Senior Salesforce Administrator
WFA Digital Insight
WorkWave is looking for a seasoned Salesforce Administrator who can turn manual bottlenecks into automated solutions. The role goes beyond routine admin tasks; it calls for a proactive partner who will embed AI tools like Einstein into everyday workflows and cleanse legacy configurations that slow the org down. What sets this position apart is the breadth of cross‑functional collaboration—from sales and finance to professional services—requiring a holistic view of the revenue engine. Candidates should be comfortable steering complex integrations, managing sandbox lifecycles, and translating business pain points into scalable Flow designs. The focus on continuous improvement and AI adoption makes this a rare chance to shape a modern CRM landscape.
Job Description
Are you a Salesforce Administrator who thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment? Do you see a manual process and immediately think of ways to automate it? We are looking for a Senior Admin who is passionate about leveraging the full power of Salesforce to support the rapid growth of our business. We need a forward-thinking expert who is focused on driving automation, managing complex integrations, and continuously optimizing our Salesforce instance. You should be curious about how AI can increase system efficiency. Above all, you will partner directly with business leaders to identify bottlenecks and remove friction from core processes. Your expertise will ensure our CRM ecosystem operates seamlessly, remaining robust, secure, and aligned with our broader organizational goals.
What You'll Do
: System Administration & Governance ● Maintain system health: Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues promptly, and execute patches to ensure optimal functionality. ● Ensure data integrity: Perform regular data audits, manage data migrations, and implement best practices for data hygiene and quality across the organization. ● Manage user access and security: Configure roles, permissions, and access controls to ensure data security and compliance with information security standards. ● Clean up legacy configuration: Proactively identify, deprecate, and refactor technical debt, redundant fields, outdated automation (Workflow Rules/Process Builders), and unused AppExchange packages to streamline, modernize, and simplify our legacy Salesforce org. Automation & Solution Design ● Partner with leadership on AI initiatives: Collaborate to identify and implement AI-driven opportunities (e.g., Salesforce Einstein, Prompt Builder) that increase operational efficiency and automate routine tasks. ● Drive process automation & partner with the business: Proactively identify opportunities to automate core cross-functional workflows utilizing Salesforce Flow to reduce manual effort. Partner closely with stakeholders across all areas of the business—including Sales, Finance, Customer Support, Implementation, Professional Services, and Customer Success—to align processes and eliminate friction. ● Manage the development lifecycle: Oversee sandbox environments and follow a structured release management process for designing, testing, and deploying all system changes. ● Collaborate onRequirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable, best-practice Salesforce solutions. User Support, Training & Documentation ● Serve as the first line of support: Troubleshoot user-reported issues and resolve system errors for stakeholders across the organization. ● Empower end-users: Develop and deliver training materials and comprehensive system documentation (configuration details, process flows) to ensure users utilize the system effectively. ● Manage change communication: Own the communication of platform changes, new features, and maintenance windows to end-users and stakeholders. Upgrades & Continuous Improvement ● Manage system upgrades: Lead the effort for seasonal Salesforce releases by assisting with impact analysis, regression testing, and post-deployment validation. ● Drive continuous improvement: Participate in initiatives to explore automation or AI-driven capabilities to keep the system modernized and efficient. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: : Experience & Education ● 5+ years of direct experience as a Salesforce Administrator. ● Deep experience supporting complex revenue and services operations with a solid understanding of Quote-to-Cash processes. ● Hands-on experience with Salesforce CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) is required. ● Experience with Certinia (formerly FinancialForce) supporting Professional Services Automation (PSA) and/or ERP workflows is highly preferred. Technical Skills ● Salesforce Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Flow, Custom Objects, Record Types, Reports, and Dashboards. Active Salesforce Administrator Certification (Advanced Admin or CPQ Specialist is a major plus). ● Security & Compliance: Demonstrated ability to manage system security, profiles, permission sets, and change control processes. ● Integrations: Strong experience with third-party integrations and AppExchange packages. Soft Skills & Competencies ● Systems Thinker: A passion for efficiency, ensuring processes work well together to streamline commercial operations. ● Problem Solver: Excellent analytical skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting complex system issues independently. ● Communication: Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, bridging the gap between business needs and system capabilities. ● Growth Mindset: A self-starter willing to dig into new concepts, make recommendations with limited information, and adapt to emerging technologies (AI/Automation). WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOWAbout us
- We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers • We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses • We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust • Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges • Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us!
How to Stand Out
- Highlight concrete examples of Flow automations you’ve built, especially those that reduced manual steps.
- Showcase any Salesforce CPQ projects you’ve led, describing the scope and outcomes.
- If you’ve worked with Einstein or AI features, prepare a brief case study of the impact.
- Bring a list of recent data‑audit or migration tasks to demonstrate attention to data integrity.
- Practice explaining complex technical concepts in plain language, as you’ll be training non‑technical users.
- Research WorkWave’s product suite and be ready to discuss how CRM improvements could support their services.
- During salary discussions, emphasize the value of your AI and automation experience, which are premium skills in remote roles.
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