Salesforce Developer

at  William Reed Ltd

WHO WE ARE

We are William Reed.
We are the leading expert in the global Food & Drink industry.
From manufacturing through to retail and hospitality – we provide the inspiration, insight and connections to power our customers’ success.
Our specialists are deeply engaged in their markets and are recognised as the most trusted professionals in their field.
For 160 years, our diverse portfolio of trusted brands has delivered the information our clients need, reaching audiences through outstanding digital media, insights, prestigious awards, innovative exhibitions, events and print.
Fulfilling our role in the 21st century has meant harnessing digital channels to deliver insightful journalism and high-value data to businesses the world over. Guided by our Mission & Values, our Group’s activities now include category defining digital and print media, innovative business events and conferences, prestigious awards and informative conferences. We offer compelling research and powerful insights to our customers as well as providing recruitment and e-learning solutions within our core markets.

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED SALESFORCE DEVELOPER WANTING TO JOIN A DYNAMIC TEAM? DO YOU EXCEL IN COMMUNICATION AND THRIVE IN A COLLABORATIVE SETTING? ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT JOINING A TEAM THAT VALUES INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT?

We are seeking a skilled Salesforce Developer and Advanced Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Salesforce development and administration, with expertise in customising and optimising Salesforce solutions to meet the needs of William Reed. This role requires a combination of technical proficiency and problem-solving skills to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions that enhance our Salesforce platform.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and work with the product owner to gather requirements and understand business needs.
• Design and implement custom Salesforce solutions, including custom objects, fields, flows, and validation rules.
• Develop and maintain Apex code, Visualforce pages, Lightning components, and other custom functionality as needed.
• Customise and configure Salesforce features to optimise platform performance and user experience.
• Integrate Salesforce with external systems using REST/SOAP APIs as and when required and other integration tools.
• Monitor system health and performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure platform stability.
• Stay current with Salesforce releases and new features and assess their impact on our organisation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Salesforce administrators, including training and documentation.
• Create user release notes for new enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and help drive continuous improvement of our Salesforce platform.
• Act as a mentor and train the current Salesforce Admins, upskilling them with the help of the Salesforce Product Manager.