Field Marketing Specialist 1

Sodexo•Houston, TX

2d•$53,720 - $69,520•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist for a university in downtown Houston, Texas. The marketing focus is on growth strategies for increasing sales for the unit, improving customer satisfaction, and promoting Sodexo’s Brand. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Requirements

strong marketing background and writing skills
strategic leadership, talent management, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills
strong computer skills, with a preference for experience with Scala
best in class presentation skills, with extensive PowerPoint 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
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

contract food services experience

Responsibilities

Develop and execute marketing strategies that drive participation, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and retention across dining, catering, retail, and meal plan programs
Lead customer insight initiatives through surveys, focus groups, digital engagement, and data analysis to better understand student needs and improve the customer experience
Manage internal and external communications across websites, social media, marketing campaigns, innovation sharing, and best-practice storytelling
Build collaborative relationships with campus partners, student groups, dining leadership, and community stakeholders to support engagement and joint initiatives
Plan and execute promotions, events, sampling activities, and campus-wide campaigns that increase awareness and enrich the student dining experience
Maintain a strong on-site presence to promote programs, enhance brand visibility, and serve as a key marketing contact on campus
Provide hands-on creative support including event set-up, signage, food photography, and marketing materials development
Develop and maintain standardized marketing calendars, promotional plans, and eCommerce initiatives that are easy for teams to execute and support business goals