Senior Manager 1, Field Marketing

Sodexo Careers•Midwestern States, IL

16h•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Manager 1, Field Marketing to support 40–50 K-12 school districts in the South-Central region. This is a remote role with up to 50% travel; candidates in IL, IN, MI, and WI are strongly preferred and must live near a major airport. In this role, you’ll be the strategic marketing partner to operations teams—driving student engagement, brand execution, and marketing excellence across your region. We’re looking for a creative, collaborative leader with strong operational insight to deliver growth, satisfaction, and participation in K-12 schools. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive marketing experience, preferably in foodservice, education, or consumer-facing industries.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
Must be comfortable with advanced functions of MS Office programs, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Nice To Haves

Previous school operations experience preferred.
Experience working in a matrixed organization with field-based teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute district-specific student engagement plans aligned with annual business objectives to drive participation and satisfaction.
Oversee national brand initiatives across all school levels, ensuring consistency, compliance, and tailoring programs to local communities.
Analyze performance metrics to optimize marketing impact and return on investment.
Provide consultative support and training to field operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams for integrated solutions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with school administrators, district leaders, and community stakeholders.
Represent marketing in client meetings and business reviews, identifying opportunities to enhance satisfaction and client retention.