Who is Marcus Thomas?

Marcus Thomas, with nearly 300 professionals in its offices in Cleveland and Cincinnati, Ohio; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Santiago, Chile, is among America’s leading independent, full-service, integrated advertising and marketing communications agencies. With a team of brilliant experts across 16 states and seven countries, we offer a full suite of marketing communications tools, including creative development, media planning/buying, search marketing, digital and web application development, public relations, social media, CRM/marketing automation, and many more to support our clients. Our integrated approach has resulted in award-winning campaigns that harmonize all these tools into business-building plans that make a real impact.

At Marcus Thomas, we believe in earning the trust of our clients by consistently delivering measurable results. We’re not just experts in marketing, but we also understand the importance of making people’s lives better. We call that the Value Exchange where we believe in a mutual exchange that benefits our people and the agency as a whole. Join us and be part of our mission to be the best independent agency to work at and with.

The ideal candidate for the Solutions Architect position will have a combination of deep technical knowledge in Salesforce Sales and Service Clouds, and the ability to offer best-in-class consulting to Devs United’s clients. As the Project Solutions Lead to the client, the Solutions Architect is responsible for gathering and translating business requirements for the project team and execution of tasks related to configuration, development, and validation. They ensure the quality and integrity of the overall solution throughout the project lifecycle.

Hybrid and Remote Work Eligibility

Marcus Thomas offers a hybrid work environment for candidates located near our Buenos Aires & Santiago de Chile offices.

For remote candidates, we can only consider Argentina & Chile.

The Role

Daily Responsibilities:

Be the main point of contact for a Client on assigned projects from a Solutions standpoint

Manage planned deliverables to the scope outlined in the Statement of Work(s)

Conduct design, discovery and technical walkthroughs with your assigned clients

Develop and conduct custom training sessions for assigned clients where applicable

Analyze, design and develop Salesforce solutions based on customer requirements

Ensure the quality of the overall solution / provide solution best practices and guidelines for the development team

Execute configuration tasks across CRM components, including administrative settings, security configurations, automation workflows, data integrations, and Digital Engagement tools such as Omnichannel and Einstein Bots.

Prepare technical / functional documentation

Coordinate and manage tasks within the assigned project team.

Carry out functional and technical quality processes for each solution component. Provide and manage the revisions arising in each test.

Communicate with the client to maintain a clear view of the status of all deliverables

Technical Knowledge:

Experience with Salesforce Sales (CRM) and/or Service Cloud

Experience with Digital Engagement, Omnichannel and Einstein Bot a plus

Experience using LucidChart or a similar tool to create diagrams

Participation in projects using Project Management Methodologies such as Lean, Agile, Waterfall

Experience creating detailed requirements and functional specifications documents

Experience in identifying scope changes

Team Focus:

Promote collaborative teamwork with your peers and clients

Keep a positive attitude and commitment towards your work

Take pride in your work and delivery of best-in-class services

Make the most of down-time with tasks that will improve your knowledge and skills

Mentor and elevate others

Required Qualifications

English: intermediate level

Organization and attention to detail

Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in Professional Services or similar environment

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a business analyst or comparable role

Salesforce Certified Administrator and Salesforce Sales Consultant or Salesforce Service Consultant a plus

Team Values

Community: Actively contribute to improving the agency, industry, and individual communities, offer viable solutions, support colleagues, teach and share knowledge.

Accountability: Deliver on commitments, come prepared and actively participate, anticipate and address problems, communicate effectively, and take ownership of mistakes.

Respect and Collaboration: Lead with empathy, listen actively, provide feedback respectfully, seek input from others, collaborate across disciplines, and value everyone's time.

Inspired Thinking: Demonstrate curiosity, seek context for assignments, provide value beyond expectations, bring forward consultative ideas, and stay informed about industry trends.

Diversity: Embrace different perspectives, respect cultural differences, ensure all voices are heard and respected, and consider multicultural audiences in work.

Fun/Make Work Play: Contribute to an enjoyable work environment, inspire passion and joy, be inclusive, and participate in social activities and outings.

Reasons You'll Love Working Here

Long-Term Client Relationships: Our clients stay with us for over 12 years on average, showcasing our commitment and success in serving their needs.

Award-Winning Projects: Engage in projects that have received industry accolades, contributing to our agency's reputation for excellence.

Collaborative Culture: Experience genuine appreciation for your contributions, collaborate with talented colleagues, and work with exciting clients.

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a hybrid work model with flexible scheduling, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Diversity and Inclusion: Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, fostering creativity and innovation.

Continuous Learning: Access opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring your career evolves alongside our organization.

Benefits Highlights:

Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our flexible time-off policy, with most teammates enjoying 4-6 weeks off per year for vacation and holidays.

Family-Friendly Policies: Benefit from 12 weeks of 100% fully-paid leave for new parents, supporting your work-life integration.

Health and Wellness Benefits: Access comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans with discounts. Additional support with short-term and long-term disability benefits, telemedicine and behavioral health care through Teladoc, and access the Calm app.

Lifestyle Benefits: Make the most of our wellness and creative stipend, alongside access to company discount programs offered through our partners and phone plan stipend.

Financial Planning Support: Enjoy 401k benefits with contributions from Marcus Thomas, student loan paydown opportunities, and college savings contributions.

Interview Process

Our interview process is designed to help us understand your fit for the role and for you to learn about our agency culture. It usually involves the following steps:

Initial Screening

Conversation with Recruiting Team

Conversation with Hiring Manager

Team Member

Final Selection

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Marcus Thomas, we believe diversity is a strength and that great ideas come from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating opportunities for talented individuals who have been historically underrepresented in our industry.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people of any religion or nationality, and people with disabilities to apply.

Our hiring process is equitable, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where all team members can grow, thrive, and do their best work.

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