Associate Platform Consultant

<div class="content-intro"><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, 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®!</p></div><p>Yext is looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and technically adept <strong>Associate Platform Consultant</strong> to join our dynamic Services team. In this role, you will serve as a Yext product expert, working closely with clients to configure the platform, manage data, and deliver exceptional solutions. As a customer-facing team member, you will play a key role in executing implementation tasks, managing project deliverables, and ensuring effective communication with both clients and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle</p> <p>We value individuals who are fast learners, team contributors, strong communicators, and problem solvers. Ideal candidates have experience configuring or implementing B2B technology, can build positive relationships, and can quickly learn the parts of our business.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li>Facilitate and manage the completion of implementations and/or ad hoc enhancement and maintenance requests/projects for assigned client accounts</li> <li>Work directly with the customer via meetings and email communications&nbsp; to identify goals and requirements for assigned projects</li> <li>Configure the Yext environment (Content, Pages, Listings, Search etc.) to meet customer requirements</li> <li>Manage &amp; prioritize multiple inbound client configuration or data management requests and drive to completion&nbsp;</li> <li>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 as needed. Confirm resolution of the request</li> <li>Create business requirements documents outlining client business rules, requirements, and customizations and ensure accurate configuration of the platform&nbsp;</li> <li>Document client business rules, requirements, and customizations and ensure accurate configuration of the platform</li> <li>Partner closely with the broader account team to ensure we are exceeding client expectations, working cross functionally with success managers, sales, delivery managers, platform consultants, engineers, and designers to achieve success</li> <li>Analyze and import customer data, and provide quality assurance over the information and content loaded into the Yext Platform&nbsp;</li> <li>Test new features and workflows in product releases for a clients configuration, apply new features for client book of business and provide feedback to product management</li> <li>Contribute to internal resources and process improvements</li> <li>Provide Search Engine Optimization (SEO), data modeling, integration best practices and optimization guidance throughout engagements to drive customer return on investment</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Have</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma, GED or equivalent</li> <li>2-4 years of experience in Software Implementation, Consulting, or similar client-facing roles</li> <li>Strong English, both written and verbal communication Proficient in data analysis and manipulation with Excel or equivalent</li> <li>Effective interpersonal skills; along with strong ability to communicate complex problems</li> <li>Attention to detail, organized, process-driven</li> <li>Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment</li> <li>Determination and perseverance when faced with challenges</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a cross-functional team environment</li> <li>Takes pride in providing a high level of service and delivering consistent performance</li> <li>Interest in technology</li> <li>Energized by completing items on a huge to do list</li> <li>Self-directed worker with excellent time management skills&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points</strong></p> <ul> <li>Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL</li> <li>BA/BS degree in any subject area, or similar college level education or work experience preferred but not required</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong><br><br>At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.</p> <p>We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Performance-Based Compensation</strong>: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive Leave Package</strong>: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.</li> <li><strong>Health &amp; Wellness Offerings</strong>: We provide medical insurance with <strong>7L</strong> <strong>coverage</strong>, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).</li> <li><strong>Relocation Benefits:</strong> We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.</li> <li><strong>World-Class Office &amp; Building Amenities:</strong> Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.</li> </ul> <p>#LI-RK1<br>#LI-Onsite<br><br></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by applicable law. 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