Merkle Schweiz
VP, Technology Strategy (B2B Commerce)
Merkle Schweiz, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
As our new B2B Commerce Technology Strategist, you will report to the SVP of Technology Strategy and partner with other senior leaders, analysts and managers on each project. You will be called to master our frameworks and develop an advanced understanding of how B2B commerce ecosystems promote complex buying experiences. You will work across industries with subject matter experts to deliver sound consulting recommendations informing planning, strategic decisions and technical implementations.
You Will:
Provide expertise, vendor knowledge, and industry best practices across B2B commerce technology components including: Product Information Management (PIM), Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ), B2B Commerce Platforms, Order Orchestration, and Integration Middleware
Connect B2B commerce capabilities to client needs and build compelling stories to explain value
Build relationships and manage client expectations by facilitating and driving client meetings and discussions
Lead daily delivery efforts partnering with engagement team members to complete materials in PowerPoint, Excel (maintaining spreadsheets), and Lucidchart
Lead discovery meetings with clients, new partners, vendors or subject matter experts taking notes, gathering documentation and identifying follow-ups
Bring an industry-leading perspective about B2B commerce technology and create expertise in complex buying journeys
Provide opinions and recommendations for quote-to-cash processes, self-service portals, and B2B marketplace strategies
Lead consulting engagements by building storytelling and developing recommendations for digital B2B transformation
Partner with CX & C teams to ensure B2B experiences rival B2C in sophistication while maintaining enterprise complexity
Develop materials illustrating how PIM, CPQ, and commerce platforms work together to support complex B2B buying
Support business development opportunities across variety of industries as a B2B commerce subject matter expert
You Have:
8+ years of experience consulting within B2B commerce technology OR 8+ years implementing B2B commerce platforms in enterprise environments
Senior knowledge of B2B commerce concepts including product configuration, dynamic pricing, quote management, and order orchestration
Expert knowledge in PIM systems, CPQ platforms, and B2B commerce solutions from vendors like SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, commercetools, or similar
Experience with B2B-specific challenges: complex pricing models, approval workflows, account hierarchies, and contract management
Expert proficiency in Excel (can maintain spreadsheets), PowerPoint, Lucidchart, Miro and Visio
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
Ability to travel for clients up to 25%
Additional Qualifications:
Experience with API-first commerce architectures and microservices
Experience with industry-specific B2B requirements (manufacturing, distribution, healthcare)
Knowledge of B2B payment systems and credit management
Success leading digital transformation projects for B2B organizations
Understanding of how B2B commerce integrates with ERP and CRM systems
The annual base salary range for this position is $163,000-$263,350. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.
Benefits available with this position include:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance,
Life insurance,
Short-term and long-term disability insurance,
401k,
Flexible paid time off,
At least 15 paid holidays per year,
Paid sick and safe leave, and
Paid parental leave.
Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.
To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply" button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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