Solution Designer III

Sodexo is seeking a Solution Designer to translate complex client needs into practical, differentiated solutions supporting data center environments, with experience in Operations, Construction, Facilities, or related services.

Preferred candidates will have experience with RFPs, service model development, and solution design, with the ability to translate client needs into winning solutions and measurable results.

The Solution Designer III is responsible for developing client-focused, competitive solution strategies that support Sodexo North America’s commercial growth objectives within their assigned segment. This role partners with Sales, Operations, Commercial Finance, and other cross-functional teams to design innovative food, environmental services, integrated facilities management, and support service solutions that align with client needs and operational capabilities. The position leads the development of winning solutions for segment-specific opportunities, including new business pursuits, renewals, and strategic deals, while ensuring financial, operational, and service excellence standards are achieved.

The role applies strong business, operational, and analytical expertise to assess opportunities, develop complex segment specific solutions, support decision-making, and improve overall solution quality and deal performance. In addition, the Solution Designer III helps standardize solution design approaches, supports smaller deal teams, and contributes to the continuous improvement of commercial solution processes and client outcomes. Through effective collaboration and disciplined solution development, the role directly contributes to increased win rates, operational alignment, and sustainable business growth.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $115940 - $180070

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

• Take full ownership and responsibility over solutioning by leveraging consumer trends, insights and data to craft curated strategies and differentiated solutions that drive campus community engagement, optimize operations, positively impact satisfaction and accomplish client goals. The Solution Designer is solely responsible for providing meal plan and retail strategic direction and assisting accounts in developing actionable roadmaps to elevate and enhance dining programs in support of the campus’ strategic goals.
• Our Solution Design team use a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research techniques to drive business impact with our clients. You will lead the research from design to analysis and translate research findings into actionable business recommendations for the client. You are a strong problem solver and adaptable, with an ability to build trust and partnership at all levels of an organization.
  
  You demonstrate the highest levels of ownership and show confidence and clear understanding of your position, your value in the strategic planning process and your recommendations. You are a clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal. You have a proven track record of success in difficult, highly ambiguous situations.
• You will also be asked to provide meal plan training at the operational level, conduct unit operational assessments and financial analysis in support of predictive analytics, provide guidance and mentorship to field management, support…