Lead Salesforce Consultant

Leyton CognitX is the AI & Tech Advisory of Leyton, bringing together a dynamic team of over 200 tech experts and data scientists. We specialize in delivering innovative AI and technology solutions that transform how organizations operate and compete.

Our approach combines strategic advisory services with custom development, enabling businesses to harness the power of AI and advanced technologies. We work closely with each client to design intelligent, streamlined solutions that address their specific challenges and align with their strategic objectives.

At Leyton CognitX , we believe that technology is more than just tools; it's a catalyst for meaningful organizational and technological transformation. Our mission is to empower companies to leverage AI and cutting-edge tech, turning complex challenges into opportunities for growth, efficiency, and innovation.

The Lead Salesforce Consultant leads the design, build, and delivery of Salesforce solutions for our clients, with a strong focus on Agentforce and AI-driven capabilities.

Acting as both a trusted client advisor and a hands-on technical leader, the role translates client needs into scalable, well-architected Salesforce solutions, sets delivery standards, and mentors more junior consultants - ensuring every engagement delivers measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Architecture

• Translate client business requirements into robust, scalable Salesforce solution designs
• Define data models, integration patterns, and technical approaches aligned to Salesforce best practices
• Ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned with the client's broader enterprise architecture

2. Agentforce & AI Delivery

• Design and implement Agentforce agents and AI-powered experiences (Einstein, Prompt Builder, Agentforce actions and topics)
• Identify high-impact use cases for AI and autonomous agents across Sales, Service, and custom Salesforce processes
• Apply responsible-AI and data-governance principles to AI-enabled Salesforce solutions

3. Hands-on Development & Technical Leadership

• Lead and contribute to development using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, and APIs
• Set and enforce coding standards, review code, and drive technical quality across the delivery team
• Own end-to-end technical delivery, from build and integration through testing and deployment (CI/CD, DevOps practices)

4. Client Engagement & Advisory

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients throughout the engagement
• Run workshops, demos, and solution presentations with both business and technical stakeholders
• Advise clients on Salesforce roadmap, AI adoption, and how to maximise return on their platform investment

5. Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead delivery squads, guiding consultants and developers on technical and functional topics
• Mentor and upskill team members on Salesforce, Agentforce, and AI capabilities
• Support estimation, scoping, and staffing for Salesforce engagements

6. Delivery Governance & Best Practices

• Ensure delivery follows agreed methodology, quality gates, and documentation standards
• Proactively manage technical risks, dependencies, and technical debt
• Contribute reusable assets, accelerators, and best practices back to the Salesforce practice

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Proven track record of end-to-end development and delivery on the Salesforce platform (multiple full lifecycle implementations)
• Hands-on experience with Agentforce and AI technologies within Salesforce (Einstein, Prompt Builder, agents, generative AI use cases)
• Solid client-facing experience in a consulting, professional services, or systems-integrator environment
• Experience leading technical teams and owning solution delivery

Skills

• Strong hands-on Salesforce development skills: Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Flows, integrations (REST/SOAP, platform events)
• Good understanding of Salesforce architecture across clouds: Sales Cloud, Experience Cloud, and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
• Ability to design and deliver Agentforce and AI-driven solutions responsibly and at scale
• Experience with AI-assisted, agentic development using Agentforce Vibes (vibe coding) to build, debug, test, and deploy Salesforce apps and agents
• Fluency in English is a must (working proficiency in Spanish and/or other languages is a plus)
• Ability to operate at both strategic/advisory and hands-on technical levels
• Strong communication skills, able to influence and build trust with client stakeholders

Certifications

• Minimum certifications required:
• Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
• Salesforce Certified Platform Developer
• Salesforce Architect certifications are a strong plus (e.g. Application Architect, System Architect, or CTA track)
• Agentforce / Einstein / AI-related Salesforce credentials are highly valued

Leadership Style

• Collaborative, pragmatic, and delivery-focused
• Comfortable balancing client expectations with technical realities
• Focused on business value and quality over technology hype
• A natural mentor who raises the capability of the team around them

Success Metrics

• Quality and timeliness of Salesforce solution delivery
• Client satisfaction and repeat / expanded engagements
• Number of Agentforce and AI use cases successfully delivered
• Reusable assets and accelerators contributed to the practice
• Growth and capability uplift of the consultants mentored

What Makes This Role Unique

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of Agentforce and AI on the Salesforce platform
• A blend of hands-on technical craft, solution architecture, and client advisory
• High visibility and direct impact on client transformation and the growth of our Salesforce practice
• A federated, international consulting group that values pragmatism, quality, and value creation