Sales Director - Schools

Role Overview Sodexo is hiring a Sales Director to drive new business growth across Tennessee, Kentucky and North Carolina within our Education (K–12 Schools) segment . This is a high-energy, front-line hunter role for a sales professional who thrives on prospecting, opening doors, and winning complex, multi-year deals. You’ll represent Sodexo’s integrated portfolio—Child Nutrition Programs, Professional Services, and Facilities Management—partnering with school districts to improve student outcomes and operational performance. The ideal candidate brings grit, resilience, and a relentless go‑getter mindset, balanced with a strategic, consultative approach and a passion for mission-driven impact in education. 50‑60% travel expected. Candidate to reside within territory. What You'll Do Proactively hunt for and qualify new business and horizontal growth opportunities across the assigned geography and K–12 market. Own the full sales cycle—from cold outreach and discovery through solution development, pricing, negotiation, and contract close. Lead with a consultative, challenger mindset to uncover client pain points and position Sodexo’s integrated solutions as differentiated value. Build strong relationships with superintendents, district leaders, and C‑suite executives, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the buying process. Navigate a highly matrixed organization, collaborating with operations, finance, legal, marketing, and segment leaders to deliver winning solutions. Support client retention, rebids, and contract performance reviews while addressing risks to satisfaction, loyalty, and long‑term value. 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 A proven hunter mentality with a track record of generating pipeline through proactive prospecting, persistence, and hustle. Grit, resilience, and a competitive drive—comfortable hearing “no,” pushing through obstacles, and staying focused on the win. Experience selling complex, multi-service or enterprise-level solutions, ideally in education, government, or other regulated environments. Strong business acumen with the ability to build ROI models, cost-benefit analyses, and compelling value propositions. Disciplined use of Salesforce or similar CRM tools to manage pipeline, forecast accurately, and execute sales plans. Executive presence, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse, cross-functional teams. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Functional Experience: 7 years. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodexo Group