Salesforce Development Manager

Job Overview:

The Salesforce Development Manager will lead a team of administrators, while owning the design, development, and implementation of Salesforce solutions. This person will ensure high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and alignment with business goals. This role also involves examining business requirements, designing solutions, coordinating cross-departmentally, and managing the Salesforce roadmap.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive and support the strategic planning and execution of VSL’s Salesforce (SFDC) initiatives to optimize business processes and enhance cross-functional alignment.
• Design, code, and implement custom applications, workflows, and enhancements to meet unique business requirements.
• Integrate Salesforce with other software and systems using APIs and various tools, ensuring seamless data flow and functionality across the organization.
• Leading and mentoring a team of Salesforce administrators and contractors.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across departments to understand business requirements/needs and translating them into technical solutions.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of Salesforce applications and customizations.
• Managing and prioritizing the Salesforce roadmap and platform initiatives.
• Resolving technical issues and providing guidance to the team.
• Providing training and documentation for Salesforce users and administrators.
• Monitoring industry trends and recommending improvements to Salesforce practices.
• Working with other IT departments and business units to ensure alignment and integration of Salesforce solutions.
• Present team progress, key milestones, and any blockers to stakeholders and during company-wide meetings to ensure alignment and transparency.

Job Requirements:

• 7+ years of Salesforce experience with at least 3 years of Salesforce Development experience required.
• 1+ year of people management experience is preferred.
• Deep knowledge of the Salesforce platform, including its various clouds (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud etc.) and its core features.
• Proficiency in languages like Apex, Visualforce, JavaScript, and familiarity with other relevant technologies (like SOQL and SOSL).
• Familiarity with the Lightning Framework for developing user interfaces.
• Ability to drive, motivate, and mentor a team of Salesforce admins.
• Strong debugging skills to identify and resolve issues in Salesforce code.
• Experience leading teams and/or projects across departments preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce configuration and customization.
• Knowledge of Salesforce best practices and design patterns.
• Leadership and team management skills.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/.

Remote First Work Environment 

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.