Salesforce consulting services are business services specializing in implementing and optimizing the various offerings within the Salesforce product portfolio. These service providers typically have significant expertise and experience helping businesses utilize the various products offered by Salesforce and can assist with its implementation, integration, customization, and administration. Businesses seeking to implement a Salesforce tool can enlist the provider's help with several aspects of the process, from installation to employee training. Working with a Salesforce consulting provider can reduce the hassles associated with major software deployment, overcome staffing challenges, and help teams ramp up faster and maximize their results when using the tools.
Salesforce implementers and consulting partners can include companies of varying sizes, ranging from individual consultants to larger, global consulting firms. Additionally, these partners can have expertise in multiple Salesforce Clouds and products (i.e., Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, etc.) and industries (i.e., financial services, retail, etc.). To become a Salesforce consulting provider, a company needs to have, at a minimum, one employee holding two or more certifications or two employees holding at least one certification. Each Salesforce consultant must enroll in the Salesforce Consulting Partner Program. Selected partners can demonstrate their expertise by keeping their certification current and creating case studies showcasing successful consulting and implementation projects.
To qualify for inclusion in the Salesforce Consulting Services category, a services provider must:
Offer Salesforce-specific consulting services
Demonstrate experience implementing Salesforce products