Retail & Consumer Goods - Industry Architect

Global leader in CRM and cloud-based enterprise solutions, specializing in AI-powered customer relationship management.
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Enterprise SaaS
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Retail & Consumer Goods - Industry Architect

As a Principal Industry Architect within Salesforce's Chief Customer Office (CCO) organization, you'll play a crucial role in driving digital transformation for top accounts across South EMEA. This position combines strategic thinking with technical expertise, focusing on accelerating ACV growth through proactive customer engagement. You'll be responsible for owning relationships with C-level executives, crafting AI-powered CRM strategies, and guiding customers through their digital transformation journey.

The role demands a unique blend of enterprise architecture expertise and industry knowledge, where you'll design scalable Salesforce-based solutions that align with customer needs and industry best practices. You'll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with CCO teams, account teams, and customer stakeholders to deliver comprehensive digital transformation strategies.

As a thought leader, you'll stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, particularly in AI and CRM, sharing insights and best practices with both customers and colleagues. Your work will directly impact how customers evaluate, deploy, adopt, and standardize Salesforce as their primary platform for AI & Data CRM needs.

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of enterprise technology while working with cutting-edge solutions in AI and CRM. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and customer success, making a significant impact on how major organizations leverage technology for competitive advantage.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture and digital transformation, with a strong technical background and excellent communication skills. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology strategy and business transformation, helping to drive the future of customer engagement and digital innovation.

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Responsibilities For Retail & Consumer Goods - Industry Architect

  • Own CIO/CTO/EA relationships with top accounts
  • Design and architect Salesforce-based solutions
  • Guide customers through digital transformation journey
  • Build high-level industry-specific architecture blueprints
  • Ensure successful adoption of Salesforce solutions
  • Collaborate with CCO teams and account teams
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
  • Contribute to Salesforce thought leadership content
  • Translate customer needs into Salesforce-based solutions
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with C-level IT executives

Requirements For Retail & Consumer Goods - Industry Architect

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of industry experience
  • Proven track record in enterprise architecture and digital transformation
  • Deep understanding of business processes and technology
  • Experience in relevant industry vertical
  • Experience with Cloud Products/Platforms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture certification is a plus
  • Experience with Salesforce platform and solutions is a plus

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