The Senior Director Client Success is a transformational leadership role focused on driving a unified and strategic approach to client relationship management contract renewals rebids and cross-selling initiatives. This role ensures our top client accounts are supported through a proactive and integrated retention strategy.
By leveraging client insights and data-driven decision-making the Senior Director ensures the voice of the client is reflected across operations sales and support functions. This role plays a key part in strengthening client relationships driving growth within existing accounts and ensuring long-term client satisfaction and retention.
The Senior Director will collaborate closely with senior leadership across Canada applying best practices advanced technologies and innovative strategies to drive operational excellence.
How Youll Make an Impact :
Development and Implementation of Client Retention Strategy
Define and validate a strategic client retention roadmap in partnership with the Canadian Senior Leadership Team to support renewal preparedness and proactive account management.
Client Engagement Revenue Growth and Renewal Process Leadership
Represent the Voice of the Client internally and ensure it is integrated into renewal and rebid strategies.
Initiate and oversee cross-sell efforts to meet revenue growth targets within existing accounts.
Drive the renewal and cross-selling processesto enable seamless transitions from retention planning to successful contract rebids and forecasted renewals or growth within accounts.
Reporting Compliance and Continuous Improvement
Ensure accurate documentation of all client retention activities communications and follow-ups using internal systems and tools.
Drive compliance with all safety risk and operational standards while promoting continuous improvement across client-facing practices.
Training Coaching and Process Adoption
Collaborate with Learning & Development to implement training initiatives that equip operations and sales teams with the skills needed to execute renewal best practices.
Mentor and educate team members on using analytical tools to monitor retention efforts and action plan progress.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
Foster strong internal partnerships with segment leadership North American counterparts and global client success teams to drive strategic retention initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership by delivering regular data-informed insights and recommendations to enhance client satisfaction and retention performance.
Qualifications :
What Youll Need to Succeed :
Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
Minimum 8 years of experience in senior client-facing roles with a track record in client retention and revenue growth.
Experience managing complex multi-account portfolios and leading cross-functional initiatives.
Minimum 3 years in a senior leadership role with proven ability to drive change and influence without direct authority.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (e.g. SoForce or equivalent).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to present insights that inform strategy.
Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and navigating matrixed environments.
Excellent communication facilitation and coaching skills.
Client-focused with strong negotiation abilities and insight-driven relationship management.
Proven ability to support strategic renewal and rebid outcomes through strong client engagement.
Fluency in English and French is an asset to support national operations
Additional Information :
What MakesSodexoDifferent :
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Key Skills
Abinitio,Business Analysis,Logistics & Procurement,Client Services,Business Analytics
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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