Client Partner , Manufacturing

Who You’ll Work With
At Slalom, personal connection meets global scale. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We help organizations of all kinds redefine what’s possible, give shape to the future—and get there.

About the role

Slalom Great Lakes is seeking a Kansas City-based Client Partner to scale manufacturing accounts across the Missouri Valley region. We are seeking individuals Director level, preferably residing in Kansas City, MO with a hybrid in-office schedule.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall growth of our Manufacturing business through a combination of business development, oversight of accounts, delivery of projects, and thought leadership/campaigns.
• Manage the profitability / growth of assigned accounts within our Manufacturing portfolio (revenue & utilization goals).
• Identify opportunities for growth/maturation of Slalom offerings and set the direction for that growth.
• Accountability for project quality, including delivery of work, staffing teams and monitoring utilization.
• Provide oversight and governance of all sold/managed engagements.
• Drive business development efforts with the proper information (creation of SOW, RFP responses), tools and subject matter expertise to sell engagements within the vertical.
• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and understand how Slalom capabilities interact.
• Partner with your client(s) to influence strategic direction and identify ways Slalom can help them achieve business objectives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience working with the manufacturing industry, preferably in a management consulting firm.
• The ability to build a sustainable $5M+ manufacturing-related book of business with a proven ability to achieve/exceed sales targets.
• The ability to create and draft a thorough account plan, understanding where Slalom’s solutions can solve clients’ problems.
• Strong relationships with manufacturing clients in the region.
• Experienced in building relationships with CXOs and senior business decision makers.
• Experience in business operations with an ability to drive insights through data along with budget and project management experience.
• Experience working with holding companies & subsidiaries is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of driving growth and expanding teams.
• Ability to elevate industry solutions and thought leadership.
• Experience in delivering high-quality projects and managing teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Slalom offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Meaningful time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with a match
• A range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage
• Adoption and fertility assistance
• Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance
• Yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses

Pay

The targeted base salary pay range for Director is $170,000 to $240,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Schedule

This role is offered with a hybrid in-office schedule.