Client Partner (Director), Public and Social Impact

About the Role The Client Partner (Director), Public and Social Impact leads strategic account leadership and growth for a portfolio of public sector clients, balancing account strategy with selective delivery involvement to ensure quality and impact. This role represents Slalom’s values externally and acts as a market and culture ambassador. What You'll Do

• Own and execute account strategies that drive growth, client satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.
• Serve as the senior relationship owner for key accounts, engaging executive and C-level stakeholders.
• Lead business development, including pipeline development, pursuit leadership, proposal oversight, and contract negotiation.
• Oversee delivery across multiple engagements, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment to client objectives.
• Collaborate with capability leaders and cross-functional teams to bring the full breadth of Slalom offerings to clients.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing account teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Represent Slalom externally through client forums, industry events, and thought leadership.
• Contribute to market-level planning, forecasting, and operational management.
• Partner with a dedicated seller to identify, pursue, and close strategic opportunities across the public sector.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships within state government (and other public sector) organizations, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Drive growth within existing state government accounts.
• Navigate complex state government ecosystems, procurement processes, and contracting vehicles to position Slalom for future opportunities.
• Demonstrate a business-builder mindset by identifying emerging opportunities and creating account expansion strategies. What We're Looking For
• 10+ years of consulting or professional services experience, including senior client leadership roles.
• Proven success growing and managing large, complex client accounts.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with experience leading complex pursuits.
• Accountable for achieving a 40% utilization target and $5M+ revenue target.
• Ability to influence and advise senior leaders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
• Deep understanding of the public sector, with focus on state government environments.
• Established experience working with state government agencies.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes, contracting vehicles, funding models, and technology-related initiatives.
• Experience partnering with technology organizations, digital transformation initiatives, or consulting engagements serving public sector clients.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with ability to partner effectively with sellers, delivery leaders, capability leaders, and client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a growth-oriented environment. Compensation & Benefits
• Targeted base salary range: Nashville $164,000 to $246,000 per year.
• Annual discretionary bonus potential.
• Benefits include time off, paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with match, health/dental/vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, short/long-term disability, and wellness reimbursement.
• Slalom is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation.