President, Corporate Services – Food, East

Company: Sodexo
Location: New York, NY

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President, Corporate Services – Food, East

Sodexo Corporate Services is looking for a dynamic leader to join our Executive team and lead our Food portfolio. We are seeking to hire a President, Food for the East region. The successful candidate will be responsible to develop & own robust C-level relationships with clients in key sectors, geographies and cities; expand the Web of Influence in external business chambers & executive summits; be accountable for selected key contracts; manage a team to deliver on business targets; lead regional strategic initiatives; drive GP performance and accelerate growth. These decision makers individually will be responsible for a scope north of five hundred million dollars.

The ideal candidate will have exceptional client relations skills; acute business acumen; awareness of trends and technology; excellent leadership, strategic thinking, team building and change management skills.
If you are looking for a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and have a desire to drive GP performance through a laser focus on Food and want to be responsible for growth and retention strategies, then you should apply for this position.
  • Responsible for driving growth ambition as outlined in Corporate Services Go To Market Strategy that will return top line 300 – 400 million year over year by FY22. Particular focus on growth in Technology and and Financial Services Sectors
  • Directly accountable for selected key Contracts and own C-suite/higher level client relationships
  • Participate in meetings / events as a strong “Sodexo spokesperson” interface with existing clients & prospects: Internal: QBR and contract governance – External: Business Chambers, executive Summits of key sectors, Events – Expand WOI
  • Work with the CEO Corporate Services Noram to develop and implement the segment strategy within USA and more widely in Noram to deliver sustainable, above market profitable growth and Retention
  • Direct line of succession to CEO, Corporate Services NorAm
  • Drive a rigorous performance culture that aligns with the Corporate Services Go To Market Strategy deliverables. Ensure that we are acquiring, retaining and developing the right talent to support the Segment ambition
  • Lead regional strategic initiatives / priorities; represent the segment at the RLC as necessary; contribute and Implement Global / NorAm strategies
  • Is a member of the COMEX team of NorAm Corporate Services Segment & serve as a Sector Champion
  • Lead the geographical team in USA Corporate Services segment to deliver on our Quality of Life positioning and achieve a safe working environment that meets or exceeds economic and commercial performance targets
  • Represent Sodexo in partnering with and developing strong commercial relationships with local communities in USA to develop business outcomes and promote success in our corporate responsibility and sustainability programs. In addition to engagement in M&A activity associated with Sodexo’s capabilities.
  • Support the segment Sales team for USA to ensure that the new development, retention and cross-selling development targets are met through solutions selling and development of a robust pipeline

Basic Education Requirement – Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience – 10 years
Basic Functional Experience -10 years experience in a relevant field

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.