District Manager 2

Sodexo Careers•Fulton, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, and employee engagement while fostering a culture centered on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. Valid Driver's License Required.

Requirements

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.
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.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
7 years Minimum Management Experience
7 years Minimum Functional Experience

Nice To Haves

Strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, strong communication and project management skills.
Ability 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.

Responsibilities

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.
Support a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region.
Play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility.
Drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio.
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.