it_user363702 - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Global Marketing at a logistics company with 501-1,000 employees
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It provides our senior executives with reports, dashboards, and visibility of the sales process.

What is most valuable?

With Pardot B2B Marketing Automation, we're able to nurture leads to provide sales with their own marketing and communication "assistant".

How has it helped my organization?

It provides our senior executives with reports, dashboards, and visibility of the sales process to help them run the business. This is real-time information at their fingertips they can use to make on-the-spot, strategic decisions that significantly impact business.

What needs improvement?

The reporting features of the Pardot system could be improved to provide better and more data.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using it for three-and-a-half years in conjunction with Marketing Cloud, including Data.com and Pardot Marketing Automation.

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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

We've had no issues with deployment.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It's been very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

There are no issues scaling it.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is excellent. We have Salesforce Premier support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used a locally-produced CRM system. Salesforce’s constant innovation and ecosystem, not to mention that it meets every single one of our needs, made us choose that solution.

How was the initial setup?

It was relatively complex to set up. Designing the platform that paralleled our sales process required a consulting partner to help with that.

What about the implementation team?

A vendor-partner helped with the implementation.

What was our ROI?

Our ROI is huge, not just in cost avoidance, but also in increased sales.

What other advice do I have?

Make sure you map out your sales process. Determine what is important for you, and make any process improvements before implementing the platform. You should always make the platform fit your process instead of the other way around. And work with an implementation partner.

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​Technical support has been quick and helpful every time
Pros and Cons
  • "It has made email marketing quicker and easier."
  • "Needs to improve list building."
  • "​Technical support has been quick and helpful every time."

How has it helped my organization?

It has made email marketing quicker and easier, as we moved away from a clunkier system.

What is most valuable?

Campaign building and form builder.

What needs improvement?

List building.

For how long have I used the solution?

Less than one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No issues. Stability has been fine.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support has been quick and helpful every time. I highly rate it.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We switched away from Marketo, because this solution was cheaper and better connected with our Salesforce product.

How was the initial setup?

It was straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We brought in a consultant to make the switch for us.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Make sure you do not pay for features that you may not need.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Eloqua.

What other advice do I have?

Set it up right the first time and connect it to any other platforms that you may want to use.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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