Business Development Manager

Role Overview

Are you a motivated, sales  professional looking to kickstart your career?

Sodexo is seeking a Business Development Manager

 

Remote role with local travel!

 

The preferred candidate will live in Lakeland, Florida, New York City, Phoenix, Arizona, San Antonio, Texas or Los Angeles 

 

As a Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in driving growth by identifying new business opportunities,  and learning the full sales cycle within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This  role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop into a high-performing sales professional within one of the most exciting segments of our business. Join us and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the convenience market!

 

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Qualify prospects through needs assessment and pass qualified leads to Sales Executives for closure.
• 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.
• Learn to regularly analyze pipeline health and conversion metrics (e.g., lead-to-opportunity and opportunity-to-close rates) to inform outreach strategies and improve win rates.
• 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.
• Lead the preparation of basic proposal materials and client-facing presentations.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales enablement for templated decks and pitch materials aligned to prospective customer needs.
• Develop a foundational understanding of Sodexo’s Convenience Solutions services.
• Stay informed on basic industry trends and competitor activity to support conversations with prospects.

 

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

• Demonstrated success in sales, especially within the food and beverage industry.
• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to market changes and implemented new sales strategies.
• A hunter mindset.
• Experience managing and developing sales pipelines.
• Ability to develop a robust pipeline that contributes to an increase in lead conversion rates.
• Working knowledge and experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM

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