Service Cloud Use Cases for Salesforce Agentforce

1. Omni-Channel Case Management

Use Case: Handle customer inquiries from multiple channels (email, chat, social, phone) in one unified console.
Value: Agents don’t switch tools; faster resolution, consistent experiences.

2. AI-Powered Recommendations (Einstein GPT)

Use Case: Agentforce suggests the best next steps, knowledge articles, or responses in real time.
Value: Increases first-contact resolution and reduces agent training time.

3. Case Auto-Routing and Prioritization

Use Case: Incoming cases are automatically triaged and assigned to the right agent based on expertise and workload.
Value: Faster time-to-resolution and improved customer satisfaction.

4. Self-Service and Chatbots

Use Case: Agentforce integrates with AI chatbots to resolve common issues before reaching an agent.
Value: Reduces case volume and allows agents to focus on complex cases.

5. Unified Customer View

Use Case: Agents see a 360° view of the customer, including past cases, purchases, and preferences.
Value: More personalized, efficient service.

6. Remote Support and Field Service Integration

Use Case: Service agents can dispatch field service technicians or offer remote troubleshooting through video/chat.
Value: Reduces on-site visits and downtime.

7. Knowledge Management Integration

Use Case: AI surfaces relevant knowledge base articles during live interactions.
Value: Boosts agent productivity and customer satisfaction.

8. Analytics and Agent Coaching

Use Case: Supervisors track performance metrics and get insights into customer trends.
Value: Improves team productivity and quality of service over time.

9. Real-Time Collaboration Tools

Use Case: Agents can collaborate with back-office teams or experts through Slack or in-app messaging.
Value: Quicker problem-solving and better service delivery.

10. Mobile and Voice Support

Use Case: Agents use mobile devices or voice commands to manage cases on the go.
Value: Increases flexibility and responsiveness.

Common Use Case

Standard TopicCustomer AsksInstructionsStandard Action (Flow or Prompt Template)
Account ManagementWhat’s my Account Number?
My Account is locked. Please help.
I need to update my Account info.
I need to reset my password.
Greet the customer by their first and last name.
Answer questions with empathy.
Always ask the customer to verify through their phone number first and then email address.
Get Customer Details
Reset Password
Case ManagementI have an issue and need to open a support ticket.
What’s the status of my case?
There’s new info that requires a case to be updated.
Don’t ever show Case ID to a customer
When sharing case details, show in this order: Case Number, Subject, Description, and Status
Create a Case Record
Get Cases for Contact
Get Case by Case Number
Update Customer Contact Record
Order Inquiries/Delivery IssuesWhen will my order arrive?
I need to make changes to my order.
I need to cancel an order.
My package is marked as delivered but it’s missing.
I won’t be home, can I change my scheduled delivery?
This is time-sensitive. Can you expedite my item?
If a package is lost, immediately escalate it to a live agent.
If scheduling changes are requested, always confirm a delivery date and look up available time slots.
Get Order by Order Number
Identify Customer by Email
Cancel Order
Get Delivery Time Slots
Finalize New Delivery Time
Reservation ManagementI need to make a new reservation.
I need to modify an existing reservation.
If the customer isn’t known, always ask for their email address and get their contact record before making a reservation.
Once the customer approves and confirms the date, confirm the reservation.
Finalize Reservation
Get Reservation Time Slots
EscalationThe agent can’t answer my question. Can I speak to an agent?
My issue is still not resolved, can I speak to a human?
If the customer asks to speak to a live agent at any time, escalate the conversation.Route Conversations to Agentforce for Service
General FAQ’sI have a question about your return policy.
Where can I find ‌ warranty information?
How do I submit a claim?
If a customer’s request is too vague, ask for more details and clarification.
If you’re unable to answer their question, ask them if they want to transfer to a live agent.
Answer Questions with Knowledge

Hands on Example

🔹 Use Case: “Customer Cancellation Retention Workflow”
Goal: When a customer contacts support to cancel a subscription, Agent Builder helps agents:

  • Access customer info
  • Follow a guided script
  • Offer retention options (discount, pause, feedback)
  • Log resolution efficiently

What You’ll Build Using Agent Builder

  • A custom agent screen flow
  • Embedded in the Service Console (Agent Workspace)
  • Powered by Dynamic Actions, Flow Builder, and Agent Builder UI elements

🛠️ Step-by-Step Implementation

1. Create the Flow (Using Flow Builder)

  1. Go to Setup > Flows > New Flow
  2. Select Screen Flow
  3. Design the steps:
    • Lookup customer record
    • Display current plan/subscription status
    • Offer choices: Cancel, Pause, Discount
    • Collect Feedback (optional)
    • Decision logic to create Case/Task
  4. Save the flow (e.g., RetentionScriptFlow)

2. Launch Agent Builder

  1. Go to Setup > Agent Builder
  2. Select New Configuration
  3. Choose your Service Console App
  4. Select the Case Record Page
  5. Click Add Panel, choose Flow, and embed your RetentionScriptFlow

3. Configure Agent Panel

  • Set visibility rules (e.g., only show if Case.Subject = "Cancel Subscription")
  • Enable Guided Actions and Contextual Fields (like Account Info)
  • Add Quick Actions for escalation or refunds

4. Test the Agent Experience

  • Go to the Service App
  • Open a case with “Cancel Subscription” in the subject
  • The Agent Panel appears with the guided retention flow
  • Agent follows prompts, updates case, and closes with notes

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