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    DemandTools

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ADemandTools for AppExchange is a data quality toolset for Salesforce.com CRM centric customers. The product comprises 11 individual modules to control, standardize, verify, deduplicate, import and manipulate Salesforce and/or Force.com data.N/A

    SalesDirector.ai

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASalesDirector.ai is a sales forecasting and coaching tool that uses artificial intelligence to make predictions and recommendations based on combined CRM, Email, Calendaring and call log data.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    User Ratings
    DemandToolsSalesDirector.ai
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (118 ratings)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
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    Usability
    10.0
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    Availability
    9.8
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    Performance
    8.5
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    9.0
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    Online Training
    8.5
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    Implementation Rating
    6.9
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    Configurability
    7.5
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    Ease of integration
    9.0
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    Product Scalability
    8.5
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    User Testimonials
    DemandToolsSalesDirector.ai
    Likelihood to Recommend
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    DemandTools is good for almost everything related to mass data manipulation. The only scenario I haven't tried using DemandTools and was recommended to use Data Loader for was inserting records while keeping the original created date. The issue was that we had a disconnection with an external messaging partner, and when the records were retrieved, a few days had passed since the original day of the incoming messages. To insert the messages while keeping the original created date, DataLoader was helpful. I am not sure how to do that in DemandTools. But again, for everything else, DemandTools is a lifesaver.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
    It is well suited for any sales organization that is trying to mature its sales process, and continually improve its execution.
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    Pros
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    • PowerGrid can review and make the updates simultaneously.
    • Single Table Dedupe makes merg[ing] the records easy and can make updates at the same time.
    • BulkBackup [is] just one click, majority data got updated.
    • Scenarios save a lot of time for similar working load.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
    • I can easily see if there is communication occurring between the sales rep and the appropriate contacts at the prospect company. I can quickly see if the communication stream is a mutual back and forth conversation or if it is mostly a one-way stream from the rep to the prospect. If it is mostly a one-way conversation, this tells me something isn't right about this opportunity.
    • The system looks at this communication and using AI, it highlights if it interprets any negative sentiment from the prospect allowing the rep or the sales manager to dig deeper into the opportunity and see if they can discover the reason for this negative response and correct it if possible.
    • The software "learns" from previous successful deals we have closed and uses this information to alert us if a deal has been in a particular sales stage for longer than similar deals. And it learns who is the business decision maker or technical decision maker is for previously closed deals and points it out to the rep that they should make contact with this same position in the target company.
    • The software coaches sales reps on actions that should be taken, based on our sales process, at each stage of the sales cycle. And it does so without feeling like its looking over your shoulder, by recommending the rep send a "confirmation of needs" email once the deal is moved into the 30% stage.
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    Cons
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    • I wish I could make changes to my existing scenarios using save rather than having to create a whole new scenario. Maybe you can, I just haven't been able to.
    • Some features aren't user intuitive and it takes a while to learn.
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    • More built in reports and trends
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    It's a great product. The only thing that holds us back is it was frustrating working with their sales team. We also don't like that when Validity purchased DemandTools they immediately started charging us quite a bit while it had been free for non-profit users when CRMFusion owned it. They also don't let you buy it for just 1 or 2 seats, you have to pay, I believe, in batches of 100 seats.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
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    Usability
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    Allows for control in uploading lists, saved processes for checking duplicate records.

    Allows for backup files and quick reverts if something goes wrong.

    Extends reporting when Salesforce.com cannot support specific pieces of info being put together in a report.

    Automated processes for set and forget hygiene tasks
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    Reliability and Availability
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    There has not been a time since I started 9 months ago that I've encountered any kind of downtime.
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    Performance
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    DemandTools is a bit clunky and slow at times
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    Support Rating
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    Support can be slow so do not expect quick turn for urgent issues.
    Help for specific queries not not there. Product tech support is offered. It would be great if query support, even if paid, was offered
    The training webinars help with the basics but not much if you need advanced functionality.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
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    Online Training
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    The trainings are free live webinars that give you a solid base for getting started with the program. The only weakness is they don't have any advanced classes.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
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    Implementation Rating
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    I had just started using Salesforce about 3 months before I did the implementation myself, and it was easy to do just following their step-by-step instructions.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Validity
    Though RingLead has much more to offer in terms of automation (and it is in Salesforce rather than a separate program), DemandTools still has our heart. DemandTools is very cost-friendly and we were able to increase the value of DemandTools by programming in additional saved scenarios. I decreased admin time in the DemandTools suite by approximately 25% after implementing saved scenarios for every reoccurring update or list upload.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
    SalesDirector is more comprehensive and advanced than the add-ins I've tried.
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    Scalability
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    It's done everything we've needed it to do.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
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    Return on Investment
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    • It is a tremendous time saver. It does things Salesforce doesn't even have the capability to do. Tasks that would take hours to manually complete.
    • We can process a tremendous amount of data daily through one person, vs. weeks for the data to be cleaned, reviewed, routed and input.
    • Saves on headcount by allowing a dedicated user to set up batches and jobs for other teams to ensure their data integrity.
    • The return on investment isn't easily quantifiable but it is FELT in our department.
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    SalesDirector.ai, Inc.
    • Positive. We have better insights into our deals. We can see when deals are getting bogged down, or when a deal may not close, even before the sales rep recognizes this.
    • It makes it much easier to accurately call your monthly and quarterly forecasts.
    • Our sales managers use it for their weekly one-on-one meetings with their rep and virtually no additional work is required of the rep or manager.
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