Business Transformation Manager (Salesforce)

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement &amp; Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.</p> <p><strong>About WPP</strong></p> <p>WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite&nbsp;cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel&nbsp;in a single company –&nbsp;powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open,&nbsp;to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit&nbsp;<u><a href="http://wpp.com/" data-outlook-id="2714312b-312f-4651-9f88-d8a4e47547bc">WPP.com</a></u>.</p></div><h2 data-start="139" data-end="167"><strong data-start="142" data-end="167">This is the challenge</strong></h2> <p data-start="168" data-end="212">Shape growth. Build relevance. Drive impact.</p> <p data-start="214" data-end="525">We’re looking for a senior, consultative commercial leader with deep Salesforce experience to accelerate and scale our Salesforce-related growth in the UK. This is a high-impact role focused on shaping demand, strengthening our position in the Salesforce ecosystem and driving complex, high-value opportunities.</p> <p data-start="527" data-end="806">This is <strong data-start="535" data-end="542">not</strong> a traditional software sales role. It’s for someone with a consulting mindset who understands large-scale transformation, can navigate complex client environments and feels comfortable operating between clients, Salesforce teams and global delivery organisations.</p> <p data-start="808" data-end="950">You’ll play a visible role in expanding our Salesforce footprint—contributing both to near-term opportunities and longer-term growth strategy.</p> <h2 data-start="957" data-end="984"><strong data-start="960" data-end="984">What you’ll be doing</strong></h2> <ul data-start="985" data-end="1723"> <li data-start="985" data-end="1076"> <p data-start="987" data-end="1076">Leading the development and growth of Salesforce-related opportunities in the UK market</p> </li> <li data-start="1077" data-end="1179"> <p data-start="1079" data-end="1179">Building strong, trusted relationships with Salesforce Account Executives, RVPs and Industry Leads</p> </li> <li data-start="1180" data-end="1294"> <p data-start="1182" data-end="1294">Originating and shaping opportunities through thought leadership, points of view and content-led conversations</p> </li> <li data-start="1295" data-end="1431"> <p data-start="1297" data-end="1431">Engaging senior client stakeholders in strategic discussions around customer experience, data, AI and operating model transformation</p> </li> <li data-start="1432" data-end="1511"> <p data-start="1434" data-end="1511">Contributing to account strategies across a focused set of priority clients</p> </li> <li data-start="1512" data-end="1615"> <p data-start="1514" data-end="1615">Working closely with global and nearshore delivery teams to shape compelling, scalable propositions</p> </li> <li data-start="1616" data-end="1723"> <p data-start="1618" data-end="1723">Acting as a visible and credible Salesforce specialist, both externally in the UK market and internally</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="1730" data-end="1758"><strong data-start="1733" data-end="1758">What we want from you</strong></h2> <ul data-start="1759" data-end="2606"> <li data-start="1759" data-end="1850"> <p data-start="1761" data-end="1850">10–15+ years’ experience in consulting, advisory or transformation-led commercial roles</p> </li> <li data-start="1851" data-end="2024"> <p data-start="1853" data-end="2024">Background equivalent to Senior Manager or early Managing Director level in a leading consulting or systems integration firm (e.g. Accenture, Deloitte, McKinsey Digital)</p> </li> <li data-start="2025" data-end="2118"> <p data-start="2027" data-end="2118">Strong understanding of Salesforce-enabled transformation (Core CRM, Marketing, Data, AI)</p> </li> <li data-start="2119" data-end="2202"> <p data-start="2121" data-end="2202">Proven ability to sell and shape complex, multi-cloud transformation programmes</p> </li> <li data-start="2203" data-end="2283"> <p data-start="2205" data-end="2283">Trusted advisor profile with senior client stakeholders and Salesforce teams</p> </li> <li data-start="2284" data-end="2358"> <p data-start="2286" data-end="2358">Commercially minded, results-oriented and comfortable taking ownership</p> </li> <li data-start="2359" data-end="2421"> <p data-start="2361" data-end="2421">Naturally consultative: you lead with insight, not product</p> </li> <li data-start="2422" data-end="2508"> <p data-start="2424" data-end="2508">Content-led and narrative-driven, using points of view and use cases to open doors</p> </li> <li data-start="2509" data-end="2606"> <p data-start="2511" data-end="2606">Relational and collaborative, able to build trust across clients, partners and internal teams</p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;in?</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>If&nbsp;you&nbsp;meet&nbsp;the&nbsp;requirements&nbsp;and&nbsp;see&nbsp;yourself&nbsp;working&nbsp;in&nbsp;an&nbsp;innovative&nbsp;environment,&nbsp;we&nbsp;want&nbsp;to&nbsp;meet&nbsp;you! 🚀&nbsp;</p> <p>Are&nbsp;you&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to&nbsp;transform&nbsp;the&nbsp;way&nbsp;we&nbsp;work?&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>#LI-EMEA</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB"><span lang="EN-GB">We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.</span></span></span></p> <p><span class="normaltextrun"><span lang="EN-GB">WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.</span></span><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p><span class="scxw176048299"><span lang="EN-GB">VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). 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