Strategic Account Manager

4 weeks ago


Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Account Manager to join our team at Sodexo. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional support to our account managers and ensuring operational excellence across our Southern Independent Schools Division.

Your primary focus will be on developing long-term, profitable client relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving new business opportunities. You will act as a senior representative, providing guidance and support to our account managers and ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proven track record in contract catering and multi-site management. You will have the chance to showcase your ability to influence and lead in high-stakes environments and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide and add support to the services to the agreed specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets.
  • Provide and add support in managing a team to increase the Client and Sodexo's revenue opportunities.
  • Nurture client relationships in order to stabilize & develop them for long term partnerships.
  • Recruit, induct and develop talented employees within the business portfolio and to manage poor performance.
  • Identify opportunities for organic growth and new business.

Requirements:

  • Track record of success in a similar role in a multi-site (3rd party) business.
  • Proven experience of developing profitable relationships for multi-site contracts.
  • Experienced in leading company initiatives and change management processes.
  • Ability to identifying and selling new business.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent client relationship management.
  • Experience of working in a standards/compliance environment.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive package including a company car, reflecting the seniority and importance of the role.
  • A mostly Monday to Friday schedule, with the flexibility needed to cover sociable hours at boarding school functions.
  • A supportive environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career through hands-on leadership and strategic project management.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and are committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.



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