Salesforce Senior Analyst

YSI Incorporated; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Volunteer Program

Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

Job summary

Xylem is looking for a Salesforce Senior Analyst in Charlotte, North Carolina. The successful candidate will lead the configuration, testing, and implementation of our Salesforce ecosystem, working closely with business stakeholders to capture requirements and recommend enhancements.

The role demands a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Analyst. Xylem offers a hybrid work environment with a commitment to employee well-being through various proactive programs.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Salesforce roles.
• Strong business analysis skills including requirements gathering.
• Salesforce Administrator certification (ADM-201) required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to gather Salesforce requirements.
• Configure and support Salesforce features.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Salesforce Administration

Business Analysis

Agile Methodologies

Sales Cloud

Service Cloud

Experience Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

Data Cloud

Agentforce

Job description

## Salesforce Senior AnalystApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Charlotte, North Carolinatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R49244Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Xylem is seeking an experienced **Salesforce Senior Analyst** to lead the discovery, design, configuration, testing, implementation, and continuous improvement of our global Salesforce ecosystem. This role requires deep platform expertise and hands‐on configuration skills to deliver scalable, innovative solutions across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, and emerging technologies such as AI Agentforce and Data Cloud.You will play a critical role throughout the full Salesforce delivery lifecycle—partnering with stakeholders to understand business needs, translating requirements into functional specifications, delivering high‐quality enhancements, and ensuring alignment with Xylem’s global Salesforce standards. The ideal candidate combines analytical strength, business acumen, influential communication, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive meaningful business value.**Core Responsibilities*** Partner with business stakeholders to gather, document, and clarify Salesforce requirements.* Analyze existing Salesforce configurations and recommend enhancements or new solutions that align with business goals.* Translate business requirements into functional specifications, detailed user stories, and process documentation.* Configure and support Salesforce features, including custom objects, fields, flows, validation rules, reports, and dashboards.* Demonstrate strong understanding of Salesforce development environment and declarative capabilities.* Collaborate with Salesforce Analysts, Developers, and cross‐functional teams on enhancements, releases, and solution design.* Design and support enhancements leveraging AI Agentforce and Data Cloud capabilities.* Create and maintain documentation, including process maps, data flows, and functional requirements.* Support testing activities (UAT), manage defect tracking, and conduct post‐release validation.* Partner with the business to support and maintain alignment with Xylem’s global Salesforce standards.* Manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives in a fast‐paced environment.* Independently determine approach to complex problems and propose effective, scalable solutions.* Develop test plans and conduct validation testing for new and existing functionality.# **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, or related field with 5–7 years of experience; **or** Master’s degree with 4–7 years of experience.* 4+ years of experience as a Salesforce Administrator or Salesforce Analyst.* Hands‐on experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.* Salesforce Administrator certification (ADM‐201).* Strong business analysis skills, including requirements gathering, process modeling, and stakeholder engagement.* Proficiency with Salesforce reporting and dashboard creation.* Solid understanding of Salesforce data model, security model, and core platform capabilities.* Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively with both technical and non‐technical audiences.* Experience working in Agile or Scrum methodologies.* Ability to solve complex problems where limited standardization exists.# **Preferred Qualifications*** Salesforce Business Analyst Certification (BA‐201).* Experience with Agentforce, Data Cloud, and advanced Flow capabilities.* Familiarity with integrations, data migration, and data quality tools.# **Key Competencies*** Business‐focused delivery mindset* Influential communication* Continuous improvement mindset* Analytical and problem‐solving skills* Cross‐boundary collaboration* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines#LI-EDJoin the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation