District Manager - Vending - Sodexo

Your future is InReach!

Join our mission to transform the convenience industry by putting people first and obsessing about extraordinary food and drinks. We just can’t bear the thought of being boring.  We like to have fun and be a bit quirky.  We work in a buzzword-free zone. We look for what’s new, what’s next, and what the future holds…we invite you to be part of our exciting future.

With InReach, you get to be a hero to clients and guests every day. We’re all about phenomenal service and technology that fosters everyone’s trust.

Our culture is to do the right thing – always. We are a diverse group, and we are all about inclusion, wellness, sustainability, and supporting local partners. Reducing single-use plastics, feeding the hungry, responsible sourcing, community assistance, and using products and ingredients with a lower carbon footprint – it’s all part of who we are, and it’s embedded in our daily actions.

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Sodexo is seeking a District Manager for our convenience solutions/InReach operations.

This position is remote with travel and will be responsible for overseeing our branch operations across the Mid-Atlantic region.

We are looking for a strong, dynamic and passionate leader with experience in the convenience market (vending, micro-markets/cafes, office refreshment services, pantry and snack boxes) who can affectively manage the operations in line with financial and operational goals, exceed client expectations, and grow the business.

The successful candidate will:

• Successfully coordinate and direct all activities across 4-7 branches within the assigned geographic area through branch managers, supervisors and employees including financial performance, client retention, and employee training and development
• Develop a business plan and budget and work with branches to communicate priorities and progress
• Recognize and develop key talent to ensure a pipeline of future operational leaders
• Identify customer issues quickly, and promptly respond with appropriate communication and/or corrective action with operations and Key Account Managers
• Collaborate with other departments to improve business processes, efficiencies and best practices
• Champion a safety-focused work environment for all operations
• Carry out all leadership responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Is this the right opportunity for you? We are seeking candidates that have/are:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Seven years of operations experience, preferably in the convenience solutions space
• An effective communicator and collaborator with a passion for developing talent through coaching and accountability
• Strong relationship skills to effectively work internally as well as externally to the organization.
• Experience with or skills to learn and work within vending inventory management software, route scheduling software, and Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Ability to frequently travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and periodically to other areas as needed

This could be the start of something good. Let’s make it happen

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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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.

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.