Director – Sales AI Products

Entegra; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Sales AI Products Director to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered products that transform Sodexo’s Sales operations. You will drive scalable AI solutions, measure business impact, and influence across business, data, and technology teams to embed AI at scale.

The role manages people, sets direction, and allocates resources, with accountability for performance, budget, and ROI. This is a global leadership position driving end-to-end product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7 years of managerial experience.
• 7 years related experience in AI/product domains.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the AI product vision and multi-year roadmap for Sales AI products.
• Partner with business and Sales to identify high-value use cases.
• Ensure alignment with global and regional product factories for reuse and scalability.
• Manage budgets and track financial performance including recharge models.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, design, build, launch, scale.

Skills

Business acumen

Product management

Data/AI ecosystems

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the job

The Sales AI Products Director leads the vision, strategy, and delivery of AI-powered products that transform Sodexo’s Sales operations. This role is accountable for building scalable, high-impact AI solutions that drive measurable business value, achieve strong product-market fit, and contribute directly to Sodexo’s P&L. As a key leader in Sodexo’s AI transformation, the role bridges business needs, data, and technology to accelerate innovation and embed AI at scale across the organization.

Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range

$134640 - $209110

Incentive Eligibility

Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What’s in it for you

• Own and evolve the Sales AI product vision and multi-year roadmap in alignment with Sales leadership
• Identify high-value use cases by partnering with business and Sales stakeholders
• Ensure alignment with global and regional product factories to maximize reuse and scalability
• Prioritize initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and strategic relevance
• Ensure successful deployment, adoption, and scaling of AI products across regions and business units
• Define and track clear success metrics (business impact, usage, ROI)
• Own budget management and financial tracking (including recharge models)
• Remove blockers and resolve critical issues impacting delivery or adoption
• Foster strong collaboration across product, engineering, data, and business teams
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle: discovery, design, build, launch, and scale

What you’ll bring

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into execution
• Deep understanding of product management practices, tools, and frameworks
• Solid grasp of data and AI ecosystems, architectures, and challenges
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence across a global organization

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 7 years
• Related Experience: 7 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.

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.