Senior Director, Solutions Development

Sodexo Careers•Summerville, SC

8h•Remote

About The Position

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving innovation and delivering exceptional client solutions? Join us as Senior Director, Solutions Development , and lead the charge in creating transformative infrastructure solutions for our Corporate Services segment across the US. About the Role You will manage a talented team of Solutions Developers and Design Coordinators, guiding them to design and implement cutting-edge facility infrastructure solutions. From food service construction projects to facility audits and improvements, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping strategies that fuel growth and set industry standards. Incentives Comprehensive benefit package, annual incentive plan, remote home office with travel opportunities. At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Requirements

Strategic Leadership: Ability to set vision, influence stakeholders, and align initiatives with long-term growth objectives.
Sales Acumen: Proven success in executive-level sales within contracted services, with a strong understanding of solution selling and value-based proposals.
Client-Centric Mindset: Skilled at building trust-based relationships and delivering tailored solutions that exceed client expectations.
Innovation & Market Insight: Expertise in leveraging emerging technologies and trends to create competitive offerings.
Operational Excellence: Strong ability to standardize processes, manage large-scale projects, and ensure financial performance.
Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional ability to work cross-functionally and present complex solutions clearly to senior stakeholders.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 7 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years in energy management, technical solution development, technical sales, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead and Inspire: Mentor and manage a team to deliver dynamic, client-focused solutions.
Drive Innovation: Champion advanced technologies to differentiate our offerings.
Collaborate for Success: Partner with sales and operations teams to craft solutions tailored to client needs, driving integrated facilities management (IFM) growth.
Deliver Results: Oversee execution of solution design initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
Optimize Processes: Standardize and streamline solution development, reducing costs and improving efficiency across the organization.