Salesforce.com Solution Architect

Company Overview

EDL Consulting is a rapidly growing, innovative technology company headquartered in Chicago, IL. We are business integration specialists, focusing on technology strategy, people, processes, and tools for clients in a range of industries – from manufacturing to financial services. Our strong management team & unique focus has given us access to large scale projects with some of the biggest companies in the country. What that means for you is the ability to deliver highly transformational results to marquee customers with the people-centric feel of a smaller consulting firm.

If you are looking to find a company where you can make your mark and have an impact, consider a career with edl consulting. The results we deliver help change the way our customers go to market, the way they do business. The goals are aggressive and the environment is intense, but you’re used to that – and you love every second of it. And unlike the competition, our projects last 3-6 months, allowing you to see the fruits of your labor.

We have a collaborative work environment, and our project work would keep you challenged while increasing your base of knowledge. If you have the interest and problem solving skills to understand how Salesforce.com contributes to an overall integrated commerce solution and to work with a group of stubborn persevering colleagues, we want to talk to you. We’re looking for consultants who know how to exploit the power of Salesforce.com to support sales and marketing processes in complex and diverse sales channels.

If you are an experienced Salesforce.com consultant interested in becoming a key member of a growing practice, email your resume to us and we will arrange for an interview. As mentioned above, our projects span the US, so willingness to visit & work in other cities is essential. Travel is up to 100% - Monday through Thursday and you may reside anywhere within the continental US.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead in the mapping of business process and functional requirements to Salesforce.com capabilities.
• Configure salesforce.com according to requirements while leveraging current Salesforce.com best practices.
• Create clear and concise deliverables documenting the configuration and usage of Salesforce.com.
• Leverage project management and team leadership skills to develop effective teams.
• Work closely with customer subject matter experts and the project team to understand, clarify and implement functionality requests.
• Display clear and effective verbal and written communications skills during interactions with clients and team members.
• Champion EDL best practices in project methodology, documentation, and Salesforce.com configuration.
  

Requirements

• 5-10 years experience customizing, integrating and/or implementing large scale front-office software applications.
• 2+ years implementing Salesforce.com as a certified professional
• Recent leadership experience in delivering customer-facing solutions.
• Required business knowledge of customer relationship management, eCommerce and/or sales automation. Ideal candidate will have experience in improving channel sales.
• Knowledge of current trends integrating customer relationship management ideally within B2B transaction environments.
• Travel will be required, International travel is available.
• Experience and skill facilitating sales/business process mapping and functional requirements sessions desired.
• In depth knowledge of Salesforce.com sales and marketing applications as well as AppExchange applications and their appropriate use.
• Ability and willingness to mentor others.

Please send all inquiries via email to careers@edlconsulting.com. No phone calls please.