Field Marketing Specialist 1 - Sodexo

Unit Description

You have the skills to drive profitability through marketing and the implementation of services.

Sodexo is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist for Springfield Public Schools, in Springfield, MA. Our Sodexo teams work to deliver food service operations at SPS, partnering with them to deliver innovative solutions. These teams also have responsibility for driving client satisfaction by providing stellar customer service via effective communication with all levels of the school district faculty/staff, as well as follow-through with action items that impact both client and student satisfaction. At Sodexo Schools, students are the heart of everything we do. Our ability to deliver a great customer service and excellent foodservice for school systems is key to the full student experience. Enjoy a great work-life balance. A marketing professional with digital design experience and a passion for eliminating student hunger would make an excellent candidate.

Sodexo’s Marketing staff work with operations teams to develop marketing strategies that provide a high level of service and innovation for multiple cafes, catering, micro markets, brands and retail stores. Marketing is focused on growth strategies for increasing sales for the unit, improving customer satisfaction and promoting Sodexo’s Brand.

Sodexo offers extensive benefits way beyond medical, dental and life insurances, we have Concierge services to help you through everyday life demands, a Matching 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Business Resource Groups to provide a safe space and supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work and develop professionally. 

The successful candidate will:

• work within the marketing team and work with field marketing specialists, managers, clients, and the District Manager in all matters relating to marketing, to help establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship; and/or

• be responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all marketing activities throughout the enterprise, 
• Supports growth by executing growth initiatives, including: Non-Mandatory Sales/Pricing/Retail & Catering/New Sales & Retention/eCommerce & Mutualized Promotions
• Executes cascaded plans intended to increase customer insight/satisfaction through Surveys/Focus Groups/Engagement Promotions and relevant technology
• Implements cascaded internal/external communication through Websites/Social Media/Innovation Sharing/Best Practices
• Supports program awareness through a physical presence at site

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• strong marketing background and digital design skills;
• strategic leadership, talent management, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills;
• strong computer skills,
• best in class presentation skills, with extensive PowerPoint and Photoshop experience;
• team development skills;
• client relationship skills and the ability to quickly respond to client and management needs;
• the ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload; and / or contract food services experience (preferred).

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. Benefits start on day one!

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 - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.