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Salesforce Functional Practice Director page is loaded Salesforce Functional Practice Director Apply locations Sydney Melbourne - 510 Church Street time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1086283 Job Description: Merkle are a team of dreamers, doers, and deliverers. Our collaborative and agile ways of working mean youll develop versatile skills and be exposed to new and exciting thinking. Combine that with a pioneering spirit aimed at making a positive impact on brands, society & each other and youll soon realise why were at the forefront of the digital economy. Merkle is proud to be Salesforce 1 Salesforce global agency partner, having been voted partner of the year 5 times in our recent history. As a summit partner, weve implemented more than 2,000 solutions across all clouds. We have over 1,500 professionals worldwide and have over 8,500 certifications across the Salesforce product suite. We''re relaunching our Salesforce Practice in Australia and were looking for an exceptional Salesforce Practice Functional Director to help shape its future as the technology landscape continues to evolve at a rapidly changing pace. As part of a leading digital agency, our current Salesforce team blends creativity, CX thinking, and technical excellence. We need a passionate, people-first leader to guide our functional consultants, elevate delivery quality, and drive real business outcomes for our clients. What Youll Do: Lead and grow a team of Salesforce functional consultants across multiple clouds (e.g. Sales, Service, Experience, Data). Act as the strategic functional lead across key client engagements, ensuring design excellence and client satisfaction. Partner with the Salesforce executive team and internal stakeholders to define value propositions and go-to-market offerings. Help shape recruitment, mentoring, and capability uplift strategies across the practice. Translate business needs into scalable Salesforce solutionsand bring the best of our creative agency DNA into every engagement. What You Bring: Proven experience in Salesforce consultingideally in a leadership or principal functional role. Expertise across multiple Salesforce clouds, with deep knowledge of at least one (Sales, Service, Experience, or Marketing). A passion for mentoring, coaching and uplifting teamsnot just managing. Strong client engagement skills, from pre-sales through delivery. Salesforce certifications, from Associate to Administration levels. Why Join Us? Shape something new : Be a key player in rebuilding a Salesforce practice with full leadership support. This isnt just another roleits a platform to make your mark and build something lasting. Agency Salesforce = Unique : Collaborate with strategists, creatives, and technologists to deliver standout and ground-breaking solutions including new fields such as data and AI. Flexible and empowering : work when and where you''re at your best, with our Be the Best You policy plus a $250 contribution toward your home office setup. Unplug, recharge and give something back: Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years, 3 company-wide wellness days each year and be part of our annual whole-company volunteering event, One Day for Change. Sound like you? Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation. Lets redefine what a Salesforce partner can look liketogether. LI-AS2 LI-Hybrid MerkleAU Location: Sydney Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Cant find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good . Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. Were leading the way helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud . In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits . We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. J-18808-Ljbffr