CORPORATE STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR-(MID-WEST) REMOTE

Strategic Alliance Group Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to become an integral part of the Strategic Alliance Group. As a key driver in our overall organic growth, retention is a top priority of our organization. This position's responsibility is to meet Compass Group's account retention objectives through strategic engagement with clients, operators, and field support. Individual will be based near a major airport within the territory.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with operations to consistently demonstrate why we are the 1st choice for our clients in quality, service, innovation, and value
• Territory management – prioritize and engage, discuss ongoing strategies
• Conduct strategic client interviews and fresh eyes reviews
• Develop multi-level client contact
• Work with the team to develop relationship and retention strategies
• Support contract extension and re-negotiations process
• Lead the rebid process of top accounts
• Manage overhead budget

Preferred Qualifications

• BA or BS degree required
• Travel required up to 50%-60%
• Previous district level management experience required in a multi-branded food service management or retail food service organization
• Demonstrated success with multiple client interface at all levels of the organization
• Strategic thinking
• Proposal and proforma experience required
• Able to read and interpret financial data
• Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to negotiate contracts
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Creative problem solving, negotiating, time management
• Industry related [contract foodservice management] experience preferred

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).