Top CRM Consultants in the United States
From the Bay Area’s Salesforce talent pool to Boston’s RevOps leaders and Austin’s fast-scaling SaaS scene, the United States is a global hub for customer relationship management experts. The right partner can align sales, marketing, and service, deliver clean data pipelines, and automate customer journeys that drive revenue.
Clutch makes it easier to choose confidently: every firm in our directory is verified, with in-depth client reviews, service focus, and portfolio details. Use filters to narrow by budget, platform (Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot, Zoho, and more), industry, location, and hourly rate. Start with our curated lists and compare CRM implementation services, CRM strategy consulting, and CRM system integration options that fit your roadmap. Explore top firms globally or refine to the U.S. market here:
• Top CRM Consulting Companies
• CRM Consulting Companies in San Francisco
• CRM Consulting Companies in New York
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 96 projectsSet2Close is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation, Customer Relationship Management Consulting, and CRM Systems Integration. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers noting their deep expertise and personalized approach. Clients commend their ability to tailor CRM solutions precisely to business needs, highlighting their valuable training and seamless process management.
$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 97 projectsPeeklogic, LLC is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Integration and CRM Systems Integration, with a strong focus on Salesforce solutions. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their project management and responsiveness, while 80% highlight their ability to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. Clients frequently note their excellent communication skills and solution-oriented approach. Feedback indicates no significant areas for improvement.
$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 15 projectsCloudMasonry is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and CRM Systems Integration. Reviewers overwhelmingly highlight their expertise and professionalism, with 100% satisfaction, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Approximately 80% of reviewers commend their proactive approach and strong communication skills, emphasizing the value they provide in CRM Consulting and SI services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Venetia, PA
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CommerceConnect is a cloud consulting & SI company established in 2003. Their team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Echo IT Consulting is a cloud consulting & SI company located in Raleigh, North Carolina. They provide cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 45 projectsComputan is a web development and digital marketing company offering services in website management, CRM integration, and CMS development. Reviews indicate that approximately 85% of clients appreciate their adaptability, timely communication, and ability to meet project requirements effectively. Clients also commend Computan for understanding their business needs and providing quality solutions within budget, although a few mentioned room for improvement in project delivery timelines and proactive communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Located in Alpharetta, Georgia, August Networks is a big data analytics company. Founded in 2007, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Emarcom is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 1998 and focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dayton, OH
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In Dayton, Ohio, PicSnippets is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgefield, CT
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STJC Group is an user experience agency launched in 2020. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and IT strategy consulting and is in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Omnis Software and Consulting is an Application Testing company. They focus on Application Testing and CRM consulting and SI and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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SMART Service Desk, an IT strategy consulting company, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The team specializes in IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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Azuro Solutions Limited, a custom software development company, was established in 2014. The small team provides Custom Software Development and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savage, MN
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Launched in 2007, Intellixion LLC is a small web design agency. Their services include Web Design and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glen Ellyn, IL
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Relavise is a Fractional CMO Services company launched in 2023. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and IT strategy consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chester Springs, PA
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Founded in 2023, Rx4Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Loveland, OH
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FanMail Marketing , a social media marketing company, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seffner, FL
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TrothIT, a small SEO agency, is based in Seffner, Florida. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alameda, CA
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Alliance 4 Data, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2017. The small team offers Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Arlington, VA
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Established in 2006, Avilamb is a big data company. The agency offers BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cherry Hill, NJ
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Data analytics company Soft 2001, Inc. Was launched in 1996. Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the team provides BI & big data consulting & SI and cloud consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntersville, NC
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Launched in 2018, Delivered Fresh Marketing, LLC is a Market Research company. The team focuses on Market Research and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mason, OH
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Synapz Marketing, LLC is a Direct Marketing company. Their small team is located in Mason, Ohio and focuses on Direct Marketing and Market Research. The agency was founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rancho Mirage, CA
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Webtechno.com is a Rancho Mirage, California-based Email Marketing company. Established in 2012, the team provides Email Marketing and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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GetMIB.com is a data analytics company. The team is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lunenburg, MA
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Chris Kostecki Digital is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Plainfield, NJ
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Established in 2019, Virtually Centered Solutions LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company. The agency focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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SEO company deviateMEDIA is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Folsom, LA
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Local MarketPlace is a SEO agency founded in 2008. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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MachZho is an Affiliate Marketing company. Based in San Francisco, California, their small team offers Affiliate Marketing and Content Marketing. The agency was launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Seattle, WA
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IT strategy consulting company DyNexus Recruiting & Staffing is located in Seattle, Washington. They focus on IT strategy consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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AdWaken.ai is a Glendale, California-based branding firm. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poland, ME
