Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Analyst : Configure and deploy the Sales mobile app
Configuring and deploying the Sales mobile app in Dynamics 365 Sales ensures that sales teams can seamlessly access and manage their customer data on the go. The process involves enabling the Sales Hub or custom app for mobile use, customizing forms, views, and business processes to display only the most relevant information for field sellers, and optimizing the app layout for mobile responsiveness. Administrators can configure security roles, permissions, and offline capabilities so that sales representatives can continue working even without internet connectivity. Once configured, the app can be deployed via app stores or managed device solutions, allowing users to quickly access opportunities, leads, accounts, and activities directly from their smartphones or tablets. This mobile-first approach boosts productivity, shortens sales cycles, and enhances customer engagement by giving sellers instant access to insights and tools anytime, anywhere.
- Viewing and updating opportunities, leads, and contacts
- Accessing key customer details
- Reviewing sales pipeline and dashboards
- Logging activities quickly (calls, emails, notes)
- Working offline with data sync when online
- Increases Sales Productivity → Salespeople can update deals and log interactions right after meetings.
- Real-Time Data Access → Ensures accurate pipeline and forecasting data.
- Streamlined UI → Removes unnecessary fields and focuses on essential sales processes.
- Offline Capability → Perfect for field sales where internet might be unstable.
- Go to Power Platform admin center → Select your Sales environment.
- Ensure Sales Hub app is installed and Sales mobile app feature is turned ON.
- Microsoft enables the app by default in most recent environments.
- Customize site map → Choose entities like Opportunities, Leads, Accounts.
- Edit forms → Optimize for mobile with fewer fields, mobile-friendly layouts.
- Add business rules → e.g., mandatory fields for opportunity closure.
- Add views & dashboards → Mobile-specific dashboards for quick insights.
- Assign the Salesperson, Sales Manager, or custom security roles with access to Sales Hub.
- Ensure mobile users have permissions for the entities they need.
- Add Quick Create forms for leads and opportunities.
- Use custom charts & dashboards for KPIs like Sales Pipeline, Win Rates, or Activity Tracking.
- Enable notes & timeline for quick meeting logs.
- Download: Sales mobile app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Sign in: Users log in with their Azure AD credentials.
- Test & Feedback: Pilot with a small group before rolling out to the whole sales team.
- Training: Provide a quick guide or short videos for adoption.
- Use Power Apps mobile preview to test changes before publishing.
- Keep forms minimal—mobile users hate scrolling.
- Enable offline sync for areas with poor connectivity.
- Regularly update the app to push new features and bug fixes.
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