Solution Architect (m/f/d)

Why we are looking for support

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious and visionary German-speaking Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of our Salesforce Consumer Goods (CG) Cloud solutions.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and enterprise technology, translating complex FMCG commercial goals into a scalable architecture. You will serve as the trusted authority for cross-functional teams, ensuring mobile offline performance, seamless data integration, and enterprise-grade system stability.

For this role you must be in Germany.

Your tasks

1. Solution Design & Architecture

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design for Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (Retail Execution, Offline Mobile App, Trade Promotion Management, DSD/Van Sales).
• Define system topologies, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks aligned with Salesforce architectural best practices.
• Architect robust Offline Mobile Sync Strategy, optimizing local device payload sizes, historical data ingestion, and sync performance for field reps

2. Stakeholder Management & Leadership

• Has a good understanding of the FMCG Industry and has a business mindset.
• Works closely with Business Consultants to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions
• Has a good understanding of a typical day in the life of a Key Account Managers and Field Sales Representatives.
• Conduct architecture reviews (Design Review Boards), evaluate code vs. point and click configuration or out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Govern platform technical debt, oversee code reviews, and project quality
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Salesforce Developers, System Integrators (SIs), and Technical Consultants.

3. Integration

• Design seamless integration patterns connecting Salesforce CG Cloud with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and/OR Supply Chain tools via middleware or REST/SOAP APIs.
• Architect data pipelines leveraging

Requirements

• Experienced professional, with a proven career trajectory evolving from either technical/hands-on background (Developer) or business/functional (Business Analyst, Consultant) into the Solution Architect role.
• Previous experience in leading end-to-end process, from functional discovery, designing commercial/FMCG processes, and facilitating interactive business-to-technical workshops.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical decisions to executives and business/non-technical stakeholders.
• You are an outspoken, confident presenter who can craft compelling executive slide decks, communicate complex ideas and architecture clearly, and articulate strategic value to senior stakeholders
• Act as a trusted, principled advisor-standing firm on architectural standards and platform integrity, managing to build workarounds
• Deep functional domain knowledge in FMCG / CPG industry processes
• Advanced expertise in designing for the Salesforce CG Cloud Offline Mobile App architecture and sync engines, would be great to have.
• Demonstrated mastery of Salesforce platform security, Large Data Volumes (LDV), and Governor Limits.
• English language skills (C1) is a must.

Nice to Have

• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-market rollout environments (Global/Regional templates).
• An innovative mindset with the ability to pivot quickly, embrace change, and continuously learn in fast-moving client environments.
• Proactive approach to navigating ambiguity, managing scope shifts, and driving value in high-tempo project delivery cycles.
• Proven track record leading at least 2+ full-lifecycle enterprise implementations of Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (or legacy CloudSense/AFS Retail Execution platforms).
• Additional languages skills, such as German are considered a benefit.