[Salesforce Admin Case Studies]

Case Study 1: User Training and Adoption

Challenge: Inconsistent user training and low adoption, limited to a few core users.

Approach:  

• Create a comprehensive 40-page user guide.  

• Produce an accessible video training series.  

• Host live training sessions, both general and department-specific.

Outcome:  

• Increased overall user adoption by 45% within three months.  

• Decreased basic functionality support requests by 50%.  

• Empowered users to confidently navigate and utilize Salesforce tools.


Slideshow of sample pages from the guide:

  • Salesforce User Guide V-5-28-26-10

Case Study 2: Proposal & Contract System

Challenge: An outdated proposal and contract system that was cumbersome, difficult to use and limited in capabilities.

Approach:  

• Identify and selected a new vendor (GetAccept) with a fully modernized contract and proposal system. 

• Assess technical requirements to ensure smooth integration.  

• Manage full setup and rollout.  

• Delivere personalized one-on-one end user training.

Outcome:  

• Seamless migration with no downtime.  

• Accelerated proposal turnaround by 30%.  

• Enhanced contract tracking and improved customer engagement.

• Adoption of additional GetAccept sales tools to streamline document management and new client onboarding processes.

Case Study 3: Support Request Ticketing System

Challenge: No centralized way to track and manage internal support requests as they flow to external support from multiple sources.

Approach: Develop a tailored ticketing system using a Custom Object (“Salesforce Support Requests.”) with request submission forms located on each user’s home page and other pages where problems are common.

Outcome:  

• Enhanced reporting and tracking on support requests.

• Processed 40+ tickets within the first 45 days of deployment.  

• Improved transparency on request status and prioritization, including path stages including approval needed and outside support needed.  

• Reduced unresolved issues and improved response times.

Case Study 4: Salesforce Customer Success & Partner Collaboration

Challenge: Needed advanced customizations and automations beyond the internal administrator’s capacity.

Approach:  

• Complete self-guided training using Salesforce Trailhead to bolster skill sets.

• Utilize Salesforce Customer Success program for a year, leveraging weekly one-on-one support to develop initial solutions.  

• Collaborate with Salesforce Account Executive to identify and onboard a specialized Salesforce Partner experienced in financial services.

Outcome:  

• Delivery of sophisticated customizations and comprehensive automations.  

• Improved data accuracy, usability, and user satisfaction.  

• Achieved higher adoption rates through tailored enhancements.  

• Established a solid support system for ongoing improvements.