Unit Description:
Sodexo Corporate Services
is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of
District Manager 2 (Food)
to oversee accounts located in Southeaster PA and Southern NJ.
The successful candidate will need to reside in the Southeastern PA ,
Southern NJ area and will be responsible for leading all activities and teams for this region and will have oversight of approximately 15-20 accounts with a total managed volume $25 to $35 million . This position will require 60% travel with most of it being day travel and some overnight travel.
As a strong, passionate leader of food & hospitality you will be responsible for supporting, retaining and growing existing accounts. You will manage 1 Area General Manager and 9 General Managers and represent our brand as the local Executive in the marketplace.
The District Manager 2 (Food)
will lead the business to achieve economic and commercial performance and managing talent in scope as this position reports to the Vice President, Operations. Sodexo seeks the highest caliber executives who embody the finest leadership skills to move our business forward. Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent-driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. Sodexo's executive leaders have a vision for the future and develop strategies that provide direct support to other leaders and teams in our varied operational areas while embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit and Spirit of Service.
The successful candidate will:
Lead their District team to deliver on our Quality of Life positioning and achieve a safe working environment that meets or exceeds economic and commercial performance targets.
Work with the Regional Segment Head to develop and implement the segment strategy within the division and more widely in the region to deliver sustainable, profitable growth and value for Sodexo clients and our business.
Assist with the division Sales team for the region to ensure that the new development and cross-selling development targets are met.
Manage and develop the division talent in collaboration with HR and segment leadership lead and further develop facilities business in this area.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:
Have contracted food services experience managing 10+ locations or business segments.
Have demonstrated business and financial acumen in utilizing and managing contract financials.
Can direct other leaders in a high-volume business.
Can build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients – this includes collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow Sodexo's business in the assigned market.
Can develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility's product offerings/solutions align with client needs.
Drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio.
Develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region.
Can drive team performance and create leaders within your organization.
Can ensure the organization's brand reputation; and/or lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction; secure and/or deploy resources; cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo; ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong employee relations.
What We Offer:
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 7 years
Basic Functional Experience - 7 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
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