Solution Architect, Campus Dining

Sodexo Careers • Atlanta, GA

4d • Remote

About The Position

Sodexo's Activated Solutions Group is currently searching for a Solution Architect to support our Higher Education accounts. This is a remote position. The successful Solution Architect candidate will lead culinary innovation in higher education accounts. This role will present innovative high-profile campus dining solutions to our C-Suite Executive campus clients, and will manage innovative business drivers for culinary innovation for our client partners.

Requirements

• Experience in collegiate campus dining operations, business development, or strategic planning
• 3-5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, product management, or a related field, preferably in a client-facing role
• Familiarity with performing data analysis, producing quantitative modeling, and interpreting data through a business and economic lens to create commercial recommendations
• Demonstrated experience using quantitative and analytical skills to generate insights that inform business strategy.
• Mastery of Excel required
• Demonstrated history of higher education contract dining services Master Planning with proven growth in meal plan sales YOY
• Solid understanding of successful management of National Retail Brands, including real estate and retail planning
• Expertise in the ability to synthesize and present large swaths of data to influence Campus Administration to optimize the business.
• Top notch critical thinking and analytical skills can break down complex problems into discrete digestible pieces and drive effective solutions
• Can learn quickly; understand any challenge and immediately home in on what matters most
• Can adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment without being phased
• High profile executive presence and demonstrated history of successful C-Suite influence to grow business
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing or mentoring team members
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
• Very high EQ: able to read a room or an audience and adjust approach to be most effective
• Able to build deep levels of trust with senior leaders, external partners, and staff at all levels; not afraid to directly challenge important issues; exceptional listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a crisp, concise and effective style, leading conversations with data-driven solutions and insights
• High degree of grit. Demonstrated ability to break down difficult barriers both internally and externally
• Ownership over professional development; highly receptive to feedback and eager to get better every day, high level of internal motivation and a strong desire to succeed
• Operates with the highest levels of integrity
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years in operations, business development, and planning experience.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with tools such as PowerBi, Power Apps, Salesforce a plus

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership and responsibility over solutioning by leveraging consumer trends, insights and data to craft curated strategies and differentiated solutions that drive campus community engagement, optimize operations, positively impact satisfaction and accomplish client goals.
• Provide meal plan and retail strategic direction and assist accounts in developing actionable roadmaps to elevate and enhance dining programs in support of the campus’ strategic goals.
• Lead research from design to analysis and translate research findings into actionable business recommendations for the client.
• Provide meal plan training at the operational level.
• Conduct unit operational assessments and financial analysis in support of predictive analytics.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to field management.
• Support development of analytical management tools for the Segment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Care
• Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior