The IPA customer relationship management (CRM) system, built in Microsoft Dynamics 365, is an essential platform used to hold information on all IPA members and other contacts the organisation works with.
As well as organisation and contact record information, our MS Dynamics is closely integrated with our website and learning management system (LMS) and holds information on online purchases and bookings (events, courses and qualifications). This information feeds into an annual report demonstrating the value our members receive from the IPA.
PURPOSE
The CRM administrator will be accountable for maintaining the integrity of the CRM and will work with all departments to help them ensure their data is accurate, complete and up to date.
This may involve bringing in data from outside CRM to augment what we already store on our members to help drive more bespoke interactions with our members.
The role will work with staff to develop reports and marketing lists plus work with our CRM Development Manager to help the IPA continuously improve its CRM and related processes.
The role will provide support, training and best practice guidance for IPA staff on how to use and make the most of the CRM.
We are looking for someone with good practical experience of CRM and with a proven track record of increasing use and accuracy of CRM throughout an organisation.
CURRENT HYBRID WORKING PATTERN
The IPA has returned to a hybrid home/office-based working pattern after the COVID lockdown. Currently this is set as two mandatory days in the office (Tuesday and Wednesday) with the other week days either at home or in the office if needed.
This role will need to be office based when other staff are in attendance.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
Accountable for accuracy for the IPAs CRM data
Maintaining and updating data in the CRM system to ensure accurate records of customer information
Reviewing data for deficiencies
Participate in business process discovery workshops with the technology team
Create reports for internal teams, supporting decision making
Intervene where data consistency is not according to standards
Work with CRM team to help implement standards and best practices
Ensure adherence to company-wide rules and best practices – this includes GDPR and other legal requirements
Troubleshoot errors that inhibit the efficiency of the interaction between people and technology - identifying opportunities for improving staff satisfaction with CRM
Provide Training & Team Support
Provide initial and ongoing training to staff on how to use the CRM
Responsible for timely collation of data for annual (Value for Money) members report
PERSONAL SKILLS
Friendly, positive, naturally helpful - being able to work with people at all levels of seniority will be a major aspect of this role
A good “teacher” with patience - you should be able to explain CRM, data and processes to staff of varying levels of technical competency and CRM experience
Initiative-led, problem solver
Good analytical skills
Team player / collaborative thinker
Confident communicator (Written / Verbal)
Good at managing time, prioritising own work and be flexible and adaptable
Be able to continuously review current processes and seek efficiencies where possible
TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Essential -
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Experience of advanced finds, reports, marketing lists Understanding the potential for Dynamics customisation Microsoft Excel
- Desirable -
These are nice to have; any experience will be beneficial but is not essential Marketing email platforms (like DotDigital, Vertical Contact, Mailchimp etc). CMS platforms (like Umbraco, WordPress, etc) Microsoft PowerBi Microsoft Power Automate SQL Data formats (CSV, XML etc).