GGD #105 Unlocking Your Potential: Your First Steps into the Salesforce World

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Note: This will be a partnership event of Bristol Girlgeekdinners and Women’s Tech Hub and its next Wednesday!

Sign up if you want to look at how to get a great career in tech, there’s various methods and levels to consider getting into learning and specialising in SalesForce. You do NOT need computing knowledge OR any knowledge of the tool OR a degree OR .. anything really. There are many routes in and free online training routes.

Explore the main career paths available in the Salesforce ecosystem (this list is AI generated but it is correct so far as I can see – come along and ask the specialist anyway!):

⚙️ Technical & Engineering

• Salesforce Administrator: Manages the platform, sets up users, and ensures the CRM runs smoothly.
• Salesforce Developer: Customizes the platform using programming languages like Apex, triggers, and Lightning Web Components (LWC).
• Salesforce Architect: Designs highly scalable, secure, and complex technical infrastructures. This is one of the highest-paying roles in the ecosystem.
• AI/Data Engineer: Focuses on Data Cloud and designing AI-driven solutions to enhance customer experiences.

📊 Business & Functional

• Business Analyst: Acts as a bridge between stakeholders and the tech team, gathering requirements and mapping business needs to Salesforce features.
• Functional Consultant: Works closely with clients to implement Salesforce, ensuring the software solves specific business problems.
• Project Manager: Oversees Salesforce implementation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

💰 Sales & Customer Success

• Sales/Revenue Operations: Sets up and manages the backend processes, analytics, and data that keep sales teams running smoothly.
• Salesforce Sales/Solutions Engineer: Specializes in demonstrating the technical capabilities and value proposition of Salesforce to prospective buyers.
• Customer Success Manager: Helps companies and users get the most value out of their Salesforce investment post-sale.

💻 Marketing & E-commerce

• Marketing Cloud Specialist: Uses Salesforce’s digital marketing tools to automate campaigns, build customer journeys, and personalize messaging.
• Commerce Cloud Specialist: Helps businesses manage their digital storefronts, ordering systems, and e-commerce growth.

Unlocking Your Potential: Your First Steps into the Salesforce World
With Avari “The Salesforce development experts”

### Lizzie Murphy – Co-Founder of Avari is here to discuss:

In an industry where innovation drives everything, the most valuable asset isn’t just software – it’s diverse perspective. Join us for no-nonsense look at how you can build a fulfilling, flexible, and future-proof career in the Salesforce ecosystem.
Whether you’re looking to transition from a different field, returning to the workforce, or just want to know more about Salesforce, this session is designed to demystify the “Salesforce world.” We know firsthand that success in tech is all about problem-solving, curiosity, and the desire to build solutions that matter.
In this session, you will learn:

• The “Why” Behind the Cloud: A simple breakdown of what Salesforce actually is and why it remains the world’s #1 CRM platform.
• The Path of Least Resistance: How to leverage free resources like Trailhead to gain industry-recognized skills without needing a traditional computer science degree.

Location: Desklodge House, Redcliffe Way, Bristol

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