Field Marketing Coordinator

Sodexo Campus has an exciting opportunity for an innovative, Field Marketing Coordinator to assist with marketing strategies for Dillard University Dining Services program in New Orleans, LA.  The Field Marketing Coordinator will be working with the Resident, Retail, & Catering managers, along with the Executive Chefs and General Manager to increase student engagement and participation in retail and resident dining locations.  

This is a great opportunity for a marketing or communications graduate with some field experience who has the ability to train along with possessing stellar verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate has a formal degree/ trade school certificate and food service marketing experience.

• Supports growth by executing growth initiatives, including: Non-Mandatory Sales/Pricing/Retail & Catering/New Sales & Retention/eCommerce & Mutualized Promotions
• Executes cascaded plans intended to increase customer insight/satisfaction through Surveys/Focus Groups/Engagement Promotions and relevant technology
• Implements cascaded internal/external communication through Websites/Social Media/Innovation Sharing/Best Practices
• Supports 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.

• Training: Can you successfully train hourly dining staff employees in the area of customer service?
• Sales/Marketing: Can you help to increase the sales volume of our VMPs (Voluntary Meal Plans) through marketing efforts? Do you have the ability to successfully execute Sodexo marketing programs and plans as well as the competencies required to create and execute campus-specific "in-house" marketing programs?
• Student Engagement: Can you engage with and integrate into the student body in order to obtain honest and constructive feedback and suggestions?
• Partnerships: Can you partner with our family of vendors and the community in order to identify, create and promote special event opportunities for Sodexo?
• Social Media: Are you a social media "guru" who can increase Sodexo and the University’s dining program social media footprint via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and Pinterest?

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