Sales Director- Campus

Sodexo

$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of experience in sales
  • Proven success in consultative, enterprise-level sales
  • Strong negotiation skills with multi-year contract expertise
  • Experience in a matrixed environment
  • Analytical mindset for ROI and cost-benefit analysis
  • Resilience and adaptability in competitive markets

Responsibilities

  • Drive new business by identifying strategic opportunities
  • Lead the full sales cycle including prospecting and contract negotiations
  • Build executive relationships with C-level leaders
  • Develop strategic account plans and ensure contract compliance
  • Leverage Salesforce for pipeline management and sales forecasting
  • Monitor market trends to shape go-to-market strategies

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Role Overview

Sodexo is hiring a Sales Director- Campus! Are you a driven business development professional ready to bring innovative dining and nutrition solutions to the world of higher education? At Sodexo, we're transforming campus experiences across the country. We're seeking a Food & Nutrition Managed Services Seller based in the Tennessee & South Carolina region to help colleges and universities reimagine how they feed, fuel, and engage their communities. Expected travel: 70-75% travel covering TN & SC. Preferred residence close to a major airport in one of these states.

Incentives

Commission plan, vehicle allowance

What You'll Do

  • Drive new business by identifying and qualifying strategic opportunities, while expanding growth within existing accounts.
  • Lead the full sales cycle-prospecting, solution development, proposals, pricing, and contract negotiations.
  • Build executive relationships, engaging C-level leaders to align Sodexo's integrated solutions with client priorities.
  • Develop strategic account plans, conduct executive business reviews, and ensure contract compliance.
  • Leverage Salesforce for accurate pipeline management, forecasting, and data-driven sales planning.
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to shape go-to-market strategies and create differentiated solutions.


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.

What You Bring

  • Proven success in consultative, enterprise-level sales with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder deals.
  • Ability to engage senior executives and translate business priorities into tailored, value-based solutions.
  • Strong negotiation skills, with expertise in pricing models, SLAs, and multi-year contracts.
  • Experience working in a matrixed environment, collaborating across operations, finance, HR, legal, and marketing.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct ROI/cost-benefit analyses and use insights to influence decisions.
  • Resilience, adaptability, and a strategic mindset to win in competitive markets while driving long-term client partnerships.


Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Functional Experience - 7 years

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