Client Partner , Energy & Resources

Slalom; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Adoption and fertility assistance

Short/long-term disability benefits

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Client Partner & Location Leader for Houston to enhance its presence in the Energy & Resources sector. This role targets Senior Director or Managing Director levels, focusing on business development and delivery leadership. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in consulting, with a strong understanding of the Energy & Resources vertical. Slalom offers competitive salaries and benefits, including 401(k) with match, meaningful time off, and more.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading large complex accounts in a consulting firm.
• Minimum 10+ years of account and delivery management experience in consulting.
• Strong community engagement and executive-level relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead opportunities within managed accounts.
• Drive account growth by developing annual account plans.
• Lead account delivery through billable roles in active engagements.

Skills

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Project Delivery

Energy & Resources Industry Knowledge

Job description

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

Our Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas (TOLA) Slalom team is actively seeking a Client Partner & Location Leader for Houston to grow our presence and deepen relationships within the Energy & Resources 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, you’ll lead the charge in growing Slalom’s presence in the market and solving Energy & Resources most pressing challenges—across strategy, technology, and transformation. If you’re energized by standing alongside clients to set strategic directions, deliver innovative solutions, and shape what’s next, we’d love to connect with you!

What You’ll Do

Business Development:

• Identify and lead opportunities within our managed accounts.
• Comfortable selling to and creating new opportunities within the Resources 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 AI First Strategy, Business, and Technology consulting firm for Resource clients.

Client Service and Delivery Leadership:

• Drive account growth by developing annual account plans and executing the strategy to drive new sales.
• Guide teams to ensure strong delivery that is aligned with the client outcomes.
• Utilize your deep Energy & Resources 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 Energy & Resources sector including levers such as utilization, revenue, gross profit and pipeline.
• Develop the industry strategy and business plan for the portfolio.
• Collaborate with capability leadership 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 You’ll Bring

Industry Background / Knowledge:

• Deep understanding in the Energy & Resources vertical
• Strong knowledge of industrymarket structure (products, players, technologies, industry dynamics, and relevant regulatory topics).
• Lead and participate in elaborate discussions with professionals and senior executives within the Energy & Resources vertical.
• Clear demonstration of AI-Frist mindset.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in leading large complex accounts in a consulting firm with focus on resources clients preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of account + delivery management experience in consulting.
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling profitable business operations.
• Strong community engagement and established executive‑level relationships that drive strategic growth and partnership opportunities.
• 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 Houston 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 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 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. For this role, we are hiring at the following levels and targeted base pay salary ranges: Senior Director is $200,000 to $300,000 and Managing Director is $250,000 to $375,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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.

We are committed to pay transparency and compliance with applicable laws. If you have questions or concerns about the pay range or other compensation information in this posting, please contact us at: [e-mail].

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. 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 or contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations during the interview process.