Director, Strategic Account Development

Do you love analyzing data AND have an influential executive presence on campus? Do you have 5 years of experience in college campus dining operations, business development, and planning experience? If yes, pursue a dialogue with Sodexo regarding our 75% Traveling Director, Solution Design for Campus Dining, Nationwide. Our successful candidate will lead culinary innovation in higher education accounts and will currently reside near a major airport in OR,  CA, or WA. This role enjoys 75% travel 25% home office, managing travel to present innovative high-profile campus dining solutions to our C-Suite Executive campus clients, and will manage innovative business drivers for culinary innovation for our client partners. 

Sodexo provides college campuses with facilities, environmental, and food and nutrition

management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

• Manage 75% travel 25% home office, managing travel to present innovative high-profile campus dining solutions to our C-Suite Executive campus clients, and manage the business drivers for culinary innovation for our client partners
• Currently reside within one of these states CA, WA, OR and near a major airport:  
• Lead culinary innovation in higher education accounts

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.

• Current resident of CA, WA, OR
• 5 years of experience in college campus dining operations, business development, and planning 
• High profile executive presence and demonstrated history of successful C-Suite influence to grow business
• Demonstrated history of higher education contract dining services Master Planning with proven growth in meal plan sales YOY
• Solid understanding of successful management of National Retail Brands, including real estate and retail planning
• Expertise in the ability to synthesize and present large swaths of data to influence Campus Administration to optimize the business.   

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years in operations, business development, and planning experience.