Merkle seeks a VP-level Alliance Solutions Architect with 15+ years experience in Adobe ecosystem and MarTech. The role focuses on pre-sales strategy, solution development, alliance engagement, and thought leadership. Responsibilities include partnering with Adobe and internal teams to develop go-to-market strategies, leading client conversations on customer experience transformation, AI, automation, loyalty, CRM, and multi-platform solutions. The candidate will build strategic relationships, develop solution narratives, deliver presentations, and contribute to alliance growth. Required skills include Adobe platform expertise, AI and automation knowledge, executive engagement, and solution demonstration capabilities. Preferred qualifications include Adobe certifications and experience with adjacent platforms. Salary range is $163,000 - $220,000 with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401k, paid time off, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave. The position is remote with Maryland as the location context.
What you'll do
Partner with Adobe stakeholders and Merkle Accounts’ teams to develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies, solution positioning, and growth initiatives
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Requirements
15+ years of experience in solution architecture, consulting, alliance management, pre-sales engineering, digital transformation, or client-facing technology leadership roles
Strong expertise within the Adobe ecosystem, including Adobe Core and broader customer experience capabilities
Experience with AI, Agentic business transformation and business process automation
Experience building and executing joint go-to-market motions with Adobe or another major enterprise technology platform provider
Ability to engage executive stakeholders while maintaining credibility with technical and delivery teams
Experience translating business objectives into technology solutions and measurable outcomes
Ability to design, configure, and demonstrate Adobe-based solutions in client-facing settings
Proven success supporting new business development, account growth, strategic pursuits, or complex client initiatives
Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills
Preferred: Adobe certifications and hands-on platform experience
Preferred: Experience with adjacent platforms, composable architecture, and digital transformation
Preferred: Experience within consulting, marketing agency, or enterprise technology organization
Preferred: Understanding of customer data, personalization, journey orchestration, loyalty, CRM, and customer engagement platforms
Preferred: Exposure to complementary customer experience ecosystems such as Adobe, Microsoft, or related enterprise technology platforms
Medical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401kFlexible paid time offAt least 15 paid holidays per yearPaid sick and safe leavePaid parental leave
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