What people keep running into with salesforce
Complaints tagged salesforce, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
26 recurring problems · 264 people · 22 forums we read
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- 2How to fix users incorrectly given admin privilegesStandard management tools make it difficult to scale back excessive permissions or restrict access using Permission Set Licenses once elevated roles have been assigned. This creates security vulnerabilities and leaves administrators unable to properly control user access levels.
- 2How to pay for school and startup costs without debtCovering tuition or certification exam fees alongside initial business costs forces individuals to pay high out-of-pocket expenses without employer sponsorship. The fear of accumulating student debt or wasting limited funds leaves prepared people nervous, stuck, and unable to launch.
- 2How to auto-convert inbound leads to contacts without paid toolsFree CRM tiers often lack built-in auto-conversion and routing features like automatic lead-to-contact matching or sequencing. Without a budget for third-party add-ons like LeanData, teams are forced to manually match and convert incoming forms, wasting hours of administrative time.
- 2Why is step-up authentication forced and buggy?Step-up authentication is currently enforced without an option to turn it off, leaving administrators stuck with inconsistent browser behavior that support writes off as known issues. These unpredictable prompts prevent users from completing basic workflows, such as returning to their original report tab after verification.
- 2Why do privileged Salesforce users have to create separate passkeys?Salesforce forces administrators and privileged users to set up platform-specific passkeys instead of letting them use their existing enterprise SSO and MFA providers like Microsoft Authenticator. This requirement prevents teams from maintaining a unified authentication workflow across all users.
- 2How to prepare for a Salesforce Account Executive interviewPreparing involves figuring out how to concretely prove past sales overachievements and determining realistic salary ranges, commission structures, and average quota attainments. Without knowing how to handle revenue, pricing, and upselling expectations, applicants get stuck wondering whether they should just recite textbook basics or showcase a unique sales personality.
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