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Sodexo

Global food services and facilities management

Director, Client Growth - Client Growth

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFredericton, NB, CanadaCA$110k - CA$140k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field is required; an MBA is an asset.
  • At least 10 years of experience in strategic account management, business development, consultative sales, client retention, or commercial leadership is required.
  • Proven success managing complex B2B, national, or multi-site client portfolios and delivering measurable growth and retention results is required.
  • Experience building relationships with executive and C-suite stakeholders and influencing decision-making in a matrixed environment is required.
  • Strong commercial acumen, financial literacy, negotiation, and relationship management skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results through collaboration and influence is required.
  • Proficiency with customer relationship management platforms, Microsoft 365, data analytics, pipeline management, and financial reporting tools is required.
  • English is required.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25% to 40% within Canada is required.

Responsibilities

  • Translate Sodexo Canada's client growth strategy into clear, measurable account plans aligned with client priorities and commercial objectives.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive account plans, stakeholder maps, opportunity roadmaps, and action plans.
  • Prioritize resources and executive sponsorship based on account value, risk, renewal timing, and growth potential.
  • Serve as the strategic relationship lead for an assigned portfolio of national and multi-site clients.
  • Build and strengthen executive and C-suite client relationships while expanding Sodexo's network of influence.
  • Plan and facilitate strategic business reviews, governance forums, and executive meetings.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure commitments are delivered and client expectations are exceeded.
  • Own account retention strategies, renewal planning, and portfolio risk management.
  • Monitor account health through client feedback, market intelligence, contract performance, and competitive insights.
  • Lead renewal and rebid strategies in partnership with Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, and executive sponsors.
  • Support at-risk accounts through proactive recovery planning and corrective action management.
  • Identify and qualify opportunities to expand services and increase share of wallet within existing client relationships.
  • Develop compelling business cases and value propositions aligned to client priorities.
  • Manage the growth pipeline from opportunity identification through negotiation, closure, and transition to Operations.
  • Track and report on retention, growth, profitability, client satisfaction, and pipeline performance metrics.

Desired Qualifications

  • French-English bilingualism is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in food services, facilities management, or operational services is considered a strong asset.

About the Company

Sodexo

Global food services and facilities management

Sodexo provides Food and Services by managing on-site facilities and catering across work, healthcare, education, and leisure environments. Its offerings include on-site meal services, cleaning, maintenance, and other facilities-management tasks designed to improve daily life for employees and the people served. The company differentiates itself through its global scale (present in 43 countries, serving about 80 million consumers daily), its independent, family-owned structure, and a strong, responsible business model focused on social and environmental progress. Sodexo aims to grow while elevating quality of life for employees and clients and contributing to the economic and community well-being where it operates.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Founded
1966

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