Solution Architect (m/f/d)

Peak & Peak; Germany; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak & Peak seeks an experienced, ambitious and visionary German-speaking Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of our Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud solutions in Germany. You will bridge business strategy and enterprise technology, translating FMCG goals into scalable architecture and serving as the trusted authority for cross-functional teams.

You will define system topologies, data models, integration patterns, security frameworks, and an

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end Salesforce architecture engagements.
• Excellent communication with executives and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to present complex decisions clearly and craft executive slide decks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architectural design for Salesforce CG Cloud (Retail Execution, Offline Mobile App, Trade Promotion Management, DSD/Van Sales).
• Define system topologies, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks aligned with Salesforce best practices.
• Architect Offline Mobile Sync Strategy to optimize payloads, data ingestion, and sync performance for field reps.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Salesforce Developers, SIs, and Technical Consultants.

Skills

Salesforce Architecture

German language

English language

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Salesforce CG Cloud

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and visionary German-speaking Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of our Salesforce Consumer Goods (CG) Cloud solutions.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and enterprise technology, translating complex FMCG commercial goals into a scalable architecture. You will serve as the trusted authority for cross-functional teams, ensuring mobile offline performance, seamless data integration, and enterprise-grade system stability.

For this role you must be in Germany.

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design for Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (Retail Execution, Offline Mobile App, Trade Promotion Management, DSD/Van Sales).
• Define system topologies, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks aligned with Salesforce architectural best practices.
• Architect robust Offline Mobile Sync Strategy, optimizing local device payload sizes, historical data ingestion, and sync performance for field reps

Why we are looking for support

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and visionary German-speaking Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of our Salesforce Consumer Goods (CG) Cloud solutions.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and enterprise technology, translating complex FMCG commercial goals into a scalable architecture. You will serve as the trusted authority for cross-functional teams, ensuring mobile offline performance, seamless data integration, and enterprise-grade system stability.

For this role you must be in Germany.

Your tasks

1. Solution Design & Architecture

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design for Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (Retail Execution, Offline Mobile App, Trade Promotion Management, DSD/Van Sales).
• Define system topologies, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks aligned with Salesforce architectural best practices.
• Architect robust Offline Mobile Sync Strategy, optimizing local device payload sizes, historical data ingestion, and sync performance for field reps

2. Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Has a good understanding of the FMCG Industry and has a business mindset.
• Works closely with Business Consultants to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions
• Has a good understanding of a typical day in the life of a Key Account Managers and Field Sales Representatives.
• Conduct architecture reviews (Design Review Boards), evaluate code vs. point and click configuration or out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Govern platform technical debt, oversee code reviews, and project quality
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Salesforce Developers, System Integrators (SIs), and Technical Consultants.

3. Integration

• Design seamless integration patterns connecting Salesforce CG Cloud with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and/OR Supply Chain tools via middleware or REST/SOAP APIs.
• Architect data pipelines.

Requirements

• Experienced professional, with a proven career trajectory evolving from either technical/hands-on background (Developer) or business/functional (Business Analyst, Consultant) into the Solution Architect role.
• Previous experience in leading end-to-end process, from functional discovery, designing commercial/FMCG processes, and facilitating interactive business-to-technical workshops.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical decisions to executives and business/non-technical stakeholders.
• You are an outspoken, confident presenter who can craft compelling executive slide decks, communicate complex ideas and architecture clearly, and articulate strategic value to senior stakeholders
• Act as a trusted, principled advisor - standing firm on architectural standards and platform integrity, managing to build workarounds
• Deep functional domain knowledge in FMCG / CPG industry processes
• Advanced expertise in designing for the Salesforce CG Cloud Offline Mobile App architecture and sync engines, would be great to have.
• Demonstrated mastery of Salesforce platform security, Large Data Volumes (LDV), and Governor Limits.
• Fluency in both English and German (C1 level or above) is required.

Nice to Have

• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-market rollout environments (Global/Regional templates).
• An innovative mindset with the ability to pivot quickly, embrace change, and continuously learn in fast-moving client environments.
• Proactive approach to navigating ambiguity, managing scope shifts, and driving value in high-tempo project delivery cycles.
• Proven track record leading at least 2+ full-lifecycle enterprise implementations of Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (or legacy CloudSense/AFS Retail Execution platforms).

About us

Peak & Peak helps leading Consumer Goods companies turn commercial ambition into results. We work on the processes that shape how products reach the market, from trade promotion and revenue growth to retail execution and customer experience. We advise, build and operate, combining deep industry knowledge with Salesforce expertise and hands-on implementation.

Our experience spans more than 50 Consumer Goods Cloud projects, working with companies such as Oatly, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Paulig and Ricola. As a Salesforce Global Launch Partner and Consumer Goods Cloud Advisory Board member, we bring practical experience to the development of the platform and to the businesses using it.

Behind that work is an international, remote-first team across Germany, Portugal, Greece and beyond. We bring different backgrounds, languages and perspectives to the table, and share what we learn across projects and borders.

Joining Peak & Peak means taking responsibility and having a say in how we work. You’ll have the trust to contribute your expertise, support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to learn through real business challenges.

We value open communication and constructive feedback, because good work grows through exchanging ideas and improving together.

Let’s reach new Peaks together. Learn more at ppeak.com.