District Manager 2

Sodexo; Lakeland (FL); Remote; USD 121,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Facilities leader to drive operational excellence and client satisfaction across Florida university accounts with significant travel. This remote leadership role focuses on mentoring on-site teams, building client relationships, and guiding strategic initiatives to grow the business.

The role emphasizes people leadership, resource deployment, and performance management, with progression tied to broader business and operations know-how.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 7 years.
• Related experience: 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site facilities operations across Florida university accounts.
• Lead and develop on-site teams and drive client satisfaction.
• Manage budgets, forecast outcomes, and drive growth.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Talent development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Facilities leader to lead operations across multiple locations within our rapidly growing Facilities Management business.This remote leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, team performance, and business growth throughout our Florida University accounts with at least 50% travel.About the jobTake the lead in overseeing multiple accounts within a dynamic region, where you’ll champion operational excellence, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure a high standard of client and guest satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and empower on-site teams, build lasting client relationships, and shape the success of business operations across a diverse portfolio.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: $121210 per year - $156860 per yearIncentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salaryWhat’s in it for youMake a lasting impact by guiding district-wide strategies that boost performance, drive growth, and enhance the customer experienceBuild trusted partnerships with clients, collaborating on solutions that strengthen retention and deliver long-term valueLead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and accountabilityTake ownership of financial results with the ability to shape budgets, forecast outcomes, and drive resultsGain exposure to cross-functional leadership and work alongside senior leaders to influence enterprise-wide prioritiesManage a diverse and exciting portfolio of operations, where every day presents new challenges and opportunitiesExpand your leadership footprint with a role that rewards initiative, collaboration, and strategic thinkingWhat you’ll bringSuccess in managing complex, multi-site operations with strong financial acumenand a track record of delivering results against P&L goalsSkillset to lead through influence, guiding frontline and senior leaders alike whilecreating a performance-driven, people-first cultureA strategic mindset with the capability to identify growth opportunities, driveinnovation, and align services with evolving client needsExceptional relationship-building skills, with the confidence to serve as a trustedpartner to clients and collaborate effectively across business unitsA commitment to developing talent, building succession pipelines, and fosteringteam engagement through mentorship and clear performance expectationsRequirementsEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experienceManagement Experience: 7 yearsRelated Experience: 7 yearsWhat we offerCompensation 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.Who we areAt 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.