Overview

Business Development and Sales Director at Sodexo – Be Part of Our Future Growth. This role leads growth strategies, builds high-performing teams, and unlocks opportunities across the business. You will transform how we engage with clients and partners, driving growth and setting new benchmarks in the industry.

Note: This advert is intended to build a pipeline of potential candidates for future opportunities, rather than to recruit for an immediate vacancy.

What You’ll Do

• Lead business development to drive revenue growth and market expansion
• Build and nurture client relationships at a senior level
• Develop innovative, client-focused solutions aligned with Sodexo’s values
• Inspire, mentor, and manage high-performing sales teams
• Drive the delivery of profitable new business opportunities and the rebid of existing contracts to meet sales objectives
• Utilise financial modelling, competitive analysis, and innovative proposals to secure and grow business profitably

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will possess extensive experience in senior business development or sales roles. You will bring a wealth of knowledge and insight, with a proven track record of meeting and surpassing sales targets. You will have demonstrated leadership that drives robust business growth, with a history of building and guiding high-performing teams and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Why Sodexo?

Competitive Salary + Bonus

Working with Sodexo is a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you, act with purpose, and can thrive in your own way.

We offer 20+ Sodexo benefits, including a retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands, gym discounts, and a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme (emotional, legal, and financial support). For more details, please see attached.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers daily across On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We are an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Attachments

• UK Rewards and Benefits Guide.pdf

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Facilities Services