District Manager, Management

Sodexo is seeking a District Manager 2 to manage the Campus Segment for all our Mississippi accounts. This role is responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the assigned geographic area through subordinate managers, supervisors and employees including financial performance, client retention, and employee training and development. Works with clients and the Senior Vice President in all matters relating to contract and account operations in order to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account retention.

Develops a business plan and budget for the accounts with the General Manager's.

The ideal District Manager candidate will have strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, strong communication and project management skills. This candidate will need to be able to work collaboratively, both horizontally and vertically within both organizations and have outstanding presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the workload accordingly. Works with clients and VP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship and ensure account growth and account retention.

At Sodexo, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to improve quality of life. We are seeking an experienced and results-driven District Manager to lead multiple higher education dining operations across Mississippi.

Valid Driver's License Required.

• Relocation Assistance Available

• Have exceptional client service mentality and executive presence
• Support a diverse and inclusive workforce
• Develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region
• Play a key role and enthusiastically support the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility
• Drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio

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

• Have five plus consecutive years of food service experience in a high volume and multi-unit management environment with a strong P&L background
• Has previous success managing a prestigious University Campus account
• Inspire strategic direction; secure and 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
• Demonstrate superior interpersonal skills and can develop and maintain professional, positive working relationships with multiple clients, liaisons, customers, employees, supervisors and vendors
• Strong contract negotiations, union environment, and sales processes/presentations experiences a must

• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 7 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 7 years

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.