Strategic Growth Director

Aramark Correctional Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Director of Business Development to shape the business plan and lead the sales strategy for new accounts. This role is entrepreneurial, highly visible, and drives customer acquisition through top leadership networks across client environments.

The position focuses on assembling and leading teams to win opportunities, guided by rigorous strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Expect travel and performance-based rewards aligned with growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years "high end" strategic selling experience is required.
• Hospitality services experience and/or operational experience is preferred; sales leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat is required.
• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Think, plan and sell strategically with a consultative, customer-centric approach.
• Ability to build alliances and influence key decision makers without formal authority.
• Manage customer relationships through creative problem solving and customer savvy.
• Market awareness in a mature service industry; self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Experience in contract management services; pro forma development.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development with coordination support.
• Develop territory strategies and align selling processes to buyer needs.
• Deliver client-focused presentations addressing objectives and outcomes.
• Build relationships with prospective customers and introduce ARAMARK team members.
• Drive sales process momentum and close key deals.

Skills

Strategic selling

Sales leadership

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Team selling

Closing deals

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Aramark seeks a Director of Business Development to shape the business plan and lead the sales strategy for new accounts. This role is entrepreneurial, highly visible, and drives customer acquisition through top leadership networks across client environments.

The position focuses on assembling and leading teams to win opportunities, guided by rigorous strategy and cross-functional collaboration. Expect travel and performance-based rewards aligned with growth.