Chief Growth Officer - Workplace Experience Group

Aramark•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Chief Growth Officer (VP, Growth) – WXG is a dynamic, strategic leader responsible for driving business growth, expanding client relationships, and ensuring long-term retention within the WXG sector. This executive will lead the development and execution of sales strategies, cultivate new business opportunities, and strengthen partnerships with c-level decisions makers across a variety of industries. Success in this role requires deep market insight, strong sales acumen, and the ability to lead high-performing teams in a complex environment. The ideal leader in this role motivates and empowers teams to achieve exceptional results, demonstrates charisma, practical expertise, and a passion for growth, fosters a culture of integrity, professionalism, and innovation, and collaborates effectively across organizational boundaries and with C-suite clients. The Workplace Experience Group at Aramark is a collaborative of curated companies and strategic partnerships designed to deliver transformative workplace dining. We leverage a suite of solutions to leverage the power of food & beverage to bring people together through customized experiences. Our diverse offerings include destination dining, catering, conference, hospitality, and even work-from-home solutions. We work with our customers to make sure our solutions are a great fit for all parts of the workday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of B2B sales, business development, or strategic account management experience in a services or regulated industry.
Proven track record of sales growth, strategic account development, and managing multi-million-dollar portfolios.
Expertise in large system sales, account management, and business process outsourcing.
Strong presentation, negotiation, and executive communication skills.
Proficient in CRM tools (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel as needed, estimated at a minimum of 50%

Nice To Haves

Experience in corrections, facilities management, or government contracting preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute growth strategies to drive new business acquisition and expand existing accounts within the Workplace Experience Group (WXG).
Lead and develop a high performing team of sales, business development, and retention professionals to originate opportunities and deliver tailored solutions aligned with Aramark’s strategic priorities.
Build, manage, and optimize a robust sales pipeline, leveraging Salesforce for disciplined forecasting, reporting, and performance visibility.
Establish and nurture senior level relationships with correctional agency decisionmakers, positioning Aramark as a trusted, long term strategic partner.
Oversee comprehensive account planning, vertical expansion, and cross functional collaboration with operations, marketing, legal, and finance to ensure seamless execution.
Lead proposal strategy, RFP development, and complex negotiations for high value, multiyear contracts.
Champion financial rigor and planning to align client outcomes with internal execution, risk management, and commercial objectives.
Ensure long term client value and satisfaction across the full lifecycle—from acquisition and onboarding through retention and expansion.
Monitor and analyze market trends, regulatory shifts, and competitive dynamics to inform proactive growth and risk mitigation strategies.
Foster a culture of urgency, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement through clear expectations, data driven performance management, and coaching.