District Manager 2 - Sodexo

Relocation assistance offered. Bonus eligible position.

Sodexo Schools is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to oversee our K-12 Child Nutrition accounts in South Carolina. This District Manager role requires a seasoned professional who excels in building and nurturing client relationships while leading and growing their team. The ideal candidate will serve as the face of our organization in the region, bringing innovative solutions to traditional challenges and adeptly anticipating shifts in client needs and regional trends. The District Manager must reside in South Carolina, with a preference for candidates located in Central South Carolina.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and engagement, driving sales and retention.

- Lead and develop a high-performing team, driving growth and operational excellence within the accounts.

- Act as the primary representative of Sodexo Schools in the region, embodying the organizations values and vision.

- Identify and implement innovative solutions to address client challenges and improve service delivery.

- Manage budgets and driving profitability across multiple accounts within region with a superior level of financial acumen.

- Proactively assess and respond to changes in client needs and market conditions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

- Collaborate with local and state leaders to foster partnerships and advance organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in client relationship management and team leadership.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative thinking.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to rally and inspire teams.

- Ability to anticipate and adapt to changing client and regional dynamics.

- Experience in the K-12 Child Nutrition sector.

- Demonstrated success managing workload, multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.

- Dynamic presence and a strong capacity to influence and motivate others.

- Valid drivers license required.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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We offer Food Service Management and Retail Management positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Energy and Resources, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States.

Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Retail Management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry.

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.

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.