it — your agency team sees what happened immediately and will respond faster than if you try to describe it by hand.
Next steps
- Visit Your account to set up your profile and pick your notification preferences.
- Keep an eye on What's new in the help dropdown for updates as they ship.