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Join to apply for the Applications Specialist Salesforce role at Grant Thornton Australia. 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction Promotion opportunity | structured learning and development at all career levels Permanent, full-time opportunity Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world''s leading independentlyowned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms. Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people, and communities, and our promise to Reach for Remarkable by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalized experience. In Australia, were proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there. About This Role We are seeking a skilled and proactive Applications Specialist Salesforce to manage and optimize our Sales Cloud CRM and integrated platforms across the broader marketing technology ecosystem. Working closely with our internal Marketing, Communications and Business Development team (MCBD), this role is pivotal in ensuring the CRM platform supports business objectives, enhances user experience, and drives operational efficiency across the firms sales and marketing functions. The role will also involve support of our internal ITSM platform and template management/document automation platform. Key Responsibilities Salesforce Administration Maintain and configure Salesforce Sales Cloud including objects, fields, workflows, validation rules, reports, dashboards, and user roles. Manage user setup, permissions, profiles, and data access to ensure security and compliance. Monitor system performance and security, troubleshooting issues to ensure platform stability. Stay current with Salesforce releases; roadmap future releases based on available features and business requests. Manage the ongoing relationship with Salesforce, partners, and internal champion networks. Platform Integration & Support Support integrations between Salesforce and other platforms (e.g., marketing automation tools, data enrichment services, ERP systems). Collaborate within the Digital team to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability. Process Optimization Partner with the MCBD team to identify, assess, design, and deliver enhancements to the platform, maximizing ROI and aiming for operational efficiency. Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within the CRM and connected platforms. Training & Documentation Support the Digital training function with enduser training, support, and documentation to promote adoption and effective use of Salesforce. Additional Systems Administer the Freshservice ITSM platform and Templafy template management & document automation platform. Required Skills & experience Relevant tertiary qualification or combination of qualification/experience within the IT field. Demonstrated experience in the support and management of Salesforce Sales Cloud. Strong understanding of CRM best practices, data governance, and user experience principles. Excellent customer service skills and proactive, customerfocused attitude. Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of crossfunctional teams. Demonstrated ability to proactively manage work priorities, problemsolve, and meet deadlines. Proven experience in staying up to date with latest technology trends. Desirable Relevant experience with marketing automation and data enrichment platforms including Adobe Marketo, Workfront, Outreach, 6Sense, and Introhive. Experience with administering ITSM platform, FreshService. Experience with administering template management platform, Templafy. SALESFORCE Administrator certification. Strong understanding of ITIL principles and service management tooling/processes, with ITIL v4 certification highly desirable. Business process reengineering and design experience, including the creation of process documents, user documentation, and report generation. Previous experience in an accounting, finance, or professional services environment. If youre interested in this role but dont feel that you match every single one of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you and explore the unique skillset and attributes that you can bring to the team. Reach your remarkable At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do, remarkable things are possible. Were a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Were driven by our shared purpose we care for our people, clients, and communities and support them to thrive. With us, youll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities building your confidence and capabilities at every step. Youll be supported, motivated, and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. Youll be empowered to build a career path thats tailored to you and encouraged to make a meaningful difference, and well make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated. Remarkable perks that put you first Balance work from home with collaborative team connection days. Respectful & supportive teams. Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts. Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave | paid secondary carers leave. And many more! Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process? We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent. Click here for recruitment support information and to learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Grant Thornton. Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity. 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