Salesforce Platform Lead

Kforce Inc; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Salesforce Platform Lead for a contract-to-hire engagement based in Saint Louis, MO. The role requires owning Salesforce architecture, roadmap, and platform design, with four days in the office and one remote day per week.

Lead implementation, partner with Sales leadership on pipeline, and manage SI partners to ensure long-term ownership. The candidate will build and maintain the core Salesforce platform (admin + configuration) and drive adoption while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Own Salesforce architecture, roadmap, and platform design.
• Lead implementation and ensure scalable, clean system build.
• Partner with Sales leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and reporting.
• Build and maintain core platform (admin + configuration).
• Manage SI partner performance and deliverables.
• Drive adoption and ensure long-term internal ownership.

Responsibilities

• Own Salesforce architecture, roadmap, and platform design.
• Lead implementation and ensure scalable, clean system build.
• Partner with Sales leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and reporting.
• Build and maintain core platform (admin + configuration).
• Manage SI partner performance and deliverables.
• Drive adoption and ensure long-term internal ownership.

Skills

Salesforce architecture

Salesforce flows

Salesforce admin/configuration

Leadership

Tools

NetSuite

Dynamics GP

Workato

SmartConnect

CPQ

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce is looking for a Salesforce Platform Lead to come aboard to contract to hire opportunity with one of our clients. The role is based in Saint Louis, near the Central West End, with an expectation of four days in the office and one day remote, typically on Fridays but with flexibility to accommodate personal needs. Open to 3 days in office and 2 remote days. Key Responsibilities:

• Own Salesforce architecture, roadmap, and platform design
• Lead implementation and ensure scalable, clean system build
• Partner with Sales leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and reporting
• Build and maintain core platform (admin + configuration)
• Manage SI partner performance and deliverables
• Drive adoption and ensure long-term internal ownership

Requirements

Technical Skills

• The role requires the ability to configure and maintain Salesforce flows, manage user access, troubleshoot issues, and handle integrations, but does not require deep Apex coding skills

Strongly Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or field service
• Experience with NetSuite, Dynamics GP, or similar ERP systems
• Experience with iPaaS tools: Workato, SmartConnect, or similar
• Experience with data governance, reporting, and sales enablement
• Experience in Food and Beverage industry
• Exposure to CPQ, Field Service, or analytics tools

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.