Client Liaison and Marketing Coordinator (70302827)

Sodexo; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in services for quality of life is seeking a Client Liaison and Marketing Coordinator in Halifax. The ideal candidate will manage marketing initiatives, enhance client experiences, and supervise retail operations. Successful applicants will have a degree in a relevant field and significant experience in food portfolio management, as well as strong marketing and presentation skills. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation and great employee benefits

Training and development programs

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of industry experience managing food portfolios across multiple brands.
• 3 years of management experience supervising teams.
• Experience with innovative marketing and digital technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive guest/client experience through marketing campaigns.
• Oversee retail offers and execution of strategies on-site.
• Engage in sales processes for new and renewal business.

Skills

Food portfolio management

Innovative marketing

Presentation skills

Financial management

Negotiation

Strong Excel usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business, marketing, communications or food and nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Email communication tools

Job description

Company Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity to join Sodexo as our next Client Liaison and Marketing Coordinator located in Halifax, NS.

Salary: $65,000.00 - $80000.00

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

Representing Sodexo at our very large client site, you will work with all marketing programs for our Food Service offering. You will also drive guest/client experience through Social Media marketing campaigns; direct guest experiences surveys as well as helping to create visual media/marketing campaigns to showcase our Sodexo brand. You are passionate about creating a fun guest experience and being hands on with all of our visitors to the site.

• Oversee the retail offers, retail systems, vending services and execution of retail/vending strategy on-site
• Support and coach, develop and oversee retail team
• Use your innovation to create and maintain cutting edge offerings, ensuring innovative solutions and technology are maximized
• Contribute to and execute on the segment Go-To-Market strategies related to retail and vending initiatives
• Operationalize and oversee the local annual segment retail and vending marketing plans, including digital and online marketing campaigns and promotions
• Assess the suitability of offerings for the audience and operationalize programs and initiatives.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on retail initiatives, programs, technology, and systems.
• Ensure consistency across retail operations and with the segment overall
• Engage in the sales and RFP processes for new and renewal business
• Provide solution/offer development support, targeted marketing campaigns, build proposals, budget options, validate equipment lists and pricing and participate in presentations (written, visuals and in person) for new and renewal retail/vending business

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business, marketing, communications or food and nutrition
• 5 years industry experience managing food portfolios including multiple brands and sites
• 3 years management experience, supervising people and programs
• Food Safe level 1 and 2
• Experience with innovative marketing, digital technology platforms and communications strategies an asset
• Strong presentation skills
• Financial management skills including budgeting, understanding of operational expenses and brand financial management
• Partnership experience with external brands and brand management experience
• Experience in negotiations an asset
• Strong experience working with Excel, Word PowerPoint, email

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growthCorporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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