Jobs · Business Development · Connecticut

Resident District Manager

Sodexo · West Haven, CT · 4 days ago
Business Development$139k/yrFull-time

Take the lead in overseeing multiple accounts within a dynamic region, where you’ll champion operational excellence, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure a high standard of client and guest satisfaction. This role offers the opportunity to mentor and empower on-site teams, build lasting client relationships, and shape the success of business operations across a diverse portfolio. Accountable for managing people, setting direction, and deploying resources; typically responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews, and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and depend on the ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Make a lasting impact by guiding district-wide strategies that boost performance, drive growth, and enhance the customer experience.
  • Build trusted partnerships with clients, collaborating on solutions that strengthen retention and deliver long-term value.
  • Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of engagement, development, and accountability.
  • Take ownership of financial results with the ability to shape budgets, forecast outcomes, and drive results.
  • Gain exposure to cross-functional leadership and work alongside senior leaders to influence enterprise-wide priorities.
  • Manage a diverse and exciting portfolio of operations, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities.
  • Expand your leadership footprint with a role that rewards initiative, collaboration, and strategic thinking.

Requirements

  • Success in managing complex, multi-site operations with strong financial acumen and a track record of delivering results against P&L goals.
  • Skillset to lead through influence, guiding frontline and senior leaders while creating a performance-driven, people-first culture.
  • A strategic mindset with the capability to identify growth opportunities, drive innovation, and align services with evolving client needs.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the confidence to serve as a trusted partner to clients and collaborate effectively across business units.
  • Commitment to developing talent, building succession pipelines, and fostering team engagement through mentorship and clear performance expectations.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of management experience.
  • 5 years of related experience.

Pay

$139,145 – $180,070 per year. Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision care.
  • 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.

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