Manager - Salesforce Marketing Cloud Development

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Manager – Salesforce Marketing Cloud Development. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for delivering complex projects, implementing solutions, and mentoring staff within Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience, including 2+ years in leadership, strong technical skills in Salesforce, SQL, and communication abilities, guiding your team towards success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive developer experience, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Deep expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud technologies.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers and manage end-to-end delivery of Salesforce projects.
• Drive product implementation and establish best practices within SFMC.
• Mentor junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of excellence.

Skills

Salesforce Marketing Cloud expertise

Leadership and mentorship

Technical architecture and design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SQL, AMPscript, JavaScript mastery

Workflow engines knowledge

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

HTML

CSS

Job description

What will your day look like?

As a Manager – Salesforce Marketing Cloud Development, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team of skilled developers, defining the technical architecture, and overseeing the end‑to‑end delivery of complex Salesforce Marketing Cloud projects. Your job will be to translate advanced client requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions within SFMC by researching concepts, strategy, and target for the project. You will guide your team in developing automations, approving technical specifications, estimates, deployment plans, and test methodologies.

Furthermore, your tasks include:

• Driving product implementation and customisation initiatives within Salesforce Marketing Cloud for major clients.
• Establishing and ensuring adherence to best practices for testing, maintaining, and optimising client applications and platforms built on SFMC.
• Leading stakeholder communication, providing strategic project feedback and updates, and championing agile methodologies within your team's delivery.
• Mentoring and developing junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the SFMC space.
• Contributing to solution architecture and technical roadmap planning for large‑scale Salesforce Marketing Cloud implementations.

Who are you going to work with?

You will lead within an exciting and challenging professional environment, collaborating closely with Architects, Technical Project Managers, and other Managers across our diverse capabilities. You will foster cross‑functional partnerships with Data Specialists and Designers, ensuring seamless integration and innovative solutions built leveraging Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

What do you bring to the table?

You are a visionary and influential leader with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and a passion for developing talent. Your proven ability to act as a strategic advisor for clients and colleagues means you confidently articulate complex technical concepts, influence decision‑making, and drive organised, high‑quality project delivery within the Salesforce Marketing Cloud domain. You are adept at breaking down ambitious projects into manageable chunks and ensuring your team meets deadlines.

In addition, you have:

• 6+ years of progressive developer experience, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or mentorship capacity within an agency or consulting environment, specifically focused on Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Deep architectural and hands‑on expertise with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, including advanced knowledge of AdStudio, Social Studio, and Einstein.
• Mastery of technologies such as SQL, AMPscript, and JavaScript, with a strong emphasis on setting technical standards and guiding complex SFMC implementations.
• Demonstrated experience with workflow engines, HTML, CSS, and proficiency in multiple programming languages, contributing to innovative solution design and technical problem‑solving within SFMC.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (in English), enabling you to articulate strategic vision and technical roadmaps to diverse audiences, and influence client decisions related to Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions.
• Strong marketing domain knowledge is a significant plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WPP (VML the company) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.