Salesforce Administrator

Find your place at The Partners Group, a purpose-driven company committed to making a difference in our community through our work and inspiring others to do the same.

TPG’s success is driven by a culture that values partnerships. We’re looking for people who invest in their relationships, seek to learn, create winning solutions for all, and do what they say they are going to do. Hard work goes without saying at TPG, supported by our culture that thrives on having fun while living well. This is what it means to be a partner for our clients and teammates.

Are you ready to join an amazing organization that has won too many “Employer of Choice” awards to list? Let’s work together!

The Partners Group currently has a unique opportunity for an innovative Salesforce professional to join our Operations team in Portland, OR as a Salesforce Administrator.

Please note: We are not accepting applications or inquiries from external recruiters or staffing agencies. Direct applicants only.

How you will make an impact at TPG

We are seeking a Salesforce Administrator to join our IT team and take ownership of managing, optimizing, and enhancing our Salesforce platform. This role is crucial in ensuring system stability, improving workflows, and enabling business efficiency. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to configure, maintain, and enhance Salesforce capabilities while troubleshooting issues and implementing scalable solutions.

Beyond day-to-day administration, you'll play a key role in strategic system improvements, automation, and user adoption, helping drive operational success across the organization.

A typical day in this role

• Manage Salesforce administration, including user setup, security settings, reports, dashboards, workflows, and system configurations.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting, managing support tickets and ensuring data integrity.
• Automate processes using Salesforce Flow, optimizing workflows and system efficiency.
• Maintain sandbox environments and deploy changes using Gearset or Change Sets, following best practices.
• Monitor system performance, manage data backups, and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Collaborate with business users and the IT team to implement enhancements and maximize platform functionality.
• Review Salesforce releases, assess impacts on the organization, and ensure smooth updates and improvements.
• Maintain system documentation and provide user training to optimize adoption and efficiency.

Key details

Location: Portland, OR (preferred), in-office with hybrid remote opportunities

Hours: 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri

Salary Range: $70,000-80,000 annually (depending on experience)

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for long periods of time, ability to communicate verbally and in writing, and ability to handle long periods of screen time.

Travel: Minimal overnight travel (3–4 times per year) for office visits, training, or conferences. Employees within 50 miles of a TPG office may be expected to work onsite 2–3 days per week.

What you’ll bring to the table (required qualifications)

• Salesforce Administrator Certification with 3 years of hands-on experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of Sales Cloud and Financial Services Cloud (or Service Cloud as a substitute).
• At least one year of hands-on experience with Salesforce Flow for process automation.
• A solid understanding of Salesforce best practices, system architecture, and governance.
• Experience managing user roles, permissions, and system security settings.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a collaborative technical team and managing multiple priorities in a matrixed structure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What will make you really stand out (preferred qualifications)

• Experience working with Apex code (even basic familiarity is a plus).
• Ability to create and manage custom objects in Salesforce.
• Familiarity with Gearset for change management and deployment.
• Experience supporting a for-profit business with at least 75 Salesforce users.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset to identify and implement system improvements.

What TPG can offer you

• A rich benefits package including generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and employee stock purchase program
• Support and development to cultivate your knowledge and continuing education to maintain or support your professional designations
• Community Involvement perks, including 8 hours paid volunteer time per quarter, charitable contributions matched by TPG, and an all-company holiday volunteer day

Commitment to diversity

TPG promotes a culture of inclusion and is committed to growing the diversity of our workforce. This is a place where all employees have the opportunity to achieve their goals and meet the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Embracing and encouraging a diverse range of perspectives makes us stronger, smarter, and more effective. The sum of our individual differences drives our culture, reputation, and achievements.

Apply Today

Join our team and help us maximize the potential of Salesforce to drive efficiency and innovation! Complete the application using your resume - a cover letter is not required, but we'd love to learn why you're interested in the opportunity to join us.

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