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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, ambitious, and visionary German-speaking Salesforce Solution Architect to lead the architecture, design, and technical delivery of our Salesforce Consumer Goods (CG) Cloud solutions. In this role, you will bridge the gap between business strategy and enterprise technology, translating complex FMCG commercial goals into a scalable architecture. You will serve as the trusted authority for cross-functional teams, ensuring mobile offline performance, seamless data integration, and enterprise-grade system stability.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end architectural design for Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (Retail Execution, Offline Mobile App, Trade Promotion Management, DSD/Van Sales).
Define system topologies, data models, integration patterns, and security frameworks aligned with Salesforce architectural best practices.
Architect robust Offline Mobile Sync Strategy, optimizing local device payload sizes, historical data ingestion, and sync performance for field reps.
Has a good understanding of the FMCG Industry and has a business mindset.
Works closely with Business Consultants to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions.
Has a good understanding of a typical day in the life of a Key Account Managers and Field Sales Representatives.
Conduct architecture reviews (Design Review Boards), evaluate code vs. point and click configuration or out-of-the-box capabilities.
Govern platform technical debt, oversee code reviews, and project quality.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Salesforce Developers, System Integrators (SIs), and Technical Consultants.
Design seamless integration patterns connecting Salesforce CG Cloud with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and/OR Supply Chain tools via middleware or REST/SOAP APIs.
Architect data pipelines leveraging

Requirements

Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Architect (Solution, Functional, or Enterprise Architect).
Proven track record leading at least 2+ full-lifecycle enterprise implementations of Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud (or legacy CloudSense/AFS Retail Execution platforms).
Deep functional domain knowledge in FMCG / CPG industry processes.
Advanced expertise in designing for the Salesforce CG Cloud Offline Mobile App architecture and sync engines.
Demonstrated mastery of Salesforce platform security, Large Data Volumes (LDV), Apex performance tuning, and Governor Limits.
Excellent communication skills in German & English verbal and written; English & German languages are a must, additional languages are considered a benefit.
Conflict management skills, being able to handle uncomfortable conversations.

Skills

Salesforce Solution Architect
Salesforce Consumer Goods Cloud
Retail Execution
Offline Mobile App
Trade Promotion Management
DSD/Van Sales
System topologies
Data models
Integration patterns
Security frameworks
Salesforce architectural best practices
Offline Mobile Sync Strategy
FMCG Industry
Business mindset
Salesforce Developers
System Integrators (SIs)
Technical Consultants
ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Supply Chain tools
REST/SOAP APIs
Salesforce platform security
Large Data Volumes (LDV)
Apex performance tuning
Governor Limits
German
English
Conflict management
Strong communication skills
C-level executives
Global/Regional templates
Innovative mindset
Adaptability
Meaningfulness
Bravery

Location

Germany

Work Type

Remote-first culture

Experience Level

5+ years of hands-on experience as a Salesforce Architect

About the Company

We help Consumer Goods brands achieve commercial digital excellence - from strategy to hands-on implementation. Our teams craft omni-channel experiences and deliver Salesforce-driven solutions that optimize everything from field execution to revenue growth.
As an official Salesforce partner and a member of the Consumer Goods Cloud Advisory Board, we bring together:
Deep industry know-how in retail, healthcare, and manufacturing
Agile delivery and modern tech to solve complex business challenges
A global, remote-first culture, with colleagues across Germany, Greece, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK, and beyond
We live by our values:
Authenticity: be open and honest
Adaptability: embrace change with positivity
Meaningfulness: focus on impact, not busywork
Bravery: challenge the status quo and innovate boldly
Learn more about us at ppeak.com