Marketing Cloud Senior Consultant

Attain Partners; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health coverage

Unlimited time off

401(k) matching

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement. This role focuses on leading client projects, gathering business requirements, and configuring Marketing Cloud solutions. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience, excellent client management skills, and a thorough understanding of data modeling. The firm advocates a flexible work culture and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a client-facing role, preferably within a consulting or agency environment.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings and translate business goals into Marketing Cloud configurations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client-facing consultant for Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement projects.
• Lead and facilitate discovery sessions to gather and define business and technical requirements.
• Configure and implement Salesforce Marketing Cloud features.

Skills

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement

client-facing consulting

data modeling

documentation skills

project management

Education

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant

Tools

Email Studio

Journey Builder

Automation Studio

Marketing Cloud Connect

AMPscript

SQL

Job description

Attain Partners is an innovative consulting firm dedicated to disrupting the status quo to change the world and improve the lives of those we touch. From strategy to technology and everywhere in between, our experts use their unique skills to advance the important missions of education, nonprofit, healthcare, and state and local government clients.

People are at the center of all we do, and that's why we empower career growth, provide industry‑leading benefits packages, encourage a flexible work environment, and foster a culture of inclusion to support the needs of our team. We share a collective passion for our mission and our people. Guided by our seven core values, The Attain Way, our vision is the foundation of our culture—to be and attain the best.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and client‑focused Senior Consultant with expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a consulting environment and is passionate about helping clients leverage Marketing Cloud to drive meaningful customer experiences. As a Senior Consultant, you will be the primary point of contact for clients during implementation and optimization projects. You will lead discovery sessions, gather and document business and technical requirements, configure Marketing Cloud solutions, and collaborate closely with developers and internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality implementations.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client‑facing consultant for Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement projects.
• Lead and facilitate discovery sessions to gather and define business and technical requirements.
• Translate business needs into scalable and maintainable Marketing Cloud solutions.
• Configure and implement Salesforce Marketing Cloud features.
• Design and configure customer journeys, data extensions, automations, and triggered sends.
• Create solution documentation, business requirements documents (BRDs), and technical specifications.>
• Work with engineers and technical consultants to ensure requirements are clearly communicated and delivered accurately.
• Provide strategic guidance on data modeling, segmentation, and personalization tactics.
• Train and support client stakeholders on Marketing Cloud functionality as needed.

Required Skills

• 4–6 years of experience in a client‑facing role, preferably within a consulting or agency environment.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement.
• Proven ability to lead client meetings and translate business goals into Marketing Cloud configurations.
• Experience configuring:
  • Email Studio, Mobile Studio, and Advertising Studio
  • Journey Builder and Automation Studio
  • Marketing Cloud Connect with Salesforce CRM
  • Data Designer and Contact Builder
  • Data Cloud
• Strong documentation and communication skills; ability to produce business requirements, configuration workbooks, and solution designs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining client satisfaction.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of relational data modeling and data extension management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM (especially Sales Cloud or Service Cloud).
• Proficiency with AMPscript, SQL, and Server‑Side JavaScript within Marketing Cloud.
• Experience working with Marketing Cloud APIs (REST and SOAP).
• Prior experience working in an agile delivery environment.
• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud, including identity resolution, segment activation, and real‑time personalization.
• Experience in Higher Education or Nonprofit industries.

Years of Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in a client‑facing role, preferably within a consulting or agency environment.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement.

Certifications

• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant (highly preferred)
• Additional Marketing Cloud, Salesforce or Data Cloud certifications (e.g., Developer, Administrator) are a plus

Additional Information

Attain Partners values your mental, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on your first day of employment and includes benefits such as:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, HSA and FSA accounts, life and disability insurance, fertility and family planning benefits, and employee assistance and discount programs
• 11 paid federal holidays and flexible unlimited time off (UTO)
• Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting
• Flexible career paths – our career tracks provide advancement, mobility, and flexibility as you continue to grow with us
• A healthy environment where we value unique experiences, and care about everything that makes you, you.

Compensation

Attain Partners is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Individual base salary for this position is unique to each candidate and will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, ranging from $130,000 - $140,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Interested in this position but the compensation isn't quite right? Let us know your expectations, and we'll see if we can make it happen based on your qualifications.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Attain Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. For more information visit EEO, EEO Poster Supplement, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.