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Adobe Data Collection Specialist
Adobe Tags & Experience Platform Data Collection
Adobe Data Collection (formerly Adobe Launch) is the tag management system that feeds behavioural data into Adobe Analytics, Target, and Experience Platform. When it is implemented correctly, every downstream application gets clean, consistent data. When it is not, the entire measurement stack is compromised. We place Data Collection specialists who have built production tag implementations, configured event forwarding, and authored custom extensions.
- Adobe Tags rule authoring, extension configuration, and data layer design for multi-property deployments
- Server-side event forwarding to Experience Platform, analytics platforms, and advertising destinations
- We screen for practical depth, not just certifications
- Contract, contract-to-hire, or full-time — your choice
- US and Canada talent. Shortlist in 5–10 business days.
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About CRM Force
Boutique means something different when the person who built the company has done the work.
Saad Ahmed spent 20 years as a CRM consultant, solution architect, and implementation lead — building marketing automation and CRM systems for clients from start-ups to publicly traded enterprises. He founded CRM Force to bring practitioner-led vetting to a space dominated by generalist agencies.
Every candidate goes through a two-step internal qualification process — reviewed by two separate evaluators before they reach you. We confirm experience, certifications, technical depth, and fit. You receive a shortlist, not a resume dump.
CRM consultants, architects, developers, and admins. Marketing automation specialists. RevOps leaders, business analysts, and project managers. If it touches the CRM or marketing technology stack, we place it. Contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire — across all seniority levels.
We Recruit for You
Three reasons companies choose us over a traditional recruiter — and what makes the difference in practice.
Vetted by Someone Who Has Done the Work
Saad Ahmed, founder of CRM Force, spent 20 years as a CRM Consultant and Solution Architect — building HubSpot implementations, designing data models, and running client engagements himself. When he reviews a candidate for your role, he is not reading a job description. He is evaluating whether someone can do work he has done himself. That distinction matters.
No Resume Dumps. A Shortlist You Can Act On.
You receive 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — why we believe they fit your role, where they are strong, and what to probe in the interview. Our internal process puts every candidate through two separate evaluation stages before they reach you. You only meet people who have cleared the bar.
Three Engagement Models. One Standard.
Contract for short and long-term engagements. Contract-to-hire when you want to try before you commit. Direct placement for permanent roles. Every model includes the same sourcing, multi-stage screening, skills assessment, and reference validation. The delivery vehicle changes — the standard does not.
Our Recruitment Process
Four steps from brief to shortlist — no surprises, no padding, no wasted interviews.
We Learn Your Requirements
A focused role briefing call — not a generic intake form. We ask about portal size, Hub configuration, seniority level, technical depth required, team structure, and what a genuinely great candidate looks like for your specific situation. The brief matters more than most clients expect.
We Search Our Network
We work our pre-built database of CRM and HubSpot professionals alongside targeted outreach to passive candidates who are not actively applying. The majority of the people we present are not on job boards — they are available to the right opportunity, if the right person asks.
You Receive a Shortlist
Typically 3 to 5 pre-vetted candidates, each with our written assessment — not just a resume. We tell you why we believe each person is right for your specific role, where they are strong, and what you should probe in the interview. You decide who moves forward.
We Support You to Offer
We coordinate interviews, facilitate debriefs, provide market-rate compensation benchmarks, and support you through the offer stage. The search does not end when we send the shortlist — it ends when you have the right person in the role.
Find an Adobe Data Collection Specialist
We place CRM and Marketing Automation professionals across the US and Canada.
Industries We Serve
Adobe Data Collection specialists are placed at enterprises running Adobe Analytics, Target, Real-Time CDP, or Journey Optimizer — wherever clean behavioural data collection is the foundation of the measurement and personalisation stack. We work with organizations of all sizes — from growth-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises — across all major industries.
Not sure what you need? We can help you define the role.
One conversation is usually enough. No commitment required.
