Salesforce Engagement Success Story: Transforming Contract Management for a Multinational Agricultural Company
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At The Negotiator Guru (TNG), we had the privilege of working with a multinational agricultural company, boasting an impressive annual revenue of over $15 billion and a workforce exceeding 5,000 employees. Our partnership with this esteemed client aimed to optimize their Salesforce contracts and enhance cost efficiency across their global operations.
Key Activities
To achieve our client's objectives, we executed the following key activities:
1. Assessing Current State
We conducted a comprehensive analysis of the client's existing Salesforce contracts and their utilization across various regions. This assessment provided a clear understanding of the company's Salesforce landscape and laid the foundation for further optimization.
2. Stakeholder Identification
Identifying the key stakeholders within both the IT and business units who utilized similar software packages was crucial. By involving the right individuals, we ensured that the negotiation process aligned with their needs and objectives.
3. Global Coordination
We facilitated meetings and discussions with business units and stakeholders worldwide, fostering collaboration and gathering valuable feedback. This global coordination allowed us to create a cohesive strategy that spoke from one voice and addressed the organization's diverse requirements.
4. Leveraging Proprietary Tools and Techniques
Utilizing our proprietary tools, templates, and negotiation techniques, we assigned global roles and responsibilities, action items, and negotiation tactics. This approach empowered us to streamline the negotiation process and achieve consistent and favorable outcomes.
The Remarkable Results
Our engagement delivered exceptional results, positively impacting the client's financials and contractual efficiency:
1. Significant Cost Savings
Through our efforts, the multinational agricultural company realized a remarkable $13 million in savings over a span of three years. This substantial reduction in costs provided the client with a competitive edge and enhanced their overall profitability.
2. Contract Cost Reduction
We achieved an impressive 52% reduction in the overall contract costs, optimizing the pricing structure and ensuring that the company paid a fair and market-competitive price for the Salesforce services they required.
3. Right-Sized and Right-Priced Contract
Our collaborative approach and strategic negotiations resulted in a Salesforce contract that was perfectly aligned with the client's needs. The contract reflected the appropriate license quantities and a fair pricing structure, ensuring that the client was getting the most value for their investment.
At TNG, we pride ourselves on driving transformative outcomes for our clients. This success story exemplifies our ability to deliver substantial cost savings, streamline contract management, and optimize Salesforce engagements for multinational organizations. Contact us today to unlock the full potential of your software contracts and drive sustainable growth in your business.
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TNG Solution
- Conducted a full post-merger contract risk assessment.
- Identified conflicting licensing terms and misaligned SLAs across vendors.
- Renegotiated bundled agreements, centralized governance rights, and aligned pricing to true usage.
Outcome
Eliminated $5.3M in redundant costs and created a centralized contract framework that mitigated legal exposure while ensuring scalability for future growth.
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Challenge
Vendor’s original SaaS contract included non-negotiable annual price escalators, unscalable support fees, and unrestricted termination clauses, leading to a potential $14M overcommitment.
TNG Solution
- Conducted a clause-by-clause risk audit.
- Introduced performance-based renewal language, capped escalators, and tiered user thresholds.
Outcome
Negotiated total contract value down by $6.8M, implemented enforceable performance guarantees, and secured rights to re-negotiate upon key business changes.
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Client Profile
A publicly traded global logistics company with over 30,000 employees and a complex SAP landscape.
Challenge
SAP alleged the client owed $9.6M in retroactive fees due to indirect access violations following an internal audit. The client had signed an outdated license agreement that left them fully exposed.
TNG Solution
- Performed a forensic risk analysis of the original SAP contract and audit report.
- Identified outdated metrics, ambiguous user definitions, and license overlap.
- Negotiated a new licensing model that eliminated indirect access exposure and established a future-proof digital access clause.
Outcome
Reduced SAP’s claim from $9.6M to $0 and negotiated a forward licensing strategy that saved the client $7.2M over five years.
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