Salesforce Sr. Director, SME; Subject Matter Advisor​/Expert – Manufacturing

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Hybrid locations:
Chicago - 550 Van Burentime type:
Full time posted on:
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April 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-0013992

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.### ### As an Industry Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Manufacturing sector, this Sr. Director-level role will work closely with Huron executives, our Go-To-Market (GTM) team, our Technology team, and Salesforce to define industry points of view (PoVs) that will be converted into sales plays based on Manufacturing industry needs and market trends.
The director will draw on deep Manufacturing industry experience, knowledge of Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud, and existing client and Salesforce relationships to create compelling, differentiated, and defensible industry perspectives that resonate with clients and distinguish Huron in the market.
The director must be comfortable presenting to clients, engaging C-level executives, and serving as a trusted Manufacturing advisor. The role also includes guiding our technology and delivery teams to visualize and enable PoVs and GTM strategies through the creation of demonstrable Salesforce assets and accelerators.
Success will be measured by direct and indirect revenue generated through the GTM initiatives, pipeline growth within the Manufacturing vertical, and strategic collaboration with Salesforce to expand Huron’s industry presence.###
* Collaborate with Huron and Salesforce leadership to define and execute Manufacturing GTM strategies aligned to market needs.
* Develop
** data-driven industry Po Vs
** that address topics such as digital supply chain, Industry 4.0, aftermarket services, customer experience transformation, and connected product ecosystems.
* Translate PoVs into actionable
** sales plays and enablement assets
** for Huron’s business development teams.
* Partner with Salesforce industry teams to align on joint GTM programs, events, and pipeline initiatives.
* Leverage existing
** client relationships
** to identify and pursue new opportunities within the Manufacturing vertical.
* Serve as a
** trusted industry advisor**, providing strategic guidance on CRM transformations and Salesforce solutions.
* Support
** proposal development**, client presentations, and executive briefings to advance pursuits and shape opportunities.
* Guide the creation of
** demonstrable assets, prototypes, and accelerators
** to bring GTM strategies to life.
* Measure and report on the
** impact of GTM and PoV initiatives
** on pipeline, sales, and client engagement.
*
* Required Qualifications:

*** A strong desire to work in the management consulting industry.
* ** Over 10 years of experience in the Manufacturing industry**, preferably across sub-sectors such as Industrial, Automotive, Consumer Goods, or High Tech.
* Demonstrated
** comprehensive understanding and extensive experience
** within the Manufacturing sector, including industry challenges, customer expectations, and digital transformation trends.
* ** Thorough knowledge of the Manufacturing market**, with the ability to leverage insights to anticipate evolving client needs and develop innovative CRM strategies.
* Proven
** experience with Salesforce
** platforms—particularly
** Manufacturing Cloud, Sales Cloud, and Service Cloud**—and familiarity with the Salesforce partner ecosystem.
* Strong
** relationships within the Manufacturing client community
** and Salesforce organization, with a track record of driving collaborative go-to-market success.
* Ability to
** develop and clearly articulate
** Manufacturing industry trends, best practices, and future-state visions both internally at…