Salesforce Business Analyst III - Service Cloud

The Salesforce Business Analyst for Service Cloud is instrumental in supporting the strategic direction and governance of Service Cloud. With a strong understanding of case management, service operations, and process optimization, the Analyst supports the implementation of advanced CRM service functionalities. Through close collaboration with business stakeholders, this role drives service-centric design, leverages data-driven decision-making, and ensures alignment of Service Cloud capabilities with customer support and business objectives.Why work with us? > Benefits are effective on day one for all full-time direct hires. > Training programs are available to help guide team members and develop new skills. > Growth Opportunities - there are immense opportunities to grow your career. > You will be part of a Global Company - our family brands are backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.Detailed DescriptionThe Salesforce Business Analyst for Service Cloud is instrumental in supporting the strategic direction and governance of Service Cloud. With a comprehensive understanding of case lifecycle management, contact center operations, and process optimization, the Analyst enables the implementation of scalable and efficient customer service solutions. This role partners with stakeholders to design service-centric solutions, improve agent productivity, and enhance customer experience through data-driven insights.Responsibilities may include:Product Administration:Support all aspects of Service Cloud administration, including case management, omnichannel routing, knowledge management, automation (flows), and service console optimization.Requirements Gathering:Collaborate with business stakeholders and SMEs to elicit, document, and prioritize requirements for customer support processes, case handling, and service operations.Story Development:Develop clear and detailed Jira user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria to support efficient solution design and development.Data Management:Manage data governance practices to ensure high levels of data quality, integrity, and security across case, customer, and interaction data. Perform audits to proactively identify and resolve data issues.Process Improvement:Drive continuous improvement of end-to-end service processes, including case intake, triage, escalation, and resolution. Leverage automation, AI (e.g., case classification, sentiment), and analytics within Service Cloud.User Acceptance Testing Management:Own planning, coordination, and execution of UAT for Service Cloud enhancements, including test script creation, defect tracking, and resolution.Agile Methodology:Work within Agile frameworks, contributing to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and iterative delivery of Service Cloud features.Troubleshooting and Support:Act as a primary point of contact for Service Cloud issues, supporting users (agents, supervisors) and driving root cause analysis and resolution of system or process challenges.Training:Support the development of training materials, working with the Training Team to ensure effective adoption of Service Cloud features by service teams.Platform Updates:Serve as a subject matter expert on Service Cloud capabilities (e.g., Case Management, Omnichannel, Knowledge, Service Cloud Voice), providing recommendations on enhancements, releases, and new feature adoption.Integration Support:Support integration efforts between Service Cloud and telephony systems (e.g., Amazon Connect), external platforms, and internal systems to enable seamless service operations.Partner with enterprise and solution architects to align Service Cloud implementations with broader enterprise architecture.Perform other tasks as assignedNature and Scope:Applies advanced knowledge of Service Cloud and service operations processesWorks independently with limited supervision while managing projects and deliverablesMay coach and guide junior analystsHandles complex problems requiring analytical thinking and innovative solutionsKnowledge and Skills:Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Jira, ConfluenceStrong understanding of Service Cloud (case management, omnichannel, knowledge, automation)Detail-oriented with a strategic mindsetExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsProactive and self-driven with a continuous improvement mindsetStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate service data into actionable insightsKnowledge of data governance and data quality best practicesExperience:5–10 years of experience with Salesforce or another CRM platformHands-on experience with Service Cloud (preferred)Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related fieldSalesforce Service Cloud certification preferredMaster’s degree is a plusPeople Manager:NoPhysical Requirements/Work Environment:Ability to perform essential responsibilities with or without accommodationsCollaborative team environmentMay require occasional overtime during major releases or peak support periodsReports To:Manager, Product Owner – Salesforce Service CloudQualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.Job SummaryRequisition Number: SALES013027Job Category: Transformation Program OfficeSchedule: Full-Time