CORPORATE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR-(MID-WEST) REMOTE

Job Summary

This is a Great Opportunity to become an integral part of the Strategic Alliance Group. As a key driver in our overall organic growth, retention is a top priority of our organization. This position’s responsibility is to meet Compass Group’s account retention objectives through strategic engagement with clients, operators and field support.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with operations to consistently demonstrate why we are the 1st choice for our clients in quality, service, innovation, and value
• Territory management – prioritize and engage, discuss ongoing strategies
• Conduct strategic client interviews and fresh eyes reviews
• Develop multi-level client contact
• Work with the team to develop relationship and retention strategies
• Support contract extension and re-negotiations process
• Lead the rebid process of top accounts
• Manage overhead budget

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required
• Travel required up to 50%-60%
• Previous district level management experience required in a multi-branded food service management or retail food service organization
• Demonstrated success with multiple client interface at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinking
• Proposal and proforma experience required
• Able to read and interpret financial data
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to negotiate contracts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Creative problem solving, Negotiating, Time management
• Industry related [contract foodservice management] experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About the Role

A family of companies and experiences
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Qualifications

BA or BS degree required

Travel required up to 50%-60%

Previous district level management experience required in a multi-branded food service management or retail food service organization

Demonstrated success with multiple client interface at all levels of the organization

Strategic thinking

Proposal and proforma experience required

Able to read and interpret financial data

Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to negotiate contracts

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Creative problem solving, Negotiating, Time management

Industry related [contract foodservice management] experience preferred

Skills

Strategic thinking

Proposal and proforma experience

Able to read and interpret financial data

Excellent verbal and written skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Creative problem solving

Negotiating

Time management

Industry related [contract foodservice management] experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Pay

$200,000-$275,000 is the expected total cash compensation range for this position, inclusive of base pay and target performance based bonus. Additional incentive opportunities will apply if designated criteria are achieved.

Schedule

Remote