Client Partner & Location Leader
Our Missouri Valley Slalom team is actively seeking a Client Partner & Location Leader for Kansas City to grow our presence and deepen relationships within the Manufacturing sector. This role is targeted at the Senior Director or Managing Director level and will play a critical part in expanding the Slalom brand and impact across the region. As Client Partner and location leader, youll lead the charge in growing Slaloms presence in the market and solving Manufacturings most pressing challenges-across strategy, technology, and transformation.
If youre energized by standing alongside clients to set strategic direction, deliver innovative solutions, and shape whats next, wed love to connect with you!
What Youll Do
Business Development :
- Identify and lead opportunities within our managed accounts.
- Comfortable selling to and creating new opportunities within the Manufacturing portfolio.
- Own and manage, the life cycle of a consulting sales process and all steps in the pre-sales motions for advisory work.
- Maintain an ongoing market presence to establish Slalom as a top-of-mind strategy, business, and technology consulting firm for Manufacturing clients.
Client Service and Delivery Leadership :
Drive account growth by developing annual account plans and executing the strategy to drive new sales.Guide the development teams to ensure strong delivery that is aligned with the client goals.Utilize your deep manufacturing knowledge, partner with your client(s) to help influence strategic direction and identify ways Slalom can come in to help them achieve business objectives.Lead from the front through billable roles on active engagements such as client service lead, delivery lead, SME, engagement lead or accountable executive.Provide oversight and governance across all sold / managed engagements.Operate a fiscally healthy manufacturing sector including levers such as utilization, revenue, gross profit and pipeline.Portfolio Leadership :
Assist in developing the industry strategy and business plan for the portfolio.Collaborate with other practices to bring new solutions to market.Identify opportunities for growth / maturation of Slalom offerings, and help set the direction for that growth.Provide thought leadership to clients through developing market POVs.What Youll Bring
Industry Background / Knowledge :
Deep understanding in the Manufacturing vertical.Strong knowledge of industry market structure (products, players, technologies, industry dynamics, and relevant regulatory topics).Lead and participate in elaborate discussions with professionals and senior executives within the manufacturing vertical.Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies :
A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading large complex accounts in a consulting firm with focus on manufacturing clients preferred.Minimum 10+ years of account + delivery management experience in consulting.Advanced project delivery including all aspects of program / project management and client relationship management.Excellent negotiation, conflict management, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Experience working with our partner eco-system a plus (AWS, Microsoft, Salesforce, Google Cloud, etc).Comfortable working with and / or selling to Senior C-Suite Executives.Strong executive presence.You must live within a commutable distance to the Kansas City Metropolitan Area.About Us
Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.
Compensation and Benefits
Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short / long-term d