Senior Manager 1, Field Marketing

Sodexo SA

Washington, DC(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Brand Marketing (Branding), Catering Services, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Facilities Management, Field Marketing, Food Delivery, Food Services, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Plan, Marketing Strategy, Matrix Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Nutrition, Onboarding, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Promotional Programs, School Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
12 days ago

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Field Marketing for K-12 schools. This virtual role supports 50-60 school districts across the Northeast, with a strong preference for candidates based in NY, NJ, DC, or CT (other locations considered based on experience). The position is remote with up to 50% travel and requires proximity to a major airport. The Senior Marketing Manager for the At School Segment is a strategic leader responsible for driving student engagement, brand execution, and marketing excellence across the region. This role partners closely with operations teams to align marketing strategies with district goals, supporting growth, satisfaction, and participation in K-12 environments.

At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students' well-being and performance.

What You"ll Do

  • Develop and execute district-specific marketing plans to drive student engagement and satisfaction.
  • Partner with operations to align marketing strategies with business goals and optimize performance through data insights.
  • Lead implementation of national brand initiatives, ensuring consistency and local relevance across all school levels.
  • Customize and execute promotions and programs tailored to individual school communities.
  • Serve as the regional marketing lead, collaborating with cross-functional teams and supporting field training and onboarding.
  • Build strong relationships with school and community stakeholders, representing marketing in client engagements and driving retention.

What We Offer

Compensation 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 Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive marketing experience, ideally in foodservice, education, or consumer-facing industries.
  • School operations experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without direct authority.
  • Strong project management, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Experience in matrixed organizations and proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) preferred.

Who We Are

At 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years

About the Company

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Sodexo SA

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1966
WEBSITE
https://us.sodexo.com/home.html