Blackstone

CRM Functional Consultant

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology, Software, Higher EducationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, with a minimum of 6 years of experience as a CRM Functional Consultant. A strong understanding of CRM systems like Salesforce or Microsoft Dynamics CRM, along with best practices, is essential. Experience in designing and configuring CRM modules for sales, marketing, and customer service is required, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills for stakeholder engagement. The ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and CRM certifications are considered advantageous. Familiarity with higher education processes, sales, marketing, and customer service workflows, Agile/Scrum methodologies, UI/UX principles, and cloud/SaaS technologies is also beneficial. Proficiency in SQL, Oracle, SQL Server, and various programming languages such as Apex, JavaScript, C#, Python, X++, and CRM-specific coding is necessary. Experience with data migration, cleansing, integration using APIs and middleware, and knowledge of data security regulations are also key requirements. Project management experience is expected.

Responsibilities

The CRM Functional Consultant will collaborate with clients to understand their CRM needs and business objectives, assessing current processes and identifying improvement areas. They will design and configure CRM solutions for sales, marketing, and customer service functions, and facilitate workshops and training sessions for clients. Responsibilities include developing functional specifications, coordinating with technical teams, managing user acceptance testing, and providing post-implementation support. This role also involves diagnosing and resolving performance, integration, and data issues, managing CRM updates and feature rollouts, and utilizing CRM analytics and reporting tools to deliver insights. Strong collaboration, communication, adaptability, and stakeholder management are crucial for success in this role.

Skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365
Salesforce
CRM configuration
CRM customization
Workflows
Automation rules
Dashboards
Reports
User roles
Permissions
SQL
Oracle
SQL Server
Complex queries
Data extraction
Data analysis
Data integrity
CRM integrations
Agile
Scrum
UI/UX principles
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Higher education processes
Sales processes
Marketing processes
Customer service processes

Blackstone

Global alternative asset management firm

About Blackstone

Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$18,081.8MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition in AI may lead to overvaluation and market saturation.
Potential regulatory scrutiny due to significant investments in diverse sectors.
Economic instability in Europe could impact returns from European investments.

Differentiation

Blackstone is a global leader in alternative asset management with $1.1 trillion AUM.
The firm specializes in private equity, real estate, and credit investments.
Blackstone partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets.

Upsides

Blackstone's $300M investment in DDN shows a strategic pivot towards AI-driven growth sectors.
The €250M investment in Sia Partners expands Blackstone's footprint in AI consulting services.
Partnership with Jersey Mike’s indicates investment in established consumer brands with growth potential.

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