Overview


In this section, you will find information about how to create a prospect account in Salesforce

 

Concerned profiles:

     Sales

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Step By Step


 

Before to create a prospect, search on it to avoid creating a duplicate!

The system will warn you if a duplicate is found (based on name or address)

If the prospect/account does not exist, click on Create New… and then click on Account

 

 

 
You can now decide the type of account you want to create.
From the list of possible record types, select “Non SAP Customer
Enter now the information on the account
•In Account name, enter the name of the account, for example 'Bayer CROPSCIENCE'
•Use then the lookup icon to search a Corporate Group
Search for Bayer Corporate Group and once found, click on the Name
You must also define the Partner Sub-Type. You have 2 options:
•Sold-to & Ship-to
•Ship-to

 

Value “Sold-to” has been removed for consistency purpose, as in SAP, any Sold-to is considered as a Ship-to.

Enter the address information (English only). You can also enter the address in a local language, like in Japanese or Chinese characters. That’s convenient!

Enter the address information (English only). You can also enter the address in a local language, like in Japanese or Chinese characters. That’s convenient! 

A map view of the Accounts address is now displayed directly on the account page. By clicking on the image, a new tab is opened on google maps.

Incoterms & Payment terms are displayed as before on the account layout,with additional list of fields complaint with the future design in Lightening for Incoterms & Payment Terms.

On GBU Account Sub-Type picklist, value Distributor was removed and new value Trader was added.

 

On GBU Customer Classification Pick list, Value P was renamed to Potential.

 

New Service Model Pick list (Customiable by GBU) data template will be provided on demand for massive load.

You have successfully created the prospect.

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