Product knowledge assessment at FNAC DARTY
How the FNAC DARTY Academy has streamlined the assessment and training of its sales network through the use of Quiz Manager
The FNAC DARTY Academy has launched a large-scale assessment campaign across its entire sales network in France. More than 5,000 sales staff, working across all departments (books, multimedia, home appliances, mobile phones, etc.), were involved. The aim was to standardise and modernise the skills development process, whilst taking into account the diversity of staff profiles.
The challenge of assessing 5,000 sales assistants with profiles and roles across a wide range of departments
How can we assess in a simple and motivating way a network that is as extensive and diverse, whilst ensuring:
- A fair approach, tailored to the practical realities faced by each seller.
- Effective use of the results to guide training.
- A scheme designed to encourage staff autonomy and engagement.
Quiz Manager: a tool for engagement and continuous professional development
Using Quiz Manager, FNAC DARTY has rolled out a nationwide structured assessment campaign:
- +40 themed tests created, each focusing on a product family.
- Each sales assistant chose the quiz that was most relevant to their department or area of expertise.
- Centralised access via a single portal, with secure authentication.
- Results automatically linked to further learning pathways.
- Consolidated reporting to monitor progress at national level.
A national campaign that boosts independence and the desire to progress
- +40 themed quizzes created and published on the platform.
- Over 7,000 quizzes completed, with some employees choosing to self-assess across several topics.
- Over 5,000 sellers reviewed.
- High completion rate, demonstrating the network’s commitment.
- A flexible and empowering system that encourages self-direction and the motivation to progress.
- Extension of the scheme to managers, with quizzes focusing on managerial practices and leadership in the field.
A scheme extended to managers to strengthen the leadership on the ground
The assessment campaign carried out using Quiz Manager demonstrated that it was possible to combine large-scale assessment, personalised learning pathways and employee engagement.
In light of the success of this first wave, FNAC DARTY has launched a second campaign aimed at managers, following the same principle:
- Thematic assessments: for all managers.
- Objective: to strengthen the managerial skills, to promote leadership in the field and ensure a consistency in management practices across the entire network.
This broader approach helps to foster a comprehensive culture of skills development for both sales teams and their managers, thereby ensuring consistency and greater efficiency at a national level.



