You have the skills to drive profitability through marketing and the implementation of services.
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Onsite Role
Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking a dynamic Field Marketing Coordinator to support dining and culinary operations at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), a premier campus with 15 dining locations, including four resident dining halls and 10 retail outlets (featuring national and local brands).
This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a new marketing professional passionate about plant-based diets, sustainability, and student engagement. The Coordinator will play a key role in developing and implementing marketing strategies that drive profitability, promote dining services, and enhance the student experience.
Reporting to the Field Marketing Specialist II, you will help execute campus-wide promotions, manage social media and digital platforms, and oversee a team of interns—all while collaborating with dining leaders and client partners.
Support the execution of marketing strategies and promotions across dining halls, retail locations, catering, and meal plans.
Manage day-to-day marketing activities, including social media, website updates, digital signage, advertising, and student surveys.
Partner with the client and Sodexo leadership to drive customer engagement, retention, and sales growth.
Lead and mentor a small team of marketing interns, ensuring initiatives are creative, timely, and effective.
Execute Sodexo national campus dining initiatives each semester, while tailoring campaigns to meet RPI’s unique campus culture.
Support growth initiatives across meal plans, retail, catering, and special events.
Build customer insight through surveys, focus groups, and engagement events.
Promote Sodexo’s brand through strong on-site presence and innovative communication campaigns.
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Passion for sustainability, plant-based dining, and student-centered experiences.
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Creativity and comfort with social media platforms, digital tools, and content creation.
Ability to collaborate across teams and work effectively with managers, staff, interns, and client partners.
A proactive, hands-on mindset with the ability to engage students and customers directly.
Previous marketing experience (internship, campus involvement, or entry-level role) preferred.
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, GED or equivalent experience