Strategic New Business Executive K-12 Schools

Are you a mission-driven sales leader with a passion for education and operational excellence? Sodexo’s Education segment is seeking a results-oriented Sales Executive to drive strategic growth across Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota in the K–12 markets.

In this high-impact role, you’ll be responsible for selling and retaining portfolio of solutions—including Child Nutrition Programs and Facilities Management —that enhance the learning environment and support student success.

We are looking for a strategic, consultative seller who understands the unique challenges and regulatory landscape of educational institutions and can translate those insights into tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of school leaders, administrators, and communities.

If you're energized by purpose-driven sales, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering measurable impact in education, this is your opportunity to help schools thrive—academically, operationally, and nutritionally.

Business Development - 50%

• Identify and qualify strategic new business and horizontal growth opportunities across the assigned segment or geography.
• Lead the full sales cycle—from prospecting through solution development, proposal creation, pricing, and contract negotiation.
• Engage with C-level executives to understand business priorities and deliver customized, value-based solutions aligned with Sodexo’s integrated service portfolio.
• Conduct ROI and cost-benefit analyses to inform client decisions and strengthen business cases.
• Apply "Selling the Sodexo Way" methodology using Global Sales Academy tools.
• Support client retention and rebid efforts in collaboration with operations, segment leadership, and the Clients for Life framework.
• Build strategic account plans and facilitate executive business reviews to ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Address issues that may impact satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term value.
• Contribute to client contract performance reviews and ensure contract compliance.
• Negotiating pricing models, performance metrics, service level agreements (SLAs), and governance structures for multi-year, enterprise-level deals.
• Navigate and lead within a highly matrixed, cross-functional enterprise—effectively collaborating across diverse teams including operations, marketing, finance, HR, and legal to foster strong partnerships and align integrated client solutions that drive results while protecting Sodexo’s financial risk.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and internal advocate for your clients to drive holistic solution development and execution.

Sales Planning, Forecasting & CRM Management - 25%

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline in Salesforce, ensuring data integrity and transparency across opportunities.
• Build and manage sales plans aligned with segment goals, including quota coverage, pipeline health, and win/loss analysis.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development teams to maintain a balanced portfolio of early-, mid-, and late-stage opportunities.
• Leverage CRM insights to inform go-to-market strategies, improve forecasting accuracy, and enable data-driven decision-making.

Market Intelligence & Strategy Development - 25%

• Monitor market trends, competitor moves, and industry shifts to proactively adjust sales strategies and inform solution design.
• Share insights with key stakeholders to influence offer development, pricing models, and future growth initiatives.
• Use strategic intelligence to develop solutions that reduce client costs, optimize operations, and create competitive differentiation

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.

• Proven success driving profitable growth through new business acquisition, cross-selling, and retention strategies

• Strong consultative sales skills with the ability to solve complex client challenges through customized solutions

• Deep customer centricity, financial acumen, and a persistent, action-oriented mindset

• Trusted relationship-builder skilled in developing long-term partnerships and influencing executive stakeholders

• Experience navigating complex, enterprise-level sales cycles to achieve growth and quota targets

• Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering bespoke solutions that align with client outcomes and business goals

• Valid driver's license required

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 Functional Experience - 7 years