8x8
Partner Experience Business Analysis Manager Apply locations UK-London Office time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R1223 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry's most integrated platform for Customer Experience-combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8 Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration. We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity. As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth. We are seeking a Business Analysis Manager with extensive expertise in Salesforce technologies and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our global partner ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex partner programs, including recruitment, onboarding, registration, support, self-ordering, billing, and marketing. This role will leverage Salesforce Sales Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud to deliver scalable and innovative solutions for our global partner network. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Act as the primary functional lead for PRM initiatives, driving the design and implementation of Salesforce Experience Cloud portals tailored for global partner ecosystems. Define and document the architecture for PRM portals, including user roles, permissions, sharing rules, and data visibility. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and Salesforce platform capabilities. Partner Portal Management: Lead the configuration and optimization of Salesforce Experience Cloud portals for partner onboarding, registration, enablement, and self-service capabilities. Manage complex partner lifecycle processes, including recruitment, accreditation, performance tracking, and partner tiering. Implement and maintain advanced PRM features such as deal registration, lead distribution, partner ordering, partner billing, and partner marketing programs. Requirement Gathering & Solution Design: Collaborate with global business stakeholders to gather and document PRM-specific requirements, including partner hierarchies, tiering, and performance tracking. Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows. Conduct workshops and interviews with business teams to identify pain points and recommend process improvements. Salesforce Configuration & Integration: Configure Salesforce Sales Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud to support partner ordering, billing, and marketing processes. Leverage Salesforce features like Opportunity Splits, Campaign Influence, and Partner Roles to enhance partner collaboration and performance tracking. Integrate third-party tools (e.g., Marketing Cloud, Tableau) for advanced data analysis, reporting, and partner engagement. Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and best practices. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for PRM and Salesforce technologies, recommending enhancements and providing ongoing support to improve partner experiences. Project Delivery & Support: Act as the primary functional lead for PRM projects, coordinating with developers, architects, and administrators to ensure seamless implementation. Provide demos of new functionality to stakeholders and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business testing, and post-production support. Ensure scalability and maintainability of PRM portals by adhering to Salesforce best practices. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze partner performance data and generate actionable insights to improve partner engagement and program effectiveness. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key partner metrics, such as deal registration, order fulfillment, and billing accuracy. Agile & Scrum Methodologies: Work within Agile and Scrum frameworks to deliver PRM solutions in iterative sprints. Participate in sprint planning, grooming sessions, and retrospectives to ensure alignment with project goals. Additional Responsibilities: Product Management Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Managers to align PRM initiatives with the overall product roadmap and business strategy. Serve as a bridge between the product team and business stakeholders, managing expectations and maintaining alignment. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct ongoing market discovery and viability assessments to ensure the PRM solutions remain competitive and aligned with industry trends. Account for business value, economics, and budget considerations in PRM initiatives. Product Marketing & OCM: Develop product marketing strategies and organizational change management (OCM) plans to ensure successful adoption of PRM solutions. Accountable for achieving product-market fit for PRM solutions. Required Skills & Experience: Salesforce Expertise: 10+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud. Proven experience in designing and implementing PRM portals for global partner ecosystems. Strong understanding of Salesforce CRM functionalities, including partner lifecycle management, deal registration, lead distribution, and performance tracking. Technical Skills: Familiarity with Salesforce Experience Cloud configuration, including branding, navigation, and personalized experiences using Experience Builder. Knowledge of Salesforce security models, sharing rules, and data access configurations specific to PRM portals. Experience with third-party tools like Marketing Cloud, Tableau, or similar platforms for data analysis and reporting is a plus. Certifications: Salesforce Certifications such as Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Experience Cloud Consultant, or Sales Cloud Consultant are highly desirable. Additional certifications in CPQ or Service Cloud are a plus. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish. Ability to envision end-to-end impacts of functionality and build requirements accordingly. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the SaaS industry, particularly in handling reseller order and billing processes for SaaS services. Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for IT project delivery. Knowledge of partner business plans, partner tiers, and partner lifecycle management in a global context. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Salesforce technologies and global partner ecosystems. Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on professional growth. Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Partner Experience Business Analysis Manager Apply locations UK-London Office time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R1223 8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry's most integrated platform for Customer Experience-combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8 Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration. We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity. As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth. We are seeking a Business Analysis Manager with extensive expertise in Salesforce technologies and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our global partner ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex partner programs, including recruitment, onboarding, registration, support, self-ordering, billing, and marketing. This role will leverage Salesforce Sales Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud to deliver scalable and innovative solutions for our global partner network. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Act as the primary functional lead for PRM initiatives, driving the design and implementation of Salesforce Experience Cloud portals tailored for global partner ecosystems. Define and document the architecture for PRM portals, including user roles, permissions, sharing rules, and data visibility. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and Salesforce platform capabilities. Partner Portal Management: Lead the configuration and optimization of Salesforce Experience Cloud portals for partner onboarding, registration, enablement, and self-service capabilities. Manage complex partner lifecycle processes, including recruitment, accreditation, performance tracking, and partner tiering. Implement and maintain advanced PRM features such as deal registration, lead distribution, partner ordering, partner billing, and partner marketing programs. Requirement Gathering & Solution Design: Collaborate with global business stakeholders to gather and document PRM-specific requirements, including partner hierarchies, tiering, and performance tracking. Translate business needs into functional specifications, user stories, and process flows. Conduct workshops and interviews with business teams to identify pain points and recommend process improvements. Salesforce Configuration & Integration: Configure Salesforce Sales Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud to support partner ordering, billing, and marketing processes. Leverage Salesforce features like Opportunity Splits, Campaign Influence, and Partner Roles to enhance partner collaboration and performance tracking. Integrate third-party tools (e.g., Marketing Cloud, Tableau) for advanced data analysis, reporting, and partner engagement. Mentorship & Leadership: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring alignment with project goals and best practices. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for PRM and Salesforce technologies, recommending enhancements and providing ongoing support to improve partner experiences. Project Delivery & Support: Act as the primary functional lead for PRM projects, coordinating with developers, architects, and administrators to ensure seamless implementation. Provide demos of new functionality to stakeholders and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business testing, and post-production support. Ensure scalability and maintainability of PRM portals by adhering to Salesforce best practices. Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze partner performance data and generate actionable insights to improve partner engagement and program effectiveness. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key partner metrics, such as deal registration, order fulfillment, and billing accuracy. Agile & Scrum Methodologies: Work within Agile and Scrum frameworks to deliver PRM solutions in iterative sprints. Participate in sprint planning, grooming sessions, and retrospectives to ensure alignment with project goals. Additional Responsibilities: Product Management Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Managers to align PRM initiatives with the overall product roadmap and business strategy. Serve as a bridge between the product team and business stakeholders, managing expectations and maintaining alignment. Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct ongoing market discovery and viability assessments to ensure the PRM solutions remain competitive and aligned with industry trends. Account for business value, economics, and budget considerations in PRM initiatives. Product Marketing & OCM: Develop product marketing strategies and organizational change management (OCM) plans to ensure successful adoption of PRM solutions. Accountable for achieving product-market fit for PRM solutions. Required Skills & Experience: Salesforce Expertise: 10+ years of hands-on experience with Salesforce Sales Cloud, CPQ, and Experience Cloud. Proven experience in designing and implementing PRM portals for global partner ecosystems. Strong understanding of Salesforce CRM functionalities, including partner lifecycle management, deal registration, lead distribution, and performance tracking. Technical Skills: Familiarity with Salesforce Experience Cloud configuration, including branding, navigation, and personalized experiences using Experience Builder. Knowledge of Salesforce security models, sharing rules, and data access configurations specific to PRM portals. Experience with third-party tools like Marketing Cloud, Tableau, or similar platforms for data analysis and reporting is a plus. Certifications: Salesforce Certifications such as Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Experience Cloud Consultant, or Sales Cloud Consultant are highly desirable. Additional certifications in CPQ or Service Cloud are a plus. Soft Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish. Ability to envision end-to-end impacts of functionality and build requirements accordingly. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the SaaS industry, particularly in handling reseller order and billing processes for SaaS services. Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for IT project delivery. Knowledge of partner business plans, partner tiers, and partner lifecycle management in a global context. Why Join Us? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Salesforce technologies and global partner ecosystems. Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on professional growth. Competitive compensation and benefits package.
