Technical Architect - Sales and Marketing

Rentokil Initial; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Crawley is seeking a Technical Architect to define the technical strategy for Sales and Marketing solutions. The role involves designing and documenting solutions, providing technical leadership, and collaborating with global teams. Ideal candidates should possess experience with CRM platforms, data analytics, and cloud services, along with strong knowledge of Sales and Marketing processes. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme

23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in service benefit

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect focusing on Sales & Marketing solutions.
• Strong understanding of Sales & Marketing best practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and related services.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technical architecture for Sales & Marketing solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and support to development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements.

Skills

Technical Architect experience

Sales & Marketing processes

CRM platforms (Salesforce, Adobe, Hubspot)

Data analytics

API gateways (e.g., Apigee)

Cloud platforms (Google Cloud)

Web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, React, CSS)

UML documentation

Data Modelling / Design

Architecture frameworks (e.g. Togaf)

Agile development methodologies

Job description

This role focuses on the architecture and technical design of solutions that support our Global Sales and Marketing functions. This includes systems and processes related to lead generation, customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation, campaign management, and sales enablement.

Main Purpose of Role

The Technical Architect will play a key role in defining and delivering the technical strategy for our Sales & Marketing solutions. This includes :

• Designing and documenting solutions that are aligned with Sales & Marketing objectives, scalable, and integrated with other relevant systems.
• Selecting and integrating appropriate technologies to enhance Sales & Marketing effectiveness.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams.
• Ensuring adherence to architectural principles and standards.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Sales & Marketing teams globally to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure colleagues involved in design activities (eg Business Analysts, Technical Architects) are following best practice design principles in line with the company architectural strategy

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the technical architecture for Sales & Marketing solutions.
• Design and document solutions for new Sales & Marketing initiatives and enhancements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies to enhance Sales & Marketing effectiveness.
• Integrate various platforms and systems, including CRM, marketing automation tools, and analytics platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams.
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Sales & Marketing teams globally to gather requirements and feedback.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and effectiveness of Sales & Marketing solutions.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and trends in the Sales & Marketing technology landscape.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Architect with a focus on Sales & Marketing solutions.
• Strong understanding of Sales & Marketing processes and best practices.
• Experience with CRM platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Adobe and Hubspot)
• Experience with data analytics platforms and techniques for measuring Sales & Marketing effectiveness.
• Experience with API gateways (e.g., Apigee) and integration technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform) and related services.
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, JavaScript, React CSS) is a plus.
• UML documentation
• Data Modelling / Design
• Architecture frameworks (e.g Togaf)
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything

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