Forward Deployed Consultant / Senior Consultant
What you'll need to apply
Fields this application requires
Company-specific questions
- Do you have the unrestricted right to work in the country to which you're applying? (You must answer “No” if you are on any visa or possess any government issued work authorization document that has an expiration date; you should answer “Yes” if you have DACA or TPS authorization in the US)
- Government Employment: In the last 5 years, have you been an employee of a U.S. federal, state, or local government, including a "special Government employee" (defined under 18 U.S.C. §202), or a member of the U.S. Armed Services (including Reserve and Guard components)?
- I attest/confirm that I have no post-government employment restrictions currently applicable to me that have not already been addressed or disclosed in the previous questions, OR that if I am aware of any applicable restrictions, I will disclose them to the recruiter if contacted for further processing of my application. If I received written advice from my current or former government employer about work restrictions that are still active, I will provide it to the recruiter if contacted for further processing of my application.
- Are you currently or have you in the past been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment or declared ineligible for award of a contract by any federal agency?
- As a U.S. company that exports software and technology internationally, we must comply with U.S. export control laws in every country where we operate. The information provided will be used to determine whether we need to obtain an Export Control License for your employment if you are hired. Are you a citizen, national or permanent resident of Iran, Cuba, North Korea or Syria?
- Regarding future positions at Salesforce, please select one of the following options
- I acknowledge that I have read, reviewed and answered the above questions truthfully and accurately. I further understand, and agree, that any offer of employment I may receive from Salesforce is conditional on the truth of the above statements and that, in the event it is subsequently determined that any of the above is inaccurate, any such offer of employment can be rescinded and, in the event I have commenced employment, such employment will be terminated, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Please select "yes" if you acknowledge.
About this role
Employer-provided description, formatted for easier reading.
The Forward Deployed Consultant / Senior Consultant sits at the intersection of customer engagement and platform innovation. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automated business process solutions ("Blueprints") using Agentforce platform capabilities — while also owning the roadmap and feature lifecycle for scalable process solutions that drive measurable customer value.
You will partner closely with customer-facing teams, AI agents, engineering, and design to transform manual, fragmented workflows into automated solutions. You are customer-obsessed, execution-focused, and passionate about solving big problems with creative solutions at speed and quality.
Responsibilities
Roadmap & Solution Ownership
- Own the roadmap for process blueprints and automation solutions, balancing strategic direction with foundational execution needs
- Own the feature lifecycle for specific components from discovery through launch and iteration
- Identify operational inefficiencies, manual processes, and automation opportunities across customer and internal workflows
Blueprint Design & Execution
- Partner with customer-facing team leaders to map and analyze customer requirements for new solutions
- Build solution blueprints and workflow automations using current platform features
- Work directly with AI agents and prompting tools to design automated, enterprise-grade solutions
- Validate, test, and iterate blueprints for accuracy, consistency, and performance
Technical Specification & Delivery
- Translate high-level strategic goals and customer requirements into clear Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), user stories, and technical acceptance criteria
- Manage the product backlog, prioritize sprints, and drive consistent delivery using Agile methodologies
- Document solution architecture, demonstrations, and implementation guidelines
Customer & Market Research
- Conduct user interviews and quantitative analysis to deeply understand customer pain points and identify product opportunities
- Act as the voice of the customer within the development process
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering and Design (UX/UI) to ensure technical feasibility and intuitive user experiences
- Provide structured, detailed feedback to Product Managers regarding feature gaps and enhancements needed to support scalability
- Support rollout and enablement of blueprint solutions across teams and customers
Required Qualifications
- 3-8+ years of experience in Product Management, Process Automation, Business Analysis, or Solutions Consulting
- Experience building external-facing products in enterprise B2B SaaS environments
- Strong understanding of business workflow mapping, process modeling, and process improvement methodologies
- Proven experience translating business requirements into structured automated workflows or solutions
- Hands-on technical experience with automation tools, workflow builders, AI prompting, or low/no-code platforms
- Excellent spoken and written communication with ability to present complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to collaborate with virtual and global cross-functional teams including engineering, design, and customer success
- Rigor and consistency in managing product backlogs and executing delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in SaaS, AI automation, supply chain operations, contact center operations, or customer experience technology
- Experience with prompt design or agent-based automation solutions
- Familiarity with the Salesforce platform ecosystem (e.g., APIs, platform services)
- Experience with network effects and cold start strategies
- Familiarity with feature prioritization and product feedback processes
- Lean, Six Sigma, or related process improvement certification
- A related technical degree
- Experience within the Supply Chain or Financial Services sector highly preferred
Success Metrics
- Efficiency improvements and measurable reduction in manual work for customers
- Blueprint adoption, usage outcomes, and tangible business value delivered (e.g., cost savings)
- Quality and clarity of roadmap feedback influencing platform improvements
- Time-to-value and scalability of solution deployments
- Customer satisfaction and depth of engagement with deployed solutions
*LI-Y