Salesforce Architect - Military veterans preferred

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Salesforce Architect

US-OH-Hilliard

Job ID: 2025-19645
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: IT
Mill Run

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Salesforce Architect to join our Salesforce team! In this role, you will design and implement scalable, secure Salesforce solutions that support approximately 900 users across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Engineering Service, Finance, and Customer Operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals, mentor team members, and stay current with the evolving Salesforce ecosystem. If you are passionate about enterprise CRM architecture and driving digital transformation, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver Salesforce solutions aligned with strategic goals
• Design and document scalable, secure Salesforce architecture across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and related platforms
• Lead integration efforts with external systems using tools like Mulesoft, Boomi, and Informatica
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Salesforce developers, administrators, and analysts
• Develop and maintain best practices, governance policies, and standards for Salesforce development and integration
• Create prototypes and visual models to support requirements gathering and stakeholder decision-making
• Optimize and manage Salesforce process flows, automation, and data models
• Support project activities related to customizations, enhancements, and deployments
• Stay current with Salesforce platform updates, features, and industry trends
• Review existing solutions and recommend improvements to enhance performance and usability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Business, Information Technology, Marketing, Sales, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience delivering Salesforce solutions across Sales, Marketing, or Service Clouds
• Salesforce Designer and/or Architecture certifications preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of sales operations, order management, and customer service processes
• Expertise in Salesforce configuration, Apex development, and Flow automation
• Strong knowledge of enterprise application integration best practices
• Ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable technical solutions and proof of concepts
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective relationship-building and interpersonal communication abilities
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with Salesforce innovations

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EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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