Senior Manager 1, Field Marketing

Sodexo Careers•Jersey City, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Field Marketing for K–12 schools. This virtual role supports 50–60 school districts across the Northeast, with a strong preference for candidates based in NY, NJ, DC, or CT (other locations considered based on experience). The position is remote with up to 50% travel and requires proximity to a major airport. The Senior Marketing Manager for the At School Segment is a strategic leader responsible for driving student engagement, brand execution, and marketing excellence across the region. This role partners closely with operations teams to align marketing strategies with district goals, supporting growth, satisfaction, and participation in K–12 environments. 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

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
5+ years of progressive marketing experience, ideally 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.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Nice To Haves

School operations experience preferred.
Experience in matrixed organizations and proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute district-specific marketing plans to drive student engagement and satisfaction.
Partner with operations to align marketing strategies with business goals and optimize performance through data insights.
Lead implementation of national brand initiatives, ensuring consistency and local relevance across all school levels.
Customize and execute promotions and programs tailored to individual school communities.
Serve as the regional marketing lead, collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting field training and onboarding.
Build strong relationships with school and community stakeholders, representing marketing in client engagements and driving retention.