At 8x8 Inc. [Nasdaq:EGHT] we put communications at the heart of our business and build technology that allows people to connect anytime, anywhere they are in the world, and on any device. XCaaS - the 8x8 Experience Communications Platform - brings together Employee and Customer Experience, enabling hybrid workforces across the globe to connect, collaborate, and delight customers, while providing businesses with real-time communications analytics, intelligence and unique insights.
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We’re looking for a “solution-minded” Sr. Business Systems Analyst and product owner with experience on Sales Cloud and Salesforce Experience Cloud along with a strong understanding of SaaS products. You will be responsible for creating and delivering value with business process optimization and systems automation on the lead, deal registration, account, contact ,opportunity management and CPQ areas. You will be part of the IT Business Applications team, engaging and collaborating with the cross functional teams from Marketing, Sales, Sales Operations and Channel Operations. The main responsibility of this position will be to partner directly with our sales business leaders and other key stakeholders to implement new enhancements in Salesforce to support and automate our lead to quote processes. You will be challenged to think creatively about how to reshape existing processes to become more efficient and your work will be integral to supporting a seamless sales experience.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for Lead to Quote architecture, preparing roadmaps, business systems analysis, building proof of concepts, and developing scalable and flexible solution architectures
Lead the strategic vision and roadmap for Salesforce implementation and optimization
Support the relationship with the Global Sales, Services and Marketing, utilizing proactive account management strategies, and develop strong business relationships
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and document business requirements
Design and develop comprehensive Salesforce solutions that address complex business challenges
Manage end-to-end Salesforce configuration, customization, and integration projects
Conduct thorough gap analysis and develop innovative solutions to meet business needs
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates user needs to customize and create solutions that support overall business strategies, including creating custom fields, workflows, and automations. Identifies business requirements and translates into detailed technical system requirements.
Designs and optimizes contact lifecycle stage management processes and lead management processes for quoting and ordering
Develops and implements data management strategies to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and security of data. Develops and maintains reports and dashboards to track key performance metrics and measure the effectiveness of related efforts.
Stays informed about new features and updates to tools within the CPQ stack, and evaluates potential impact on operations and strategies.
Create and maintain technical documentation, process flows, and system diagrams
Develop and deliver training materials and conduct training sessions for users
Perform system administration tasks, including user management, security settings, and data maintenance
Monitor system performance and recommend continuous improvement strategies
Manage relationships with Salesforce vendors and external consulting partners
Build POCs and demonstrate to stakeholders the new salesforce feature releases
Should be able to configure Salesforce using point and click and Identify & Drive when to code and when not to
Map Business requirements to Salesforce standard OOTB features
Identify recurring issues that will drive system improvements and maintain run book
Work collaboratively and closely with other Business Analysts, Onshore and Offshore Developers during the execution phase
Required Skills:
Knowledge of subscription business model
Minimum 10+ years of experience as a business systems analyst on the Salesforce platform
Minimum 5+ years of experience in Sales Cloud, CPQ, Einstein and Experience Cloud.
Deep knowledge and experience in implementing Sales Processes and Pipeline management such as lead management, account management, opportunity management, Territory Management, Quote & Forecasting, etc..
Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Salesforce configuration, Flows, validation rules, etc..
Strong Knowledge of Einstein, Prompt Builder, and Agentforce
Good understanding of Einstein Analytics
Excellent problem-solving skills Proven ability to achieve challenging goals and objectives
Strong communication skills - verbal, written, and listening
Fair, objective, and data-driven in decision making
Experience with Salesforce managed packages
Must have Salesforce Sales Cloud certification
4-year Degree in BS/BA, MIS or comparable technical degree
Knowledge of Salesforce Industries & Omnistudio will be an added advantage
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