McKinsey & Company, Inc.
Who You'll Work With You will be based in our London office as part of our Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice. The practice strives to help clients in both consumer and business-to-business environments on a wide variety of marketing and sales topics, and its mission is to help clients achieve marketing-driven profit growth. As a part of this practice, you'll focus on developing marketing and sales strategies for leading companies of all major industries, including consumer goods, financial services, retail, telecommunications, global energy & materials, and AI. Our clients benefit from our experience in core areas of marketing such as branding, pricing, customer experience, customer lifecycle management, customer insights, marketing ROI, digital marketing, insights & analytics, and sales & channel management. On a day-to-day basis, you will collaborate with colleagues from around the world as well as outside of the Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice to help leading organizations solve their most complex problems. From day one you will be exposed to senior McKinsey leaders and executive level clients, and will also have the opportunity to work on projects outside of the digital marketing space. Visit our website to find out more about our work and and how we help our clients . Your impact within our firm You will typically work in teams of 3-5 consultants and will be engaged in every aspect of the client project. Working hand-in-hand with clients from all major industries will be at the core of your responsibilities. You will deliver real impact by helping clients transform their marketing strategy and operations to power growth through digital expertise. In this role you'll support top organizations to leverage digital to deepen their connection with customers and to drive revenue growth quickly. This digital expertise can cut across campaigning, journey optimization, personalization, technology (MarTech/AdTech) and data/measurements. As an Associate, you will have an opportunity to build on your previous experience and as well as explore growth, marketing & sales topics that are new to you. You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on your teams. You will have a partner assigned to you to help navigate your career as well as up to five weeks of formal training in your first two years with McKinsey. Additionally, you'll receive guidance and support from your professional development team in the selection of client projects, helping you develop your skills and build your network. As a Digital Marketing Associate you will: Work with client teams to assess, strategize, and implement digital sales strategies. Identify and leverage growth opportunities to drive business objectives Manage and optimize launch campaigns across paid and owned channels; design and execute A/B tests to improve conversion rates and analyze performance metrics Help our clients develop the vision and execute on a plan to implement mar-tech and/or ad-tech platforms that will deliver enhanced customer experiences to attract and grow customers using digital marketing strategies and technology Apply your distinctive level of subject matter expertise to develop and deliver specific performance marketing strategies and programs that accelerate customer acquisition and customer value across channels Understand client needs to develop use cases and make decisions on an ambitious and visionary roadmap Size the use cases for business value and feasibility to deliver the most ROI and prioritize initiatives in areas such as retail media networks, personalization at scale, privacy-safe growth, direct to consumer activation, etc. Gather and analyze information, synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights, develop recommendations and present these both verbally and in writing (e.g., PowerPoint) to senior non-technical stakeholders Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or technology field; master's degree in these fields is a plus 5+ years of experience with end-to-end campaign management and media planning, preferably in MarTech and/or paid media environments Depth of experience in MarTech tools management and / or implementation (Adobe, Salesforce, Google, Amazon, Oracle, etc.; Ad products, Media planning, reporting and dashboarding) Breadth of knowledge across all areas of marketing and advertising technology (Data, Analytics, Email, Website, CRM, Paid media etc.) with depth and hands-on experience in at least one area (preferably paid media and/ or MarTech) Understanding of customer experience delivery using personalization & automation supported by Marketing Technology (MarTech) stack Experience with digital products, and the ability to work with in-house teams and external agencies Can prioritize initiatives based on impact/effort in the context of the client's strategy and existing capabilities Entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on can-do attitude and a keen interest in proactively developing an important new suite of services and capabilities inside the firm Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people at all levels in an organization Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively in English Willingness to travel
