In today’s digital-first world, businesses need more than just a static demo—they need an experience. When Salesforce set out to create their first-ever interactive Commerce Cloud demo sites, they had a clear vision:

• A fully clickable, immersive storefront that lets users engage with Commerce Cloud in real time.
• A tool that educates and inspires—showcasing both the D2C and B2B buying journeys.
• A platform built not just for prospects, but for Salesforce Account Executives and Solution Engineers to use in live demos.

They knew this vision was possible—because Saltbox Mgmt had already done it before. Our Precision Designs clickable demo proved how an interactive storefront could transform the way businesses experience Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

So when it came time to build Salesforce’s official interactive demos, they turned to Saltbox Mgmt, a trusted Salesforce implementation partner with deep expertise in Commerce Cloud, Order Management, and digital experience design.

The result? Three interactive demo storefronts—D2C, B2B, and Headless—built in just six weeks.

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The Challenge: Making Self-Service Commerce Click
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Today’s buyers expect seamless, self-service experiences—and Salesforce is no exception. They wanted a way for prospects to explore Commerce Cloud firsthand without needing a traditional sales-heavy demo or login-based storefront access.

The challenge? Creating a guided yet flexible guest experience that was:

• Accessible behind a simple sign-up – No complex authentication required to showcase the shopping experience.
• Structured but open-ended – Showcasing key features while allowing free exploration.
• Visually engaging – A sleek, dynamic UI that brings the storefront to life.

This needed to be more than just a sales tool—it had to demonstrate the power of self-service commerce by letting users experience it for themselves. Saltbox Mgmt was ready to make that happen.

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"We wanted a hands-on experience that wasn’t just about looking at Commerce Cloud but actually interacting with it. Saltbox Mgmt understood that immediately and made the build effortless."
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– Kevin Cassidy, Director of Technical Product Marketing, Salesforce

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The Solution: Fast, Flexible, and Built for Exploration

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Using our work on Precision Designs—Saltbox Mgmt's own interactive demo storefront—to accelerate development, the Saltbox Mgmt team built three fully interactive Commerce Cloud demo sites—D2C, B2B, and Headless. These storefronts were designed to highlight real-world buying experiences while maintaining the flexibility of a guest-access model.

As with any customer project, Saltbox Mgmt leveraged its Throttle and Ignition accelerators to streamline the build, ensuring faster deployment without sacrificing functionality or design.

Each site incorporated key functionality to create an engaging, dynamic experience:

• Guest Access with Guided Exploration – Users can browse without authentication while curated pathways highlight key features.
• Product Comparisons & Configurations – A compare tray allows users to evaluate products side by side, customize specifications, and add items to the cart.
• Omnichannel Inventory & Delivery Options – The Headless demo integrates real-time inventory tracking, store availability, and fulfillment options.
• Visually Dynamic & Interactive – With subtle animations, modern UI, and intuitive navigation, the storefronts feel like a live ecommerce experience.

Built with purpose, these storefronts allow both prospects and Salesforce teams to explore Commerce Cloud’s front-end capabilities firsthand—demonstrating how seamless, self-service experiences come to life.

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"From day one, beauty was priority zero. Every detail—from CSS styling to product animations—was designed to make this feel like a living, breathing storefront."
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– Shane Smyth, CTO, Saltbox Mgmt

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The Outcome: A Seamless, Scalable Demo Experience

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The new storefronts have become a valuable resource for both Salesforce and those looking to get hands-on with Commerce Cloud’s capabilities. Whether used in sales conversations or explored independently, they provide an intuitive way to experience the platform without guesswork.

Beyond functionality, design was a priority from the start. With sleek visuals, dynamic interactions, and thoughtful UI, these storefronts feel less like a demo and more like a real ecommerce experience. The result is a tool that not only showcases Commerce Cloud’s power but also gives visitors confidence in what’s possible—offering clarity and peace of mind as they explore their own commerce strategies.

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"The work Saltbox Mgmt had done in their own self-guided site, Precision Designs, plus their accelerators, gave us full confidence they could pull this off. They’ve done it before—they knew they could do it again."
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– Kevin Cassidy, Salesforce

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What’s Next? A Fireside Chat with Salesforce & Saltbox Mgmt

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Want to get a behind-the-build look at the storefronts?

Join Shane Smyth (CTO, Saltbox Mgmt) and Kevin Cassidy (Salesforce Commerce Cloud) for an exclusive fireside chat on March 11 at 1 p.m. CST, where they’ll dive into:

• Why self-service is the future of ecommerce
• The behind-the-scenes build process
• A preview of what’s next—including Salesforce Buyer Agent

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Don’t miss out! Register here.

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