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Lesson 2 of 4
Predictive Analytics & Lead Scoring
From the course Salesforce Einstein AI
Einstein's predictive analytics transform raw CRM data into actionable insights that help sales and service teams prioritize their efforts.
Einstein Lead Scoring
Automatically scores every lead based on likelihood to convert:
How It Works
- Einstein analyzes all converted and non-converted leads
- Identifies patterns: industry, company size, source, behavior
- Assigns scores (1-99) to new leads
- Provides key factors driving each score
Using Lead Scores
- Add Einstein Lead Score to list views and reports
- Create assignment rules based on score ranges
- Build dashboards showing score distribution
- Track how scores correlate with actual conversions
Einstein Opportunity Scoring
Predicts the likelihood of closing each deal:
- Score: 1-99 probability of closing
- Trend: Improving, steady, or declining
- Key factors: What's driving the score up or down
- Recommended actions: Next steps to improve the deal
Insights for Managers
- Identify coaching opportunities based on declining scores
- Forecast pipeline more accurately using AI predictions
- Spot deals that need immediate attention
Einstein Forecasting
- Uses AI to predict quarterly revenue
- Adjusts predictions as deals progress
- Identifies gaps between forecast and target
- Provides confidence intervals for predictions
Custom Predictions with Prediction Builder
- Choose the object (e.g., Case, Account)
- Define what you want to predict (e.g., "Will this account churn?")
- Select the outcome field
- Choose the prediction timeframe
- Einstein builds and validates the model automatically
Examples:
- Predict case escalation before it happens
- Identify accounts likely to expand
- Forecast product returns
- Predict customer satisfaction scores
Key Takeaways
- •Einstein Lead Scoring identifies conversion-likely leads with explainable factors
- •Opportunity scoring provides deal probability, trends, and recommended actions
- •Einstein Forecasting predicts quarterly revenue with confidence intervals
- •Prediction Builder enables custom no-code predictions on any Salesforce object
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