We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Pre-Sales Architect to drive client engagements, lead solution architecture initiatives, and contribute to the growth of our Salesforce practice. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and strong client-facing skills, capable of delivering tailored Salesforce solutions that meet complex business needs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with US clients and a proven track record in enterprise pre-sales and solution architecture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pre-sales activities including solution design, client presentations, and proposal development to support Salesforce sales efforts.
- Architect scalable and innovative Salesforce solutions across multiple clouds such as Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, CPQ, Data Cloud, and Agentforce.
- Collaborate closely with sales teams and clients to understand business requirements and translate them into effective Salesforce architectures.
- Drive the growth of the Salesforce practice by mentoring team members and contributing to thought leadership.
- Manage complex integrations involving MuleSoft, APIs, and headless architectures to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.
- Oversee Salesforce DevOps processes, including Copado, CI/CD pipelines, security protocols, governance standards, and data modeling best practices.
- Deliver compelling client presentations and storytelling to articulate the value and impact of proposed solutions.
- Lead efforts to close high-value Salesforce deals, typically exceeding $500K in contract value.
Required Qualifications
- 12 to 15+ years of experience working with Salesforce platforms, with at least 5 years focused on Pre-Sales or Solution Architecture roles serving US-based clients.
- Salesforce Application/System Architect certification or an equivalent credential demonstrating advanced expertise.
- Hands-on experience with three or more Salesforce Clouds, including but not limited to Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, CPQ, Data Cloud, and Agentforce.
- Proficiency in Lightning Web Components (LWC), data migration strategies, MuleSoft/API integrations, and headless architecture implementations.
- Practical knowledge of Agentforce, Prompt Builder, Agent Studio, and Data Cloud functionalities.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce DevOps tools and methodologies, including Copado, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), security, governance, and data modeling.
- Demonstrated success in closing Salesforce deals valued at $500K or more.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex solutions clearly and persuasively, coupled with strong storytelling and solution-selling capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications in Agentforce, Einstein AI, or Generative AI (GenAI) technologies.
- Background in consulting or experience working with Salesforce system integrators (SI).
- Familiarity with industry-specific platforms and tools such as Veeva, nCino, MuleSoft, Data Cloud, or Slack.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of Salesforce innovation, engaging with high-profile clients and complex projects that drive business transformation. If you have a passion for architecting cutting-edge Salesforce solutions and thrive in a dynamic pre-sales environment, we encourage you to apply.