When You Need an Adobe Data Collection Specialist
A few things we hear from clients before they reach out.
- Implementing Adobe Tags across a multi-property web or app deployment
- Migrating from DTM (Dynamic Tag Manager) or a third-party TMS to Adobe Data Collection
- Configuring event forwarding to send data server-side to Experience Platform or ad destinations
- Auditing and remediating an existing Adobe Analytics implementation with data quality issues
- Building custom extension code for non-standard tracking requirements beyond built-in extensions
How We Vet Adobe Data Collection Specialists
Data Collection requires both technical depth in JavaScript and tag architecture and understanding of downstream data consumers. We assess both.
Red Flags to Watch For
- Only experience is with Google Tag Manager — no Adobe Tags or Adobe Launch background
- Cannot explain the difference between client-side and server-side event forwarding
- No understanding of Adobe Analytics variable mapping — treats it as just adding a tag
- Has never written custom extension code — only used out-of-the-box extensions
Whatever your sector, we know CRM talent.
Tell us about the role and we will get back to you within one business day.
Data Collection Specialisations We Place
Adobe Data Collection talent spans tag engineering, analytics implementation, and server-side data forwarding.
Tag Implementation
Adobe Tags rule authoring, data layer design, and multi-property tag management for complex web deployments.
Analytics Tracking
Adobe Analytics variable mapping, eVar/prop/event configuration, and Web SDK XDM data layer design.
Web SDK Migration
AppMeasurement to Web SDK migration, XDM schema alignment, and Alloy.js implementation.
Event Forwarding
Server-side event forwarding to Experience Platform, Meta CAPI, Google Ads, and other destinations.
Adobe Data Collection Roles We Place
From analytics implementation engineers to event forwarding architects, we place the full Data Collection talent spectrum.
Tag Implementation Engineer
Implements and maintains Adobe Tags across web properties including rule authoring, data layer integration, and QA.
- Rule architecture and authoring
- Data layer integration
- Cross-browser and SPA testing
Analytics Implementation Specialist
Owns the Adobe Analytics variable mapping strategy and implementation quality across the tag deployment.
- Variable mapping design
- eVar/prop/event implementation
- Data validation and audit
Web SDK & Event Forwarding Specialist
Implements AEP Web SDK and configures server-side event forwarding to Experience Platform and ad destinations.
- Alloy.js Web SDK implementation
- XDM data layer design
- Server-side forwarding configuration
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adobe Data Collection and how does it relate to Adobe Launch?
- Adobe Data Collection is the current name for the tag management platform previously known as Adobe Launch. It includes the client-side tag management UI (Adobe Tags), the server-side event forwarding capability, and the Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK (Alloy.js) for sending data directly to Experience Platform — all under a unified Data Collection umbrella.
- What is the difference between Adobe Tags and Google Tag Manager?
- Both are tag management systems, but Adobe Tags is native to the Adobe Experience Cloud and has first-party extensions for seamless integration with Adobe Analytics, Target, and Experience Platform. It also supports server-side event forwarding natively. Google Tag Manager is platform-agnostic and more widely used for non-Adobe stacks, but requires workarounds for deep Adobe integrations.
- What is the Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK and should we migrate to it?
- The AEP Web SDK (Alloy.js) is a modern JavaScript library that sends data directly to Adobe Experience Platform via the Edge Network, replacing the older AppMeasurement library for Analytics and at.js for Target. Migration is recommended for organisations running multiple Adobe applications, as it simplifies the tag implementation and enables real-time profile ingestion. Migration requires careful planning — we can help scope the engagement.
- How do you validate that a Data Collection implementation is working correctly?
- Validation involves a combination of browser developer tools (Adobe Experience Cloud Debugger extension), Adobe Analytics DebugView and reports, AEP monitoring dashboards for ingestion, and systematic testing across page types. A proper validation process should cover all defined tracking requirements, not just sample pages — which is where many implementations fall short.
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