Salesforce Architect

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.

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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Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

Growth Opportunities & Global Presence: With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.

Inclusive and Creative Work Culture: ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions. We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance. Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.

Innovative & Sustainability Focused: Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.

Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us

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.