Field Marketing Specialist 1

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success!

Seeking a Unit Marketing Specialist for a higher education account in North New Jersey. The best qualified person for this role will have prior higher education experience in marketing. Qualified candidates can demonstrate good relationship skills and have a vision for how to drive sales. The Marketing Specialist will create content, and lead marketing campaigns for dining services operations and campus content to accelerate and improve engagement for students and client leadership. This role will monitor competitors, client activity, associations, etc., and maintain new business revenue for the regional sales teams through the development and execution of lead generation campaigns, sales, promotions, and initiatives while being responsible for developing strategic marketing plans in alignment with standardized business planning models. 

• Drives growth through planning, development and execution of growth initiatives, including: Non-Mandatory Sales/Pricing/Retail & Catering/New Sales & Retention/eCommerce & Mutualized Promotions
• Develops and implements plans intended to increase customer insight/satisfaction through Surveys/Focus Groups/Engagement Promotions and relevant technology
• Develops and implements internal/external communication through Websites/Social Media/Innovation Sharing/Best Practices
• Forges collaborative relationships to create transformative customer experiences
• Establishes program awareness through a physical presence at site

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.

• strong marketing background and writing skills;
• strategic leadership, talent management, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills;
• strong computer skills,
• 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;

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 - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience