Managing Sales Vice President, Higher Ed (West)

Sodexo; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Managing Sales Vice President for Higher Education in the West. This leadership role involves strategic sales management and team development, with a focus on building partnerships within the university segment. The position offers a remote work opportunity with substantial travel, making it ideal for a passionate and driven leader in the field.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness programs

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off and holidays

Career growth and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of management experience required.
• 10 years of relevant functional experience needed.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies and processes.
• Lead and develop the sales team.
• Create strategic plans aligning with corporate goals.

Skills

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Managing Sales Vice President, Higher Ed (West)

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Overview

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and transform higher education partnerships in the West? Sodexo is seeking a strategic and innovative Managing Sales Vice President, Higher Ed (West) to drive growth, build strong relationships, and deliver impactful solutions within our university segment.

This role offers the opportunity to leverage your leadership, vision, and sales expertise to shape strategic direction, secure new business, and strengthen our market position in higher education. If you're passionate about client relationships, ambitious growth, and organizational excellence, we want to connect with you.

This position allows for remote work with travel (50-70%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies and processes
• Lead and develop the sales team
• Implement business plans, budgets, and forecasts to meet sales and market share targets
• Create strategic plans aligning with long-term corporate goals
• Identify customer objectives and tailor Sodexo solutions accordingly
• Maintain accurate client and prospect data, and conduct competitive analysis
• Assess customer needs, develop solutions, and advise decision-makers
• Build relationships with senior management (e.g., CEO, COO, CFO)
• Ensure customer satisfaction and sales process integrity
• Identify profitable projects aligned with corporate vision
• Monitor strategic plan implementation to meet goals

What We Offer

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness programs
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• Career growth and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of management experience
• Minimum 10 years of relevant functional experience

About Sodexo

We aim to create a better everyday for everyone, improving quality of life and fostering community progress. We value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.