Retail Client Partner - Northern CA: Growth & Transformation

Slalom; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 256,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, & vision coverage

Paid holidays

Well-being reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Slalom is seeking an seasoned Client Partner to lead a growing portfolio within the Retail and Consumer Goods practice in Northern California. You will engage with clients, shape strategy, drive transformation, and deliver meaningful business outcomes while mentoring teams across technology and consulting disciplines.

You will build executive relationships, develop account strategies, and lead complex engagements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading and growing client accounts in a consulting or IT services environment.
• Proven success managing and expanding large accounts or portfolios.
• Experience building and executing account plans with sales and delivery leaders.
• Strong background in contract negotiation, including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs.
• Executive presence with exceptional communication, storytelling, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading teams across the full project lifecycle, including delivery oversight and consultant performance management.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a $1-3M+ portfolio across Retail and/or Consumer Goods clients.
• Deliver complex solutions on direct engagements with high utilization targets.
• Build and deepen executive-level client relationships and drive long-term account growth.
• Develop and execute account strategies across existing and new clients.

Skills

Account leadership

Relationship management

Sales & growth

Contract negotiation

Executive presence

Team leadership

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

Retail & Consumer Goods expertise

Job description

Slalom is seeking an seasoned Client Partner to lead a growing portfolio within the Retail and Consumer Goods practice in Northern California. You will engage with clients, shape strategy, drive transformation, and deliver meaningful business outcomes while mentoring teams across technology and consulting disciplines.

You will build executive relationships, develop account strategies, and lead complex engagements.