What is Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales?
Dynamics 365 Sales is Microsoft's CRM application for managing leads, opportunities, accounts and forecasts. It is built on Dataverse and works closely with Outlook, Teams, Power BI and the rest of the Power Platform. Sales teams use it to track every deal from first contact to close, and managers use it to see the pipeline and forecast revenue without collecting updates by email.
What does a Dynamics 365 Sales consultant do?
A Dynamics 365 Sales consultant sets up the CRM to match how your team sells. That covers pipeline stages, the data model, security roles, migration from your old system, integrations with ERP and email, automation and reporting. At Alphabyte the same team also builds the Power BI reporting and data integration around the CRM, so the numbers in Dynamics 365 match the rest of the business.
When do you need Dynamics 365 consulting?
Most organizations bring in Dynamics 365 consulting at one of three points: when moving to Dynamics 365 Sales from another CRM or from spreadsheets, when an existing setup is not being used because it does not match the sales process, or when the CRM needs to connect to ERP, marketing or reporting systems. A consultant helps you configure it correctly once, rather than patching it for years.
How much does Dynamics 365 Sales consulting cost?
It depends on the number of users and teams, how much data you migrate and how clean it is, how many systems the CRM connects to, and how much custom automation or reporting you need. Dynamics 365 licences are billed separately by Microsoft. We start with discovery, then scope a phased plan with you before the build begins, so each phase has a clear scope before work starts.
Dynamics 365 Sales or a custom CRM on Power Apps: which should we choose?
Dynamics 365 Sales gives you a ready sales process with pipeline management, forecasting, Copilot and Outlook integration out of the box. A custom app on Power Apps suits organizations whose process looks very different from a typical sales pipeline, such as bid tracking with unusual rules. Both run on Dataverse, so you can start with Dynamics 365 Sales and add custom apps later as needs appear.
How long does a Dynamics 365 Sales implementation take?
Discovery usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. A first phase, covering configuration, data migration, core integrations and dashboards, usually takes about 6 to 12 weeks after that, depending on the number of users, data quality and integrations. We roll out in phases so your sellers start using the core pipeline early, and later phases add automation, forecasting detail and more connected systems.
Can you migrate our data from another CRM or spreadsheets?
Yes. We map your existing accounts, contacts, opportunities and activity history to Dynamics 365, remove duplicates and fill gaps, then run test migrations before the final cutover. Migrated records are checked against the source so nothing is lost. We agree with you which history is worth bringing across, and your team reviews the migrated data before launch.
Can Dynamics 365 Sales connect to our ERP and other systems?
Yes. We connect Dynamics 365 Sales with your ERP, marketing platform, Outlook and Teams, so orders, invoices, campaign responses and emails appear on the customer record without re-entry. Integrations use the Power Platform and Azure, with monitoring so a failed sync is noticed and fixed quickly. We also agree which system owns each piece of data, so records stay consistent across the business.
What is Copilot in Dynamics 365 Sales?
Copilot is Microsoft's AI assistant built into Dynamics 365 Sales. It can summarize meetings and records, draft emails and highlight deals that need attention, inside the tools sellers already use. It works best when your CRM data is complete and current, so we usually clean the data and set up the pipeline first, then turn on Copilot features and train your team to use them well.
How do you get sellers to actually use the CRM?
Adoption comes from fit. We design pipeline stages and forms around how your team sells, remove fields nobody needs, connect Outlook and Teams so logging activity takes less effort, and automate routine follow-ups and approvals. Sellers try the system before launch and are trained on their own deals. Managers then run pipeline reviews from Dynamics 365 dashboards, which gives everyone a reason to keep records current.