Region Vice President-Healthcare

Sodexo's Healthcare segment is in search of a Region Vice President – Healthcare, to lead the strategic business planning and management of the Midwest region.

The Region VP will provide leadership and direction for all business aspects including Food and Nutrition, Environmental Services, and other ancillary services within the assigned regional segment.  This role has a major focus on client relationship management, business retention, and new business development.

This is a remote opportunity with extensive regional travel.   The ideal candidate will reside in the Midwest with proximity to a major airport. 

• Demonstrate the strategic value of Sodexo to clients and prospects by bringing targeted solutions from a full portfolio of services.
• Ensure Sodexo’s regional goals and objectives are met or exceeded. Achieve this through providing the leadership, management, and oversight necessary to ensure that regional area of responsibility has the proper solutions, products, metrics, and talent in place to effectively grow the organization and meet/exceed defined revenue and profitability targets and other KPIs.
• Develop and maintain a strong web of influence in client organizations within region (e.g., CEO, COO, CNO, CFO, Board) to ensure strong retention and identify new business opportunities. Serves as the primary Sodexo relationship manager for regional accounts, responsible for developing a strategic growth strategy, relationship management plan, and pro-forma review.
• Participate in contract renewals, negotiations, and investments.
• Establish and maintain rapport with clients and prospects and establish long-term relationships necessary for account retention, future sales, and the best interest of the organization.
• Identify and implement new business opportunities, including expanding the solution set with existing clients and selling new accounts.
• Manipulate, interpret, analyze, and explain financial information. This includes understanding financial data and accurately interpreting financial statements and reports and identifying the key factors affecting the financial performance of the Region.

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.

• Strategic leadership experience in one or more technical areas within Sodexo Healthcare’s service portfolio (e.g., Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition, Facilities Management), as well as an understanding of the Hospitals or Senior Living business segments
• The ability to translate vision into practical, actionable, measurable, and cost-effective approaches and tactics that make sense for the Region
• Knowledge of the latest trends and innovations in the contracted service industry to drive client value
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with all levels within an organization, from frontline to C-suite
• Business development skills to identify and successfully target growth opportunities among existing clients
• Financial and creative problem-solving acumen

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 - 10 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 10 years