Data & AI Go-to-Market Leader (Pacific Northwest)

Slalom, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision

Generous PTO

Job summary

Slalom, LLC is seeking a Go-To-Market Data Leader at the Sr. Director level. Based in Seattle or Portland, this role drives Data & Intelligence sales, builds a high-performing GTM team, and partners with top tech names to execute a national-to-local strategy. Travel 10-20% and on-site presence are required.

You will shape go-to-market strategy, recruit and mentor staff, and partner with client teams to deliver data-driven outcomes for major accounts across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven GTM leadership in data & AI
• Experience in enterprise sales and account growth
• Strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Build high-performing go-to-market team for Data & Intelligence
• Lead growth strategy and revenue initiatives
• Tailor national vision to local market needs
• Collaborate with partners and client teams to drive opportunities
• Drive market campaigns, RFIs, RFPs, and POCs
• Develop capability teams and mentor practitioners
• Contribute to delivery in billable SME or Lead roles

Skills

GTM leadership

Data & AI

Sales strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Public speaking

Partner collaboration

Delivery management

Strategic thinking

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Microsoft

Anthropic

OpenAI

Google

Dbt

Fivetran

Matillion

Dataiku

Job description

Go To Market Data Leader - Sr. Director, Data & AI Go‑To‑Market Lead

**Please note:** This role is not eligible for 100% remote work. Employees must live within a commutable distance of the Seattle or Portland office and must be willing to be onsite at the client and/or Slalom office when needed. This role could require travel to support the region between 10-20%.

Who You'll Work With

At Slalom, we combine personal connection with global scale to create environments where work is loved and life is enriched. Our mission is to help organizations redefine possibilities, shape the future, and achieve transformative goals. This position reports to the Regional Capability Lead and is based in Seattle supporting the Seatte area, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving Data and Intelligence sales and fostering customer‑centric go‑to‑market strategies.

What You’ll Do

• As the Data & Intelligence Go‑to‑Market Lead for a major Seattle based account, you will be responsible for building a high‑performing go‑to‑market team and function while owning the growth strategy for Slalom's data and intelligence offerings.
• You’ll cultivate an inclusive, entrepreneurial team culture that attracts and retains top talent in data and AI, and position Slalom as a trusted innovation partner across the account.
• In this uniquely positioned leadership role, you'll tailor and scale our national vision into a local force‑where innovation, execution, and business relevance converge.
• At Slalom, you'll lead with purpose‑pairing human ingenuity with the power of data to transform how organizations operate, compete, and grow.
• You’ll collaborate with leading technology partners and Slalom client teams to identify high‑impact opportunities, drive sales and revenue growth, and elevate our go‑to‑market presence.
• Slalom's Data & Intelligence capability helps build the next generation of data‑driven organizations by leveraging data and AI as strategic differentiators.
• We help clients shift mindsets, foster data‑driven cultures, and build modern data and AI solutions that accelerate the creation of products, services, and experiences‑driving measurable value for organizations, employees, and customers.
• Tailor regional or country‑wide capability strategies to the strategic account, considering client portfolios, market maturity, and geographic factors.
• Drive Data and Intelligence sales initiatives by leveraging market insights and aligning strategic priorities with customer needs.

Go‑to‑Market Approach

• Proactively create demand by seeking speaking opportunities at conferences and events to establish yourself and your team as Data and Intelligence capability thought leaders.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to plan Slalom‑led thought leadership events focused on Data and Intelligence solutions and client outcomes.
• Ignite awareness and generate demand for Data and Intelligence capabilities by engaging in campaigns, RFIs, RFPs, workshops, and POCs.

Business Development & Sales

• Be accountable for Data and Intelligence sales growth and managing the opportunity pipeline through to closure, ensuring alignment with market strategies.
• Partner with client partners and sales executives to identify and pursue Data and Intelligence related opportunities.
• Serve as a Solution Lead or SME in the pursuit process, engaging broader capability team SMEs as needed to align with market strategy.
• Participate in multi‑capability solutioning and client outcome‑based selling motions with the go‑to‑market team.

People Development

• Support the development of a small team of direct reports with a focus on Data and Intelligence go‑to‑market activities.
• Mentor other practitioners within the capability area to serve the market's portfolio effectively.
• Provide feedback for performance management related to capability team members involved in market pursuits and delivery.

Delivery Management

• Contribute to delivery in billable roles as a Delivery Solution Lead and/or in SME roles within the market's portfolio, with defined utilization targets.

What You’ll Bring

• Prior Consulting Experience: Managed / IT Consulting experience is required.
• Inspirational Leadership: Demonstrate strategic and critical thinking that aligns with market needs to drive Data and Intelligence sales.
• Proactive GTM Mentality: Build relationships and actively seek opportunities to expand the sales pipeline, partnering with sales/client partners to generate leads.
• Growth Mindset: Act as an external speaker at events, engaging with customer CXOs as a credible and confident peer.
• Collaboration: Exhibit strong collaborative skills across different teams and organizations to drive Data and Intelligence sales and customer‑focused strategies.
• Technical Excellence: Be an excellent technical leader with experience solutioning and delivering with our partners: Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Microsoft, Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, Dbt, Fivetran, Matillion and Dataiku.

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 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 position at the Sr. Director level the base salary pay range is $250,000-$290,000.

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.

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 an accommodation during the interview process.