What a Consulting Partner Actually Is
A Salesforce consulting partner is a certified administrator who solves problems and proposes new solutions for a business, brought in on a contract or hourly basis rather than as a full-time employee, and able to interact with a team as much or as little as a given project needs. Once you've purchased a license, what to do after buying Salesforce covers the first decisions a new customer typically faces.
Not All Partners Are Equal
Not every partner is equal: Salesforce requires applicants to meet specific criteria and agree to the Consulting Partner Program terms before becoming a certified partner, and partner tiers are ranked by a Trailblazer Score that measures innovation, growth, customer success, and impact. A well-executed implementation can move the needle significantly — see how a home builder's Salesforce project drove 50% sales growth year over year. If you're building toward an independent consulting career, read more about how to start a Salesforce career.