Associate Platform Consultant

Yext • Fulltime • New York, NY, USA, United States • $73.30k - $134.50k / year • 3m ago

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multi-location brands, with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform, brands can seamlessly deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Yext is seeking highly-organized, motivated, technically-minded and hardworking Associate Platform Consultant to join the Yext Services team. An Associate Platform Consultant is a Yext product specialist and is responsible for providing platform configuration and data management services to Yext’s customers.

We value individuals who are fast learners, team contributors, strong communicators, and problem solvers. Ideal candidates are interested in technology, can build positive relationships, and quickly learn the parts of our business!

What You’ll Do

Work directly with the customer to identify goals and requirements for assigned projects
Configure the Yext environment (Knowledge Graph, Pages, etc.) to meet customer requirements
Manage & prioritize multiple inbound client configuration or data management requests and drive to completion
Interpret client and other stakeholder requests, and effectively communicate these requests to other internal teams as necessary, using appropriate tools and methods to tailor communication to stakeholders. Confirm resolution of the request
Create business requirements documents outlining client business rules, requirements, and customizations and ensure accurate configuration of the platform
Partner closely with the broader account team to ensure we are exceeding client expectations
Identify potential areas to improve all aspects of the platform and products
Analyze and import customer data, and provide quality assurance over the information and content loaded into the Yext Platform
Serve as a subject matter expert to customers as well as internal teams
Test new features and workflows in product releases for clients configuration, apply new features for client book of business and provide feedback to product management
Contribute to internal resources and process improvements
Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO), data modeling, integration best practices and optimization guidance throughout engagements to drive customer return on investment
Provide status updates on your work and communicate potential risks and opportunities to clients and the account team

What You Have

BA/BS degree in any subject area, or similar college level education or work experience preferred but not required
2-4 years of experience in Software Implementation, Consulting, or similar client-facing roles
Strong written and communication skills
Proficient in data analysis and manipulation with Excel or equivalent
Effective interpersonal skills; along with strong ability to communicate complex problems
Attention to detail, organized, process-driven
Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Determination and perseverance when faced with challenges
Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment
Pride in providing a high level of service and delivering consistent performance
Interest in technology
Energized by completing items on a huge to do list
Self-directed worker with outstanding time management skills

Bonus Points

Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
Project Management related certifications such as a PMP or similar

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Pay ranges at Yext are established based on an analysis of salaries for positions with a similar level of accountability and impact in the relevant labor market. Salary levels are expected to change to reflect an employee’s job performance (results and impact) over time. Salaries at the time of hire are typically offered in the lower to middle of the above-referenced range in order to provide the opportunity to reflect performance-based increases over time. In addition to base salaries, employees at Yext are typically eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision benefits; life insurance; short term and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement plan; and vacation and sick leave. Successful candidates may also be eligible for equity (stock) based compensation and/or variable pay programs based on performance relative to goals and targets.

Annual Base Pay Range

$73,350—$134,500 USD

Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.