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This senior, hands-on leadership role ensures the platform is reliable, scalable, secure, and well-integrated with the company’s broader enterprise architecture. The Solutions Architect, CRM defines the architecture, data model, and integration strategy; establishes standards and governance; and leads the technical roadmap that enables our AI-driven sales-enablement strategy. As the technical authority on the platform, this role guides architects, developers, and administrators and ensures Salesforce scales with the business. \nKey Responsibilities:\nArchitecture Ownership: Own the end-to-end solution and technical architecture for Salesforce. Ensure the platform is reliable, scalable, secure, and performant at enterprise scale. \nAI and Sales Enablement: Architect the foundation that enables AI-driven capabilities and customer intelligence. 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Register your details at the 'Introduce Yourself' link (top right) and we'll be in touch!Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to:  with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. 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