District Manager 2

Unit Description:

Sodexo is seeking District Manager 2 for our Universities business to oversee building facilities services in - PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, RI. The position will interact with senior-level leadership at a very high level, reponsible for the maintenance of each of the facilites operations, i.e., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, enviromental services and grounds . RELOCATION WILL BE OFFERED

The successful candidate will provide strong strategic leadership while working with the clients on all matters relating to contract and account operations to establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship. Day to day responsibilities will include providing overall planning, strategic innovation and implementation, direction, evaluation and control to assigned units to achieve operations and financial goals, participation on a team, HR functions, establishing and maintaining effective customer/client rapport, and providing guidance to a team of managers.

Is this opportunity right for you?

We are looking for candidates who has:

• Experience with higher education is preferred
• Must have an understanding of Facilities Operations i.e., HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Grounds Services
• Possesses exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and client relations skills with the ability to work both horizontally & vertically in the organization.
• Strong Financial acumen with demonstrated success handling complex financial contracts with many aspirational requirements.
• Highly developed organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple and often conflicting priorities, meet deadlines, and proactively address operational and client needs.
• Business development skills to identify and successfully target growth opportunities
• Lead and manage employees in a collaborative manner with several generations in the workplace to make every day a better day for our clients, residents and managers is critical.
• Be responsible for the positive outcomes for all planning, organizing and the Sodexo Brand at all service experiences in a respectful and appreciative manner.
• Supervise team members by leading and directing the following: Coordinate activities of team members in specific discipline strategy. Monitor development and performance of team members.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate a team
• Ability to travel: 70%

Working for Sodexo:How far will your ambition, talent, and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and other career growth opportunities, along with the performance of organizations. We believe it is important for our work to be meaningful to all who contribute to it, and we remain faithful to our mission, our core values and the ethical principles that have guided us since 1966. We support these values and help them thrive in each employee.
We strive to make working for Sodexo a genuinely great experience with benefits to promote your professional, personal, and financial well-being, and to improve your Quality of Life now and into the future. Our experiences with our over 50 million customers each day enable us to develop Quality of Life services that reinforce the well-being of individuals, improving their effectiveness and helping companies and organizations to improve performance … every day.
Position Summary: Serves as the primary representative of Sodexo for multiple accounts in a designated geographic area. 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. Works 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. Develops a business plan and budget for the accounts with the General Manager's.Qualifications & Requirements: Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 7 years
Basic Functional Experience - 7 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.