Business Development Manager

Sodexo; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in the convenience market. This remote role, involving local travel, focuses on generating new business opportunities and supports a dynamic sales environment. Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience in sales, particularly in the food and beverage industry. Join us to innovate solutions that meet market needs while enjoying comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in sales, especially within the food and beverage industry.
• Experience managing and developing sales pipelines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within the InReach convenience solutions segment.
• Qualify prospects and engage potential clients through structured outreach.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM to track activities and lead status.

Skills

Sales

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Prospecting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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Are you a motivated, sales professional looking to kickstart your career?

Sodexo is seeking a Business Development Manager

Remote role with local travel!

The preferred candidate will live in Phoenix, Arizona or San Antonio, Texas

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, and learning the full sales cycle within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop into a high-performing sales professional within one of the most exciting segments of our business. Join us and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the convenience market!

The Business Development Manager plays a vital role in generating new business opportunities within the InReach convenience solutions segment. This sales role supports the sales process by identifying leads, qualifying prospects, and engaging potential clients through structured outreach and value-driven communication. The Business Development Manager focuses on smaller, transactional deals with short sales cycles and collaborates with internal teams to ensure alignment with client needs and business goals.

What You'll Do

• Research and identify prospective clients using CRM, social media, In the field territory planning. and sales intelligence tools.
• Execute outbound call and email campaigns to introduce Sodexo’s InReach convenience solutions offerings.
• Qualify prospects through needs assessment and pass qualified leads to Sales Executives for closure.
• Build relationships with key contacts to nurture opportunities and establish trust.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM to track activities, engagement, and lead status to maintain deal momentum. Leverage CRM dashboards to prioritize high-potential opportunities and flag aging deals for action or re-engagement. Align pipeline activities with target revenue goals, providing insights into deal velocity and probability to close.
• Learn to regularly analyze pipeline health and conversion metrics (e.g., lead-to-opportunity and opportunity-to-close rates) to inform outreach strategies and improve win rates.
• Follow-up on inbound marketing campaigns and outbound prospecting activities to advance them through the sales funnel.
• Actively support the conversion of qualified opportunities into closed-won deals by ensuring timely proposal delivery and pricing support.
• Lead the preparation of basic proposal materials and client-facing presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales enablement for templated decks and pitch materials aligned to prospective customer needs.
• Develop a foundational understanding of Sodexo’s Convenience Solutions services.
• Stay informed on basic industry trends and competitor activity to support conversations with prospects.
  
  
  

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

• Demonstrated success in sales, especially within the food and beverage industry.
• Proficiency in conveying product details and negotiating contracts with clients.
• Expertise in building and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Experience successfully closing deals with top-tier clients, resulting in a growth in client base.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to market changes and implemented new sales strategies.
• A hunter mindset.
• Experience managing and developing sales pipelines.
• Ability to develop a robust pipeline that contributes to an increase in lead conversion rates.
• Working knowledge and experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM
  
  
  

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 Years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Facilities Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitality

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