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JC Marketing Group, LLC is a Poland, Maine-based Sales Outsourcing company. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saco, ME
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Patti Devine Inc., a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2003. They offers Marketing Strategy and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cranston, RI
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Launched in 2002, Digital Directions is a small Digital Strategy company based in Cranston, Rhode Island. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sioux City, IA
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BRIC Media Marketing Agency is a media planning & buying company established in 2022. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9HALNDLE BCH, FL
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UMG Marketing Group is a HALNDLE BCH, Florida-based branding company. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2020.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Sibasi Ltd is a cloud consulting & SI company based in Nairobi, Kenya and Middletown, Delaware. The team focuses on cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Miami, Florida, Certa Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. Their services include CRM consulting and SI and Business Consulting.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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See all 3 projectsCRMT Digital is a CRM Consultancy specializing in CRM Implementation and Systems Integration services. Reviewers consistently praise their exceptional project management and responsiveness, with 100% of reviews highlighting their ability to meet deadlines and communicate effectively. They are commended for their expertise in CRM integration, offering innovative solutions without overcomplicating processes, and aligning closely with client needs.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Intech Systems Pvt. Ltd is a CRM consulting and SI company launched in 1978. The team offers CRM consulting and SI and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Management Technology Consulting is a CRM consulting and SI company. They were established in 2000, and their services include CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lawrence, KS
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In Lawrence, Kansas, IT Consulting Services, Inc. Is a small Enterprise App Modernization company. The team provides Enterprise App Modernization and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGrand Rapids, MI
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Adaptive Cause, a CRM consulting and SI company, provide CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development. They were founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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CRM consulting and SI company HelpCrunch is located in Wilmington, Delaware and Kyiv, Ukraine. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and SMS Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Jose, CA
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Digital Strategy company Catalyst Business Partners was established in 2002. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and cloud consulting & SI, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lewes, DE
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Founded in 2023, Texve is a CRM consulting and SI company. The midsize team provides CRM consulting and SI and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Uniform Systems, Inc. Is a CRM consulting and SI company. Based in San Francisco, California and Berlin, Germany, their team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bellingham, WA
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IT strategy consulting company KIS Solutions is in Bellingham, Washington and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Founded in 2012, the team provides IT strategy consulting and Artificial Intelligence.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Exton, PA
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Genzeon is a cloud consulting & SI company launched in 2009. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania and Hyderabad, India, the team provides cloud consulting & SI and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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AAXIS Group Corporation is an IT strategy consulting company founded in 1998. The midsize team specializes in IT strategy consulting and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Yoodle LLC is a software development company located in Overland Park, Kansas. They focus on Custom Software Development and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irving, TX
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Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting company Merit American Technologies is located in Irving, Texas. They focus on Logistics & Supply Chain Consulting and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gainesville, GA
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MediaPressions Web Design & SEO Services is a SEO agency. In Gainesville, Georgia, the company was established in 2007. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States CRM Companies
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience7.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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32.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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31.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.8/40.015.6/20 Reviews7.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Milwaukee, WI
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31.8/40.014.6/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Calabasas, CA
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31.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Flower Mound, TX
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31.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Carlsbad, CA
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34.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.5/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Grand Haven, MI
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35.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Atlanta, GA
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35.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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29.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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40/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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32.2/40.017/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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30.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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31.6/40.015.2/20 Reviews7.6/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Palmetto Bay, FL
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34.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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28.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews6.2/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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39.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, MN
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30.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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36.3/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Osseo, MN
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34/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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36.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Austin, TX
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33.4/40.018/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49McLean, VA
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35.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
25% CRM Consulting and SI75% Other
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U.S. CRM Consulting FAQs
U.S.-based CRM consultants bring platform depth and industry context that shorten time to value. Many teams are certified across Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365, HubSpot, and other ecosystems, with proven playbooks for migration, integration, and user adoption. Proximity to major innovation hubs — San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Austin, Seattle, Boston, and the Research Triangle — means access to senior talent and partners in data, analytics, and marketing automation.
