Salesforce Functional Consultant

167 Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm based in the UK is looking for a Salesforce Functional Consultant for a hybrid contract role. The consultant will work on Sales Cloud optimisation, stakeholder engagement, and system integrations to deliver user-focused solutions. Candidates should have proven Salesforce configuration experience and knowledge of Apex and integration with marketing platforms. The role offers £500 per day outside IR35 for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Salesforce Functional Consultant on enterprise or mid-sized implementations.
• Strong hands-on configuration experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud.
• Knowledgeable in Apex and Salesforce integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead functional design for Salesforce Sales Cloud.
• Gather business requirements through stakeholder engagement.
• Configure Salesforce features including objects, validation rules, and reports.

Skills

Salesforce configuration

Stakeholder management

Agile delivery

Education

Salesforce Certified Administrator

Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant

Tools

Salesforce

Apex

HubSpot

Marketing Cloud

Telephony platforms

Job description

Salesforce Functional Consultant (Contract Outside IR35)

Rate: £500 per day

Contract Length: Initial 36 months

Location: Hybrid working (UK-based, on-site as required)

Overview

We are supporting a client seeking an experienced Salesforce Functional Consultant to join a transformation programme focused on Sales Cloud optimisation, user adoption, and system integrations. This role will work closely with stakeholders to design, configure, and deliver scalable Salesforce solutions, while also supporting light technical delivery where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional design across Salesforce Sales Cloud
• Gather and document business requirements through workshops and stakeholder engagement
• Configure Salesforce including:
  • Objects, fields, validation rules, flows, reports, and dashboards
• Provide functional oversight and hands‑on support with Apex where required
• Support and coordinate integrations with:
  • HubSpot
  • Marketing Cloud
  • Telephony platforms (Vonage, Natterbox, and CloudCall)
• Deliver solution design documentation and best practice recommendations
• Run user workshops, training sessions, and adoption initiatives
• Support UAT, deployment, and post‑go‑live optimisation
• Ensure governance, data quality, and platform best practice are maintained

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Salesforce Functional Consultant on enterprise or mid‑sized implementations
• Strong hands‑on configuration experience within Sales Cloud
• Working knowledge of Apex and the Salesforce technical landscape
• Experience delivering integrations with marketing automation and telephony platforms
• Strong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills
• Experience supporting training, change management, and user adoption
• Comfortable working in Agile delivery environments

Certifications (Essential / Highly Desirable)

• Salesforce Certified Administrator (Essential)
• Salesforce Sales Cloud Consultant (Highly Desirable)
• Any additional Salesforce certifications are a strong advantage

Contract Details

• £500 per day
• Outside IR35
• Hybrid working model
• Immediate or short‑notice start preferred

How to Apply

If you are a Salesforce Functional Consultant with strong configuration skills, integration experience, and a passion for delivering user‑focused solutions, we would love to hear from you.