Senior Salesforce Consultant

Join our innovative, global team using technology to transform the way the social sector engages with data. We run on passion, blending diverse skill sets and experiences with a collective mission to help organizations tackle challenges and achieve greater impact. We encourage all staff to push their own boundaries and drive the company in exciting new directions. As a social enterprise, we reinvest a majority of our profits in our growth and continued pursuit of our mission and vision.

Position Overview

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll work with a diverse global team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that transform the ability of social sector organizations to collect, manage, and use their data.

You’ll be a key member of our project teams, working with Solutions Architect and other consultants to design, configure and support the rollout of Salesforce systems for our clients working in the social sector. Consultants are involved throughout the entirety of a project’s life cycle — discovery and design, platform configuration (including mobile data collection tool configuration), and training / rollout. Consultants may travel to client locations to facilitate discovery and design workshops or conduct trainings.

At Vera, you will join a team of passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all dedicated to improving the way social impact organizations operate. We’re a self-motivated, creative group, and we emphasize collaboration, flexibility, and professionalism.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Facilitate discovery sessions and gather business requirements
• In partnership with the Solution Architect, design solution proposals and collaborate with clients to build implementation plans
• Configure, test and deploy high-quality systems
• Deliver client training
• Support clients in other relevant project delivery areas e.g. technical documentation, data migration etc.
• Research new technologies, methodologies, and tools relevant to nonprofits and NGOs with public health, education, poverty alleviation, and other international development focus areas
• Contribute to Vera’s learning environment by coaching junior staff

Qualifications and Experience

• 6+ years professional experience, especially in technology, the social sector or consulting
• Experience with Salesforce or other cloud relational database systems; preferably configuration experience
• 4 or more Salesforce certifications (including Salesforce Platform App Builder Certification)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Consensus builder who is fantastic at fostering relationships, generating buy-in from multiple stakeholders for proposed solutions, and building trust
• Curiosity and problem-solving skills
• Strong aptitude for using technology and data
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relational skills
• Ability to carry tasks forward independently or ask for help along the way
• Meticulousness, punctuality, and outstanding attention to detail

Preferred

• Advanced degree
• Business analysis experience
• Significant experience with data analysis software (Example – Power BI, Stata etc.).
• Proficient in the use of G-Suite applications or other common cloud-based software (i.e. Dropbox, Box, etc.).
• Awareness of core social sector concepts such as Grant Management, Impact Measurement, Fundraising etc.

Vera Solutions offers competitive compensation (including benefits), commensurate with experience and cost of living.

Employee Incentive Plan

All employees participate in our Employee Incentive Plan. Employees receive stock options, aligned to their job title and location, as part of their total compensation package.

To showcase our commitment to employee growth and well-being, Vera offers a paid sabbatical to employees who complete three consecutive years.

Student Loans

To help employees with outstanding student loans, Vera offers a Student Loan Benefit.

Child Care

In addition to robust paid parental leave, Vera assists with the costs of child care.

Retirement

Vera offers a retirement plan and contribution matching to all of its employees.

Wellness Leave

We do not cap sick leave. If you’re sick, we hope you get better!

Paid Time Off

38 days of paid leave each year, including local and company-wide holidays and a December break.

Health Care

Vera is passionate about supporting the health of you and your family. We cover medical insurance premiums, including family coverage, up to a maximum amount.

How to Apply

Complete an online application by clicking apply below.

Vera Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

What makes Vera such a great place to work?

Our Values

In everything we do, we’re guided by our core values : Excellence, Sustainability, Teamwork, Leadership, and Impact

Our Mission

As a certified B Corporation, we meet the highest social and environmental standards in pursuit of our mission.

Our Global Team

Our wonderfully diverse team spans 5 continents and speaks more than 15 different languages.

We are invested in and committed to making training, learning, and development one of Vera’s signature strengths.

Diversity & Inclusion

We value our culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We bring our full selves to work and position each other to thrive.

We run an annual leadership development initiative for emerging leaders at Vera.

Vera Solutions is a social enterprise and certified B Corporation providing cloud and mobile solutions that help social sector organizations better track their impact, streamline their operations, and create feedback loops that put data in the hands of those who need it.

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