Director, Brand Management

Role Overview

Sodexo has an exciting opening for Director of Brand Management to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, refining and tracking the portfolio of Sodexo brands, which directly impacts the attainment of North American retail sales and profitability goals. The portfolio of brands includes fast casual, restaurant and catering solutions.

This role will ensure that all divisions have the required information and innovation to retain and attract clients and customers; coordinates the development and implementation of marketing and brand management projects.

This is a remote position. Candidates can reside anywhere within the United States.

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, refining and track the portfolio of Sodexo brands, directly impacting North American retail sales and profitability.
• Build strong relationships with business segments to ensure the right support in the deployment of brands.
• Leads strategic analysis and insights activities to ensure portfolio meets the needs of consumers, clients and operators thus enabling the Company to remain competitive.
• Utilizes research and examines competitive options to establish brand innovation and growth. Utilize analysis to drive new sales, retention and support comparable unit sales growth with existing locations, as well as demonstrate competitive differentiation in the market.

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

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years management experience
• 5+ years' marketing experience working with retail & culinary brands
• Food service operations knowledge highly desired
• Strong communication & presentations skills
• Ability to drive sales, retention and overall client satisfaction

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 Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years

Client-provided location(s): Silver Spring, MD

Job ID: Sodexo-7AF0660604A1CD57AD16DFDF930B9649

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-04T18:51:18