Consultant, Business Consulting (Salesforce Configurator)

Nationwide•Columbus, OH

2d•$97,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. The Retirement Solutions (RS) Sales Technology team is driving a bold vision: an intelligent, connected sales ecosystem where Retirement Solutions Distribution associates are empowered by real-time insights, automation, and AI-driven guidance. At the center of this transformation is Salesforce, integrated with advanced AI capabilities that anticipate needs, streamline engagement, and accelerate outcomes. As a Business Consultant (Salesforce Configurator), you will play a pivotal role in shaping this future. This is not just a configuration role—it’s about designing and optimizing automated solutions that enhance efficiency and minimize administrative tasks, enabling teams to focus on sales while delivering a seamless, user-friendly Salesforce experience across the Retirement Solutions Sales Distribution teams. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Salesforce solutions that leverage automation and AI. We are a versatile group of individuals, working together to meet the needs of our customers. We value knowledge, strong business savvy and contributing to a stellar team dynamic. If you thrive in a busy, engaging work environment, we want to know more about you! As a Consultant, you'll act independently or as a member of a team responsible for establishing a common understanding of the business environment in which a project must be defined, designed, created, deployed, used and supported. You will participate in major process modeling, analysis and design efforts providing business performance management, organizational design and business risk management capabilities to formulate pragmatic, forward facing and impactful business transformation plans.

Requirements

Salesforce Administrator experience is required—you should be comfortable managing and creating workflows, and configuration efforts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
Passion for innovation and leveraging technology to drive business outcomes.
Exceptional organizational skills—you’ll need to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and explain technical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
Ability to manage time and deadlines efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information, business, mathematics or related field desired.
Eight plus years of dynamic experience in planning, designing and implementing company-wide business transformation initiatives.
Extensive experience in functional, process, information and data modeling, data management and warehousing and applications integration.
In-depth experience with process redesign methods and tools.
Demonstrated knowledge of standards, methodologies and frameworks, business process management and technology.
Sound knowledge of a variety of tools, concepts and techniques.
Understanding of new technologies and developments in the technology industry.
Detailed knowledge of the system development life cycle.
Knowledge of project management concepts and techniques are required.
Thorough knowledge of facilitation, performance management, organizational design and managing organization change.
Ability to lead large or sophisticated projects.
Effective communication skills and ability to deal with ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

Retirement industry knowledge is preferred, as it will help you understand the nuances of our business and client needs.
Graduate studies are preferred.
Three years of experience in project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Salesforce to support evolving Retirement Solutions business needs.
Partner with business teams to identify opportunities for automation and intelligent workflows.
Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights on best practices and emerging capabilities.
Partners with senior leaders to transform their businesses through the strategic application of people, processes and technology.
Participates in the planning process by identifying complexities, dependencies and duplications.
Demonstrates expertise in leading business process analysis/design, organizational analysis, needs assessments and cost/benefit analysis to align solutions with business strategies and direction.
Consults with functional groups within Nationwide Technology and internal business clients to develop short- and long-term business transformation plans.
Serves as process management contributor and consultant between business customers and systems area for development and implementation of business processes and procedures.
Responsible for communicating to customers, management and external sources.
Identifies critical elements of a business process that need to be managed.
Defines criteria of performance success.
Reports performance in a cohesive manner.
As a team member, participates in analysis and design of organizational structures, roles, responsibilities, governance, staffing and sourcing to support business goals, strategies and process architecture.
Provides significant contribution in executing business unit level change.
Conducts and leads training of customers on business, technological, societal and environmental trends to support strategies for improving business performance.
Facilitates evaluation and research of new and existing products, procedures and/or workflow needs associated with business systems for the company.
Evaluates new technological developments and evolving business requirements, and recommends appropriate systems alternatives and/or enhancements.
Develops compelling business cases, including gaining senior management input, to accomplish business objectives.
Identifies, assesses and mitigates business risks associated with current operating model and/or desired target state operating models.
May provide direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
May assign responsibility for tasks, sets clear objectives and monitors progress and results.
May monitors project schedules and costs.
May develops project plans, work breakdown structures and desired outcomes for overall solution delivery.
Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

medical/dental/vision
life insurance
short and long term disability coverage
paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
nine paid holidays
8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
401(k) with company match
company-paid pension plan
business casual attire