Salesforce Sales Cloud An Implementation Handbook

Design and build Sales Cloud solutions to solve business challenges with this easy-to-follow handbook Key Features Discover the full range of capabilities offered by Sales Cloud and how to map them to business processes Learn how to plan and deliver all aspects of a successful Sales Cloud implementation Explore advanced concepts to integrate and extend Sales Cloud Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionSalesforce Sales Cloud is a system rich in functionality, addressing many sales business challenges such as sales productivity, forecast visibility, and sales enablement. However, unlocking the full value of the system and getting maximum returns pose a challenge, especially if you’re new to the technology. This implementation handbook goes beyond mere configuration to ensure a successful implementation journey. From laying the groundwork for your project to engaging stakeholders with sales-specific business insights, this book equips you with the knowledge you need to plan and execute. As you progress, you’ll learn how to design a robust data model to support the sales and lead generation process, followed by crafting an intuitive user experience to drive productivity. You’ll then explore crucial post-building aspects such as testing, training, and releasing functionality. Finally, you’ll discover how the solutions’ capability can be expanded by adding and integrating other tools to address typical sales use cases. By the end of this book, you’ll have grasped how to leverage Sales Cloud to solve sales challenges and have gained the confidence to design and implement solutions successfully with the help of real-world use cases.What you will learn Find out how Sales Cloud capabilities solve common sales challenges Determine the best development methodologies Design and build core sales processes, including demand generation and sales productivity Implement best practices for testing and training with accurate data Build a release plan by understanding the types of post-go-live support Explore territory management and model additional processes with Sales Cloud Understand common system integration use cases Harness the power of AppExchange solutions for sales Who this book is for This book is for administrators, consultants, and business analysts who want to understand and apply the capabilities of Salesforce Sales Cloud. Whether you’re completely new to Sales Cloud or enhancing existing functionalities within your organization, this handbook is your trusted companion. Business stakeholders responsible for or involved in Sales Cloud implementations will also benefit from this book.

An end-to-end practical guide to implementing Salesforce CPQ solutions, shortening your sales cycle, and generating a higher ROI Key FeaturesMaximize sales by reducing turnaround time and providing a quick analysis of profits and lossesGet up to speed with Salesforce CPQ concepts, best practices, and tips when choosing the right CPQ implementation strategyImplement CPQ configurations and automations for B2B and B2C business scenariosBook Description Salesforce CPQ is innovative software that enables you create better quotes, improve quoting accuracy, and maximize sales and deals. It also provides a quick analysis of profits and losses, helping you improve the overall execution of sales processes, and allows a great deal of flexibility for your prospects, customers, and business partners. The book starts with the Quote-2-Cash business process in Salesforce and shows you how to assess when a business needs to implement CPQ. You'll then progress to configuring opportunities, quotes, and CPQ products. As you advance, you'll understand how to define and configure price books, price rules for CPQ quote automation, multidimensional quoting, and more. Next, you'll look at how to configure CPQ guided selling and create package configurations, contracts, and amendments. Later chapters will demonstrate how to perform data migration from a legacy system and the order in which the objects are to be migrated. You'll also explore CPQ billing and its advantages with the help of different use cases before learning about Industries CPQ and how it is different from standard Salesforce CPQ. Finally, you'll discover best practices for achieving optimal CPQ performance and avoiding performance bottlenecks. By the end of this Salesforce book, you'll be able to implement Salesforce CPQ for any business. What you will learnUnderstand Quote-2-Cash business processes and configure opportunities and quotesCreate custom CPQ actions and use custom filters for automating business needsDiscover how to configure products and product rulesUnderstand the CPQ pricing structure and methods, rules, multidimensional quoting, and quote automationExplore the CPQ data model and use the Salesforce Schema Builder to view and configure object relationshipsConfigure contracts, amendments, and renewals in SalesforceFocus on CPQ billing and its advantagesGain comprehensive insights into Industries CPQWho this book is for This book is for Salesforce administrators, business analysts, functional consultants, sales managers, Salesforce architects, and those looking to gain Salesforce CPQ certification. Working knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem is recommended to get the most out of this book.

Packed with practical examples, case studies, and proven recommendations, this handbook helps you manage enterprise-grade Salesforce programs Key Features Explore the end-to-end Salesforce implementation lifecycle with templates and practical examples Discover common issues and strategies for mitigation and prevention Work with checklists to assess the state of your Salesforce implementation in each phase Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description With ever-growing digital transformation programs involving Salesforce, there is a greater need for a comprehensive overview of the phases and activities specific to Salesforce implementations. This book will act as a detailed guide for your Salesforce implementation journey, including common issues and pitfalls to mitigate and prevent errors. The Salesforce End-to-End Implementation Handbook starts with the pre-development phase. Here you'll understand how to define the vision and nature of your project, determine your change management strategy and delivery methodology, learn to build a business case for your project, get insights on engaging with Salesforce and implementation partners, and learn to establish a governance framework. As you progress, you'll gain insights on the necessary activities, milestones, and common issues faced in salesforce implementation, along with strategies to mitigate them. At the end of each section, you'll find evaluation checklists to assess the state of your Salesforce implementation. By the end of this book, you'll be well-equipped to set up Salesforce projects and programs effectively and deliver maximum ROI. What you will learn Discover the critical activities in Salesforce implementation Address common issues faced in implementing Salesforce Explore appropriate delivery methodology Understand the importance of a change management strategy Govern Salesforce implementation through all its phases Gain insights on key activities in the continuous improvement phase Leverage customer 360 for analytics, AI and automation Who this book is for This book is for salesforce consultants, architects, project/program managers, delivery leaders for salesforce implementation, or product owners- planning to implement Salesforce or already implementing Salesforce for their organizations. If you are switching to a role in salesforce development, this book will act as a guide on what to expect on the job and how to ace it. Familiarity with basic business, CRM, and project management concepts is required.

The ultimate handbook for new and seasoned Salesforce B2C Solution Architects who want to design seamless B2C solutions across the Salesforce Customer 360 ecosystem – including B2C Commerce, Service Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Key Features Give your customers a frictionless experience by creating a unified view of all their interactions Get your architectural design right the first time and avoid costly reworks Prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam and Salesforce certification with practical scenarios following Salesforce best practices Book Description There's a huge demand on the market for Salesforce professionals who can create a single view of the customer across the Salesforce Customer 360 platform and leverage data into actionable insights. With Salesforce B2C Solution Architect's Handbook, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the integration options and products that help you deliver value for organizations. While this book will help you prepare for the B2C Solution Architect exam, its true value lies in setting you up for success afterwards. The first few chapters will help you develop a solid understanding of the capabilities of each component in the Customer 360 ecosystem, their data models, and governance. As you progress, you'll explore the role of a B2C solution architect in planning critical requirements and implementation sequences to avoid costly reworks and unnecessary delays. You'll learn about the available options for integrating products with the Salesforce ecosystem and demonstrate best practices for data modeling across Salesforce products and beyond. Once you've mastered the core knowledge, you'll also learn about tools, techniques, and certification scenarios in preparation for the B2C Solution Architect exam. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills to design scalable, secure, and future-proof solutions supporting critical business demands. What you will learn Explore key Customer 360 products and their integration options Choose the optimum integration architecture to unify data and experiences Architect a single view of the customer to support service, marketing, and commerce Plan for critical requirements, design decisions, and implementation sequences to avoid sub-optimal solutions Integrate Customer 360 solutions into a single-source-of-truth solution such as a master data model Support business needs that require functionality from more than one component by orchestrating data and user flows Who this book is for This book is for professionals in high-level job roles that heavily rely on Salesforce proficiency. It's primarily written for B2C commerce architects, application architects, integration architects, as well as system architects, enterprise architects, Salesforce architects, and CTO teams looking to benefit from a deeper understanding of this platform. Before you get started, you'll need a solid understanding of data integration, APIs, and connected systems, along with knowledge of the fundamentals of business-to-consumer (B2C) customer experiences.

A definitive guide covering all the core concepts necessary to pass the Salesforce Administrator Certification exam Key Features Understand critical design considerations for setting up Salesforce CRM Facilitate and manage the transition from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience Learn key functions of application security to manage user profiles and data Book Description Salesforce's winter '19 release offers a host of new features for CRM designed to meet your sales and marketing requirements. With this comprehensive guide to implementing Salesforce CRM, administrators of all levels can easily get a thorough understanding of the platform. This Salesforce handbook begins by guiding you in setting up users and security and then progresses to configuration, data management, and data analytics. You'll discover process automation and approval mechanisms, while also exploring the functional areas of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Salesforce Chatter. This book covers Salesforce CRM system administration in a practical way, and it'll serve as an invaluable reference for both new administrators and experienced professionals. Furthermore, you'll also delve into Salesforce mobile apps and mobile administration, along with Salesforce Adoption Manager. You'll gain insights into Lightning Experience, Salesforce's new app, and learn how its modern design and sleek interface helps you to build customizable components. Finally, we'll see how the two versions compare and help manage the transition from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience. By the end of the book, you will have mastered the techniques to configure and control various user interface features in Salesforce CRM. What you will learn Configure a variety of user interface features in Salesforce CRM Understand the capabilities of the Salesforce CRM sharing model Explore Einstein Analytics - Salesforce's new wave of advanced reporting Get to grips with the Lightning Process Builder workflow Set up user profiles, security, and login access mechanisms Find out how Apex and Visualforce coding can be used in Salesforce CRM Manage the transition from Salesforce Classic to Lightning Experience Implement data manipulation features to apply best practices in data management Who this book is for This book is for administrators who want to develop and strengthen their Salesforce CRM skills in the areas of configuration and system management. Whether you are a new or experienced professional, this book will enhance your knowledge and understanding of Salesforce CRM features.

