SALESFORCE LICENSED PARTNERS – THE LOW DOWN

Publish date:

• 29th March, 2022

The ever-expanding Salesforce universe with its many tools, products, and Software as a Service (SaaS) has one very important arsenal at its command. This arsenal is the growing legion of licensed partners (highest level = Salesforce platinum partners )that they have in every country they market their products in. This legion of Salesforce platinum partners like Codleo Consulting is consistently growing and nurtured by the dedicated teams within the Salesforce hierarchy.  These Salesforce platinum partners are Salesforce-focused and have staffers who are certified & experienced in various aspects/domains of Salesforce. These Salesforce platinum partners provide a range of services starting with consultations, implementation & deployment, integration, migration, and support. Worldwide the number is large and growing all the time.

The Salesforce platform is transforming the way companies work, reimagining both client & employee experience. The CRM industry has been evolving and growing worldwide over as businesses release their value. Worldwide the CRM industry is predicted to be US dollars 82 billion by 2025 with a growth rate of over 10% year on year. Heading the pack is Salesforce with the majority of Fortune 500 companies using it.

The services provided by Salesforce platinum partners include:

• Consultancy and/or health check of existing Salesforce org

• Migration services

• Implementation projects

• Integrations with other systems and apps

• Strategy and design

• Training to end users

• Technical support

• Custom code development

Salesforce slots its partners such as Salesforce platinum partners worldwide on a tier system. These tier allocations are based on the delivery of successful projects, company innovation, and company growth.

• Base – These are the new members of the Salesforce family. They begin work with small firms implementing basic configurations. They tend to have smaller teams as they have just entered the fray.

• Crest – The next level is the Silver tier, based on a “target number of points”. A silver-level member works with small & medium size businesses and sometimes bigger firms.

• Ridge – Firms in this level are midsized and have achieved the minimum required level of partner points through growth, project delivery, and certifications.

• Summit – These companies are multi-national with services to large and enterprise-level corporations, with a large deck of highly skilled employees and a sound operating structure. They enjoy a good reputation in the market. Earlier known as Salesforce platinum partners.

• Global strategic partner – These are the “big boys” sitting atop the pyramid. They only deal with enterprise clients with seven-figure invoicing. To get to this stage, they are required to work on a rather complicated, larger business that transmutes Salesforce projects with hundreds of Salesforce licenses.

Benefits of working with a partner company:

• They comprehend your exact needs based on your inputs and then suggest the right stack of tech tools in their arsenal.

• They can convert your needs into designed business processes that are unique to your business.

• Salesforce partners can build custom applications for your business processes.

• Salesforce partners enable you to increase ROI and get maximum “ juice “ out of Salesforce.

• Their wealth of experience, knowledge, and certifications makes them critical for project execution without loss of time, energy, and resources.

• They provide end-user training and support services that are vital for the salesforce project to be a success.

It is always advisable for a business (start-up or established) to seek the services of a good and experienced partner (Crest to Summit) like Codleo Salesforce platinum partners, based on financial considerations, of course. Knowledgeable partners especially with in-depth knowledge in your industry / vertical and a large team of certified employees are the only way to go to ensure the smooth & seamless execution of any type of work. Ciao, have a good day.

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Arun Sharma

Arun Sharma, the Chief Operating Officer (COO), focuses on business expansion, product development, and strategic growth. His skills include project and account management, where he improves operations and boosts efficiency. With a growth-driven approach, he leads innovation and ensures projects are completed successfully. His strategic insights have been key to achieving steady results and building long-term client relationships.