Business Development Manager - Convenience Solutions

The Business Development Manager plays a vital role in generating new business opportunities within the InReach convenience solutions segment. This sales role supports the sales process by identifying leads, qualifying prospects, and engaging potential clients through structured outreach and value-driven communication. The Business Development Manager focuses on smaller, transactional deals with short sales cycles and collaborates with internal teams to ensure alignment with client needs and business goals.

Remote role with local travel within the Columbus market. 

• Research and identify prospective clients using CRM, social media, in the field territory planning and sales intelligence tools.

• Execute outbound call and email campaigns to introduce Sodexo’s InReach convenience solutions offerings.

• Build relationships with key contacts to nurture opportunities and establish trust.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM to track activities, engagement, and lead status to maintain deal momentum.  Leverage CRM dashboards to prioritize high-potential opportunities and flag aging deals for action or re-engagement.  Align pipeline activities with target revenue goals, providing insights into deal velocity and probability to close.

• Follow-up on inbound marketing campaigns and outbound prospecting activities to advance them through the sales funnel.   

• Actively support the conversion of qualified opportunities into closed-won deals by ensuring timely proposal delivery and pricing support.

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.

• Demonstrated success in sales. Preferrable in food services, hospitality, or convenience solutions.
• Proficiency in conveying product details and negotiating contracts with clients.
• Expertise in building and nurturing strong client relationships.
• Experience successfully closing deals with top-tier clients, resulting in a growth in client base.
• A hunter mindset.
• Ability to develop a robust pipeline that contributes to an increase in lead conversion rates.

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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years