Director, Business Development and Sales

Sodexo

• $115K — $180K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and hazard control practices (e.g., hazardous energy, fall prevention, slips/trips/falls, GHS).
  • Ability to conduct audits, analyze incidents, and develop actionable risk improvement plans.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail for identifying and mitigating safety risks.
  • Strong communication skills to advise leadership and collaborate with unit teams.
  • Commitment to achieving safety objectives and fostering a culture of prevention.
  • Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience.
  • Related Experience: 2 years.

Responsibilities

  • Provide accident prevention and safety management support to high-loss units.
  • Lead improvements and develop risk reduction plans.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Conduct audits and analyze incidents for safety enhancements.
  • Collaborate with teams to implement safety best practices.

Benefits

  • A meaningful role where you help protect employees and customers while reducing organizational risk.
  • Opportunity to lead safety improvements and influence best practices across multiple units.
  • Work closely with senior health and safety leaders to implement impactful risk management strategies.
  • Gain hands-on experience in audits, root cause analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Full Job Description
The Director of Business Development & Sales is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding business opportunities for Sodexo Live! across convention centers and cultural destinations.

This role leads business development initiatives, develops and executes strategic sales plans, cultivates relationships with clients and key stakeholders, and identifies new opportunities to grow the portfolio.

About the job

Join a role where your expertise in health and safety makes a direct impact on reducing workplace risks and improving employee well-being. As a Safety Specialist, you will provide accident prevention and safety management support to a focused group of high-loss units. You'll lead improvements, develop risk reduction plans, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to create safer work environments.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $115940 - $180070

What's in it for you
  • A meaningful role where you help protect employees and customers while reducing organizational risk.
  • Opportunity to lead safety improvements and influence best practices across multiple units.
  • Work closely with senior health and safety leaders to implement impactful risk management strategies.
  • Gain hands-on experience in audits, root cause analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Be part of a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.


What you'll bring
  • Strong knowledge of safety regulations and hazard control practices (e.g., hazardous energy, fall prevention, slips/trips/falls, GHS).
  • Ability to conduct audits, analyze incidents, and develop actionable risk improvement plans.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail for identifying and mitigating safety risks.
  • Strong communication skills to advise leadership and collaborate with unit teams.
  • Commitment to achieving safety objectives and fostering a culture of prevention.


Requirements
  • Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • Related Experience: 2 years


What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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