Successfully administer Salesforce CRM and Salesforce mobile implementations with best practices and real-world scenarios In Detail The book begins by guiding you through setting up users and security settings and then progresses to configuration, data management, and data analytics. Next, you will swiftly move on to how to set up organization-wide features that affect the look and feel of the application. Process automation, and approval mechanisms are then covered, along with the functional areas of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Salesforce Chatter. At the end of the book, we cover Salesforce mobile apps and mobile administration, along with techniques to further enhance the system and improve the return on investment. Prerequisites include Enterprise, Unlimited, Performance, or Developer edition of Salesforce CRM along with the System Administrator permission. What You Will Learn Configure and control the various organization-wide user interface features in Salesforce CRM Set up and maintain a user and administer appropriate security and login access mechanisms Apply organization security and understand the capabilities of the Salesforce CRM sharing model Create, delete, and customize fields, page layouts, and list views for custom and standard objects Implement the mechanisms for data management and discover the tools to import, update, transfer, and mass delete data Downloading the example code for this book. You can download the example code files for all Packt books you have purchased from your account at http://www.PacktPub.com. If you purchased this book elsewhere, you can visit http://www.PacktPub.com/support and register to have the files e-mailed directly to you.

Master the core concepts of Salesforce administration and gain a holistic understanding of the SF ecosystem that will also help you prepare for the Salesforce certification exam Key Features Understand Salesforce architecture and security model Integrate Flow Builder with other Salesforce components for seamless automation Understand how to create and manage approval workflows in Salesforce Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionDo you aspire to be a successful Salesforce administrator or consultant? If yes, then this step-by-step guide is for you. Written by certified Salesforce professionals, the Salesforce CRM Administration Handbook will take you through the intricacies of Salesforce, covering objects, records, automation, and much more. Starting with an overview of the capabilities and limitations of Salesforce, you’ll progress toward a holistic understanding of system architecture with real-world examples, including workarounds that enable the successful completion of projects. As you delve deeper, you’ll learn about the fundamental concepts of a CRM system, its purpose, and the pivotal role of an administrator in the Salesforce lifecycle. You’ll also explore the basic structures of the entire Salesforce system and navigate confidently through the intricacies of security, automation, and reporting in the Sales/Service Cloud. By the end of this book, you’ll have the confidence you need to navigate Salesforce’s backend seamlessly, implement configuration changes effortlessly, and communicate fluently in Salesforce terminology.What you will learn Discover strategies to stay up-to-date with Salesforce releases Integrate Salesforce products seamlessly to meet diverse business needs Explore Sales and Service Cloud and its transformative impact on sales and customer support operations Master opportunity management for successful deal closures and pipeline forecasting Understand Salesforce Orgs, managing users, settings, and customization Explore data import and export methods and data mapping Discover best practices, mock tests, and valuable tips and tricks to prepare for Salesforce certification Who this book is for This book is for aspiring Salesforce administrators and consultants looking to build a solid foundation in Salesforce products, system setup, and customization as well as advance their careers within the Salesforce ecosystem. It’s also a great resource for those preparing to take the Salesforce ADM 201 certification exam, as it serves as an excellent supplement to the existing learning materials.

Learn how to successfully administer, build, and manage Salesforce CRM and Salesforce mobile solutions using real-world and best practice techniques About This Book See the latest best practice Salesforce administration principles, gain real-world advice, and understand critical design considerations to set up and customize Salesforce CRM This is a pragmatic guide to the key functions of customizing and setting up the application for enterprise security, user and data management, process automation, analytics, and mobile features Step-by-step navigation and descriptions of the features of Salesforce CRM platform and clear guidance on the customization and administration of the application Identify what is covered to create your own improved study guide for the certified administrator examination Who This Book Is For This book is for administrators who want to develop and strengthen their Salesforce CRM skills in the areas of configuration and system management. Whether you are a new administrator or a more experienced professional, this book will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the features of Salesforce CRM. What You Will Learn Manage and administer user records and password policies Configure and control the various organization-wide user interface features in Salesforce CRM Set up and maintain users, profiles, and permission sets and administer appropriate security and login access mechanisms Apply organization security Understand the capabilities of the Salesforce CRM sharing model Create, delete, and customize fields, page layout, and list views for custom and standard objects Find out how Apex and Visualforce coding can be used in Salesforce CRM Implement the mechanisms for data management Discover the tools to import, update, transfer, and mass delete data In Detail Salesforce CRM's Winter '17 release offers a host of new features for CRM designed to transform your sales and marketing requirements. With this comprehensive guide to implementing Salesforce CRM, administrators of all levels can easily acquire deep knowledge of the platform. The book begins by guiding you through setting up users and the security settings and then progresses to configuration, data management, and data analytics. We swiftly move on to the setting up of organization wide features that affect the look and feel of the application. Process automation and approval mechanisms are covered next, along with the functional areas of Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and Salesforce Chatter. This book details Salesforce CRM system administration in a practical way and is an invaluable reference for both new administrators and experienced professionals. At the end of the book, techniques to further enhance the system and improve the return on investment Salesforce mobile apps and mobile administration are covered, along with Salesforce Adoption Manager. Every chapter is complete with a section containing example questions of the type that you might encounter in the certification examination. Style and approach This book takes a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to working with the Salesforce CRM platform. Filled with examples and use cases, the book presents the facts along with seasoned advice and real-world examples to ensure you have all the resources you need to become a more informed Salesforce Administrator.