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Absa Group

Salesforce Marketing Architect – Functional Design Lead

Absa Group

. Own Marketing Cloud architecture and end-to-end functional design .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeSandton • South AfricaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud architecture and functional design, with a strong focus on client-centric journey design and integration capabilities. Proven ability to lead cross-domain technology solutions and enhance client engagement through data-driven strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Salesforce Marketing Cloud ArchitectureFunctional DesignClient EngagementIntegration CapabilitiesJourney Builder

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Hard Skills
Salesforce Marketing CloudCRM IntegrationData ArchitectureSegmentationAutomation StudioMarketing Data ArchitectureDeliverabilityConsent ManagementDesign AssuranceEnterprise Solution Delivery
Soft Skills
LeadershipCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Marketing CloudCRMAnalytics
Certifications & Qualifications
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement CertificationData Cloud Certification
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesCIBB2BMulti-BusinessRegulated Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own Marketing Cloud architecture and end-to-end functional design
  • Connect Marketing Cloud, CRM, client data, analytics, consent and integration capabilities
  • Design client-centric journeys informed by relationship, hierarchy, sector and opportunity context
  • Define how meaningful marketing signals flow back into CRM and support Relationship Managers
  • Translate complex CIB needs into scalable Salesforce features and solutions
  • Lead design assurance across engineers, analysts, consultants and delivery partners
  • Help shape intelligent and increasingly AI-enabled client engagement
  • Drive the design and delivery of fit-for-purpose, business strategy-aligned, high-impact, cross-domain technology solution blueprints and associated solutions
  • Build architectural capability in development teams across an estate

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience in information systems, computer science, digital marketing, data, engineering or a related discipline
  • 8+ years experience in CRM, digital marketing technology, customer engagement, functional design or enterprise solution delivery
  • At least 3 years leading complex Salesforce Marketing Cloud architecture or enterprise implementations
  • Demonstrated experience designing Marketing Cloud for a large, regulated, multi-business or multi-jurisdiction organisation
  • Deep hands-on Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement expertise
  • Strong functional design, integration and architecture experience
  • Understanding of Journey Builder, Automation Studio, marketing data architecture, segmentation, security, consent, deliverability and CRM integration
  • Relevant Marketing Cloud Engagement, Salesforce and Data Cloud certifications are advantageous
  • Financial Services, CIB or complex B2B experience is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive
  • Reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process
  • Preference may be given to candidates from underrepresented designated groups, including persons with disabilities