KDN Salesforce Presales Architect

KPMG International Cooperative; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Salesforce Presales Architect to join their team in Birmingham. The role involves supporting Salesforce presales opportunities, designing solutions, and delivering tailored demos. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with Salesforce architecture, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. This position champions diversity and collaboration, placing value on authentic perspectives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Salesforce platform architecture across multiple clouds.
• Strong understanding of solution design and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Salesforce presales opportunities in various stages.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams to shape Salesforce-based solutions.
• Design and deliver tailored demos across various Salesforce offerings.

Skills

Salesforce platform architecture

Solution design

Presales experience

Technical storytelling

Communication skills

Education

Salesforce certifications (Application Architect, System Architect, Sales/Service Cloud Consultant)

Job description

We are seeking a Salesforce Presales Architect to join our global KDN presales team. This role supports the growing pipeline of Salesforce-enabled opportunities across the firm, helping to design solution architectures, deliver tailored demos, and collaborate with pursuit teams to win new business. You'll work closely with our lead Salesforce architect and play a pivotal role in scaling our response capacity while helping to evolve the way we deliver client-specific Salesforce content.

Responsibilities

1. Support Salesforce presales opportunities in various stages (discovery, demo, architecture design)
2. Collaborate with pursuit teams to shape Salesforce-based solutions aligned to Powered, Connected, and client-specific needs
3. Design and deliver tailored demos across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and integrated Salesforce offerings
4. Work with KDN Demo Factory to create and maintain reusable assets
5. Participate in client workshops to understand business challenges and translate them into Salesforce capabilities
6. Contribute to presales materials including solution overviews, architecture diagrams, and value propositions
7. Work alongside the lead architect to promote our Salesforce capabilities to member firms
8. Mentor junior presales talent as needed

Qualifications

• Proven and extensive experience with Salesforce platform architecture, ideally across multiple clouds
• Strong understanding of solution design, Salesforce best practices, and integration patterns
• Demonstrated experience in presales, client engagement, and technical storytelling
• Experience delivering demos and proposals in mid-to-large enterprise settings
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Application Architect, System Architect, Sales/Service Cloud Consultant)
• Industry knowledge in areas such as Financial Services, Healthcare, or Public Sector
• Experience working in a global delivery or shared services model

About KDN

The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a global organization supporting KPMG member firms in delivering solutions across various industries. KDN enables growth, improves economies of scale, and fosters new ways of collaboration and working.

Join the KPMG family to work alongside skilled practitioners on initiatives that change how business operates, deliver value to clients, and drive positive community impact. We promote diversity, inclusion, and equality, aiming to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent at all levels. We value authentic perspectives and foster an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.