District Manager 2

Sodexo•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Exciting opportunity to join a winning team, partner with amazing clients and enjoy the vibrant, growing and great place to live, the Pacific Northwest! Sodexo is seeking a District Manager 2 to support our Schools Segment. This position will provide leadership to the Washington and Montana markets and have direct P&L ownership. The selected candidate will provide operational over-site across all school locations and advance profitable long-term growth strategies. This is a key leadership role in establishing and maintaining an exceptionally high level of food service operational and safety standards. Must be able to provide strong leadership, influence a high performing team, foster client collaboration and winning partnerships and provide innovative, profitable and high-quality programs. Valid driver’s license is required. Candidate must reside in Washington, preferably Seattle area but not required.

Requirements

Strong strategic leadership, financial acumen, talent management, and strong communication and project management skills.
Need to be able to work both horizontally and vertically within both organizations and have outstanding presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage the workload accordingly.
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience – 7 yearsMinimum Functional Experience – 7 years
Valid driver’s license is required.
Candidate must reside in Washington, preferably Seattle area but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary representative of Sodexo for multiple accounts in a designated geographic area.
Be responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all activities within the assigned geographic area through subordinate managers, supervisors and employees including financial performance, client retention, and employee training and development.
Work with each client and the Vice President in all matters relating to contract and account operations in order to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account retention.
Develop a business plan and budget for the accounts with the General Managers.
Work with clients and SVP in all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship that ensures account growth and account retention.