For regulated sectors, U.S. agencies also understand compliance requirements like HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, and state privacy laws. If your go-to-market spans sales, marketing, and customer success, a U.S. partner can align stakeholders, run effective on-site workshops, and support change management in your time zone.
Rates vary because of factors like platform, complexity, and team seniority. On Clutch, most U.S.-based CR consultancies charge:
- Hourly rates: typically $100 – $225 for U.S. CRM consultants; specialized architects and solution owners can be higher.
- Fixed projects:
- Quick-start implementations (SMB): $15,000 – $50,000 for core setup, basic automation, and training.
- Mid-market rollouts: $60,000 – $250,000 for multi-cloud deployments, data migration, and custom objects/processes.
- Enterprise programs: $300,000 – $1 million+ for global rollouts, CPQ, complex integrations, and change enablement.
- Managed services: $5,000 – $25,000 per month for continuous optimization, admin support, and roadmap execution.
Expect additional costs for platform licenses, add-ons (e.g., CPQ, Marketing Automation), data tools, and user training.
CRM agencies in the U.S. support a broad spectrum of markets and niches. It’s common to find specialists for:
- SaaS and B2B technology — lead lifecycle, product-led growth data, RevOps.
- Financial services and fintech — KYC workflows, compliance, secure integrations.
- Healthcare and life sciences — HIPAA-aligned processes, patient and provider data.
- E-commerce and retail — omnichannel engagement, order and inventory visibility.
- Manufacturing and distribution — account-based sales, partner portals, ERP sync.
- Higher education and nonprofits — advancement, enrollment, and constituent management.
- Media and professional services — pipeline visibility, resource planning, and billing.
Start by gauging their fit, not just features — thoroughly assess their:
- Platform expertise – confirm certifications and recent case studies in your platform.
- Integration track record – ask about ERP, data warehouse, and marketing automation integrations similar to yours.
- Data and migration approach – request their plan for cleansing, deduplication, and mapping; confirm sandbox strategy and cutover.
- Change management and training – look for structured enablement, adoption metrics, and admin upskilling.
- Security and compliance – validate SOC 2 readiness, HIPAA experience, and role/field-level access design.
- Team model – meet the delivery team, not just sales. Ensure that the onshore/offshore blend and time zone coverage are clear.
- Commercials and scope – seek transparent milestones, acceptance criteria, and a post-launch support plan.
Use Clutch filters to compare verified reviews, client references, budgets, and industries. Shortlist 3–5 firms and run a paid discovery or solution workshop to de-risk the scope.
- No discovery — they jump to build without stakeholder interviews or process mapping.
- Over-customization bias — heavy code vs. configurable, out-of-the-box features.
- Vague data plan — no detail on dedupe, merge rules, or validation logic.
- Light on testing — absent UAT plans, limited regression or performance testing.
- Thin documentation — no solution design, admin guides, or runbooks.
- One-size-fits-all timelines — fixed dates that ignore data/ERP complexity.
- No adoption strategy — training is an afterthought with no change plan.
- Ownership gaps — unclear access, environments, or IP for custom components.
Ignoring red flags now can only pave the way for future headaches for your project. Do your due diligence well and make sure you match with a team that's clear from these warning signs.