Field Marketing Specialist 2

Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!  Sodexo is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist 2 . This is a Full-Time professional level opportunity that will support marketing campaigns on Sodexo university campuses in the states of Kansas and Nebraska (9 accounts total). Travel within the states of Kansas and Nebraska required. This candidate should reside in either Kansas or Nebraska.

Relocation Assistance is available.

Our successful candidate will work closely with multiple campus clients to promote retention and growth of the meal plans program, manage all marketing for dining options and events, manage social media, technology, POS screens, advertising and student surveys for multiple options. Each semester, this role will execute exciting Sodexo national campus dining marketing initiatives for each individual campus location.

Sodexo’s Marketing professionals work with operations teams to develop marketing strategies that provide a high level of service and innovation for multiple cafes, catering, micro markets, brands and retail stores. Marketing is focused on growth strategies for increasing sales for the unit, improving customer satisfaction and promoting Sodexo’s Brand.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead a marketing team that MAY include Marketing Unit Coordinators, Graphic Artists and Marketing Interns, and work with managers, clients, the District Manager and Vice President in all matters relating to marketing, to help establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship 
• Be responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all marketing activities throughout the enterprise, through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline employees.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Extensive positive social media and brand management skills;
• Strong marketing background and writing skills
• Strategic leadership, talent management, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills
• Strong computer skills, with a preference for experience with Scala
• Best in class presentation skills, with extensive PowerPoint experience
• Team development skills
• Client relationship skills and the ability to quickly respond to client and management needs
• The ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload
• Contract food services experience (preferred).

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years