Junior Salesforce Consultant

About MK Partners: MK Partners is Southern California's #1 Salesforce Partner and Cloud Technology consulting firm, specializing in implementation, configuration, and customization. We're not "just consultants", we're partners. Sounding boards, system admins, and experts - we specialize in making the complex comprehensible and translating plain-English needs into platform-supported solutions that work the way our clients want them to. We’re looking for motivated, creative, and pragmatic Salesforce consultants to join our team. We know that great skills and experience come from everywhere - end users, consultants, and self-trained/career-changing Salesforce consultants are all encouraged to apply! Please send your resume to rskelton@mkpartners.com after completing this form. Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Salesforce Consultant to join our team and support our clients in transforming their Salesforce environments. The ideal candidate will leverage their deep understanding of Salesforce and its capabilities to deliver customized solutions that enhance business processes, drive efficiency, and increase customer engagement. This role involves working closely with clients, gathering requirements, and leading the end-to-end implementation of Salesforce solutions. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate directly with clients to understand their business needs, processes, and challenges. • Confidently provide accurate information in response to client questions. • Provide expert guidance on Salesforce best practices, features, and capabilities. • Conduct in-depth requirement gathering sessions and produce documentation of functional and technical needs. • Translate business requirements into well-architected solutions that best leverage the Salesforce platform, including Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, and other Salesforce products. • Configure Salesforce objects, fields, validation rules, flows, and other components to meet requirements. • Ensure that all configurations and customizations adhere to Salesforce best practices and data security standards. • Conduct user training sessions and provide hands-on support to ensure user adoption and proficiency. • Develop training materials, guides, and support documentation for end-users. • Provide ongoing support and troubleshoot issues as they arise. • Work closely with project managers, internal developers, and clients to ensure timely project delivery. • Communicate project status, issues, and risks effectively internally and to clients. • Stay up-to-date with Salesforce releases, new features, and industry best practices. • Evaluate Salesforce configuration and usage and make recommendations for improvement. Required Experience • 3+ years of experience working as a Salesforce Consultant at a small/medium sized consulting firm and having worked on 10+ projects across multiple clients. • 3+ years of hands-on Salesforce Administration experience. • Proven experience with Salesforce configuration, customization, and data management. • Experience building complex Flows • Understanding of Apex and Lightning Web Component capabilities and use cases. • Certifications: Salesforce Administrator, Salesforce Platform App Builder, and/or Salesforce Consultant certifications preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience). Required Skills • Strong leadership skills and ability to independently run meetings with a group of people. • Strong understanding of Salesforce platform features, capabilities, and limitations. • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. • Expertise in handling data, generating insights, and optimizing the use of Salesforce for reporting purposes • Proficient in data migration, reporting, and dashboard creation within Salesforce. • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication skills for effectively interacting with stakeholders and end-users. • Consulting and Project Management experience using both waterfall and agile methodologies • Strong public speaking skills and ease with unscripted presentations • Proficient with Google Workspace, Excel, and Jira • Must be able to take ownership of 5+ small projects or 2+ larger ones. Preferred Qualifications • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. • Experience with supporting Salesforce products (e.g., Tableau, MuleSoft, Agentforce). • Experience with integrations concepts and tools • Background in a particular industry (e.g., healthcare, finance) and understanding of industry-specific requirements. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to work with leading organizations and high-profile clients. • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and best practices. • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Great team environment with a healthy work-life balance If you’re passionate about helping businesses optimize their processes with Salesforce and eager to bring innovative solutions to clients, we’d love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time Base Pay: $75,434.20 - $90,845.49 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job