Client Partner | Consumer Product Goods at Slalom, LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With



Our Consumer Product Goods industry team helps organizations redefine what's possible, give shape to the future-and get there. We focus on high-impact projects, meeting our clients where they are to uncover business needs and deliver results. Our teams go beyond the expected to help clients move confidently through ambiguity and risk and drive more transformative outcomes.


Slalom Chicago is actively seeking a Client Partner to grow the Slalom brand within our Consumer Product Goods clients. The Client Partner will lead the way in solving the industry's most pressing challenges across all our services. This role targets a Senior Principal, Director, or Senior Director level.


Do you thrive on standing beside clients to set strategic direction, deliver solutions, and innovate for the future? We'd love to get to know you!



What You'll Do



Business Development:

• Identify and lead opportunities within our managed accounts.


• Comfortable selling to and creating new opportunities within the Consumer Product Goods 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 Consumer Product Goods 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 is aligned with the client's goals.


• Utilize your deep industry knowledge, partner with your client(s) to help influence strategic direction, and identify ways Slalom can 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 industry 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 the 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 You'll Bring



Industry Background / Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of Consumer Product Goods, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain


• 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 at institutions such as packaged foods and beverages.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience within a leading consulting firm.


• MBA or equivalent preferred.


• Strong executive presence.


• You must live within a commutable distance of the Chicago Metropolitan Area.

About Us



Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In six countries and 43 markets, we deeply understand our customers-and their customers-to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organizations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We're honored to be consistently recognized as a great place to work, including being one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For seven years running. Learn more at slalom.com.



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 includemeaningful 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 disability. We also offer additional benefits such as a yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being related expenses as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.


Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.



EEO and Accommodations



Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process. Apply Now