B2B Solution & Technical Architect London - Commercial

Economist Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a B2B Solution Architect, where you will leverage your expertise in Salesforce Sales Cloud and Marketing Engagement Cloud. In this dynamic role, you will design innovative solutions that drive B2B success while collaborating with diverse teams. Your analytical skills and deep understanding of Salesforce will be crucial in transforming business processes and ensuring scalability. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company committed to progress and excellence, offering a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Incentive Programme

Generous Annual Leave

Parental Leave Policies

Volunteering Days

Well-being Support

Free Access to Economist Content

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution and Technical Architect focused on Salesforce.
• Extensive experience in B2B environments and Salesforce data management.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect B2B solutions using Salesforce Sales Cloud.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful solutions.

Skills

Salesforce Sales Cloud

Salesforce Marketing Engagement Cloud

B2B Transformation

Solution Architecture

Requirements Gathering

Data Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Consultant

Tools

Salesforce

Sales Engagement Tools

Campaign Management Tools

Job description

We are an organisation that exists to drive progress. That's the “red thread” that connects everyone at The Economist Group (TEG). Our businesses share a devotion to innovation, independence and rigour in their fields of expertise. We empower people to understand and tackle the critical challenges and changes facing the world. Our analytical rigour, global expertise and evidence-based insights enable individuals and organisations to make sense of these shifts and chart a course through them.

We deliver analysis and insights in many formats to subscribers and clients in 170 countries through our four businesses, The Economist, Economist Impact, Economist Intelligence and Economist Education, which uphold our global reputation for excellence and integrity.

Job Summary:

We seek a highly skilled and experienced B2B Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will design and architect end-to-end solutions that leverage the power of Salesforce Sales Cloud and Marketing Engagement Cloud to drive our B2B business success. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and innovative Salesforce solutions. A deep understanding of the Salesforce data model and expertise in Sales Cloud functionalities are essential. Your deep experience in B2B transformation work will be instrumental in shaping how we evolve our B2B processes moving forward.

Your Responsibilities:

• Solution Design and Architecture:
• Design and architect comprehensive B2B solutions leveraging Salesforce Sales Cloud, Sales Engagement, Sales Enablement, Campaign Management, Lead Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, Sales Navigator and Marketing Engagement Cloud.
• Develop detailed solution architecture documents, including data models, process flows, and integration designs that are scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Salesforce Sales Cloud and Marketing Engagement Cloud, providing guidance and support to internal teams.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of Salesforce data models, management, and sharing principles.
• Configure and customise Salesforce solutions to meet specific business requirements.
• Requirements Gathering and Analysis:
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Drive requirements gathering sessions, ensuring a clear understanding of business needs and objectives.
• Engineering Review and Presentation:
• Present solution designs to the Engineering Review Board, ensuring alignment with technical standards and business requirements.
• Address technical questions and concerns from stakeholders and engineering teams.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver successful solutions, including product management, engineering, and sales.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and progress reports.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Salesforce features and technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standards for Salesforce development.

Who you are :

• Experience:
• Proven experience as a Solution and Technical Architect, with a strong focus on Salesforce Sales Cloud and Marketing Engagement Cloud.
• Extensive experience in B2B environments.
• Strong understanding of Sales Cloud functionalities, including Sales Engagement, Sales Enablement, Campaign Management, and Lead Management.
• Experience with Salesforce data modelling and data management.
• Experience driving requirements gathering with business analysts.
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of Salesforce Sales Cloud and Marketing Engagement Cloud.
• Deep understanding of Salesforce and Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement integration patterns.
• Familiarity with related technologies and platforms.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Certifications:
• Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Consultant.

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What we offer

Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including an incentive programme, generous annual and parental leave policies, volunteering days and well-being support throughout the year, as well as free access to all Economist content. Country specific benefits are also offered.

Our Values
Our values are a collective set of beliefs and behaviours that strengthen The Economist Group's purpose and demonstrate where we want to be as an organisation. They reflect on our mission to pursue progress for individuals, organisations and the world.

Independence
We are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and free-thinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.

Integrity
We are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.

Excellence
We aspire to the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of continuous progress and innovation.

Inclusivity
We value diversity in thought and background and encourage healthy debate with a breadth of perspectives. We treat our colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.

Openness
We foster a collaborative and empathetic culture conducive to the interests, wit and initiative of our colleagues. New ideas are our lifeblood.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues and potential colleagues regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other status.

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