Who You'll Work With You will be based in our London office as part of our Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice. The practice strives to help clients in both consumer and business-to-business environments on a wide variety of marketing and sales topics, and its mission is to help clients achieve marketing-driven profit growth. As a part of this practice, you'll focus on developing marketing and sales strategies for leading companies of all major industries, including consumer goods, financial services, retail, telecommunications, global energy & materials, and AI. Our clients benefit from our experience in core areas of marketing such as branding, pricing, customer experience, customer lifecycle management, customer insights, marketing ROI, digital marketing, insights & analytics, and sales & channel management. On a day-to-day basis, you will collaborate with colleagues from around the world as well as outside of the Growth, Marketing & Sales Practice to help leading organizations solve their most complex problems. From day one you will be exposed to senior McKinsey leaders and executive level clients, and will also have the opportunity to work on projects outside of the digital marketing space. Visit our website to find out more about our work and and how we help our clients . Your impact within our firm You will typically work in teams of 3-5 consultants and will be engaged in every aspect of the client project. Working hand-in-hand with clients from all major industries will be at the core of your responsibilities. You will deliver real impact by helping clients transform their marketing strategy and operations to power growth through digital expertise. In this role you'll support top organizations to leverage digital to deepen their connection with customers and to drive revenue growth quickly. This digital expertise can cut across campaigning, journey optimization, personalization, technology (MarTech/AdTech) and data/measurements. As an Associate, you will have an opportunity to build on your previous experience and as well as explore growth, marketing & sales topics that are new to you. You will receive exceptional training as well as frequent coaching and mentoring from colleagues on your teams. You will have a partner assigned to you to help navigate your career as well as up to five weeks of formal training in your first two years with McKinsey. Additionally, you'll receive guidance and support from your professional development team in the selection of client projects, helping you develop your skills and build your network. As a Digital Marketing Associate you will: Work with client teams to assess, strategize, and implement digital sales strategies. Identify and leverage growth opportunities to drive business objectives Manage and optimize launch campaigns across paid and owned channels; design and execute A/B tests to improve conversion rates and analyze performance metrics Help our clients develop the vision and execute on a plan to implement mar-tech and/or ad-tech platforms that will deliver enhanced customer experiences to attract and grow customers using digital marketing strategies and technology Apply your distinctive level of subject matter expertise to develop and deliver specific performance marketing strategies and programs that accelerate customer acquisition and customer value across channels Understand client needs to develop use cases and make decisions on an ambitious and visionary roadmap Size the use cases for business value and feasibility to deliver the most ROI and prioritize initiatives in areas such as retail media networks, personalization at scale, privacy-safe growth, direct to consumer activation, etc. Gather and analyze information, synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights, develop recommendations and present these both verbally and in writing (e.g., PowerPoint) to senior non-technical stakeholders Your qualifications and skills Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or technology field; master's degree in these fields is a plus 5+ years of experience with end-to-end campaign management and media planning, preferably in MarTech and/or paid media environments Depth of experience in MarTech tools management and / or implementation (Adobe, Salesforce, Google, Amazon, Oracle, etc.; Ad products, Media planning, reporting and dashboarding) Breadth of knowledge across all areas of marketing and advertising technology (Data, Analytics, Email, Website, CRM, Paid media etc.) with depth and hands-on experience in at least one area (preferably paid media and/ or MarTech) Understanding of customer experience delivery using personalization & automation supported by Marketing Technology (MarTech) stack Experience with digital products, and the ability to work with in-house teams and external agencies Can prioritize initiatives based on impact/effort in the context of the client's strategy and existing capabilities Entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on can-do attitude and a keen interest in proactively developing an important new suite of services and capabilities inside the firm Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with people at all levels in an organization Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively in English Willingness to travel