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Bilingual Director, Client Growth

$110k - $140k per year
Temporary

Sodexo Canada Ltd

Description de l'entreprise

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Sodexo has an exciting new opportunity to join as our next Director, Client Growth  in Montreal and Eastern Canada.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility, comprehensive benefits, a retirement savings program, and additional incentive opportunities.

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities. 

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

Description du poste

Comment vous ferez la différence

Relevant de la vice-présidence, Croissance des comptes clients, la personne titulaire du poste stimule la fidélisation, le renouvellement des contrats et la croissance rentable d’un portefeuille de comptes clients stratégiques. Elle établit des relations de confiance avec les dirigeants, repère les occasions de croissance et pilote des stratégies de compte qui renforcent les partenariats et élargissent la présence de Sodexo. Elle collabore étroitement avec les équipes des opérations et les dirigeants de l’entreprise afin de créer une valeur durable pour les clients et d’atteindre les objectifs commerciaux.

Ce poste exige des déplacements réguliers partout au Canada pour entretenir les relations avec les clients, tenir des revues stratégiques et soutenir les initiatives de croissance.

À ce titre, vous devrez :

Diriger la stratégie de croissance du portefeuille et la planification des comptes

  • Traduire la stratégie de croissance des comptes clients de Sodexo Canada en plans de compte clairs et mesurables, alignés sur les priorités des clients et les objectifs commerciaux.
  • Élaborer et tenir à jour des plans de compte détaillés, des cartographies des parties prenantes, des feuilles de route des occasions d’affaires et des plans d’action.
  • Prioriser l’affectation des ressources et l’appui de la direction selon la valeur des comptes, les risques, les échéances de renouvellement et le potentiel de croissance.

Développer les relations clients et piloter la gouvernance stratégique

  • Être la principale personne responsable des relations stratégiques pour un portefeuille de clients nationaux ou multisites.
  • Établir et renforcer les relations avec les cadres dirigeants des clients, tout en élargissant le réseau d’influence de Sodexo.
  • Planifier et animer des revues d’affaires stratégiques, des rencontres de gouvernance et des réunions de direction.
  • Coordonner les parties prenantes internes afin de respecter les engagements pris et de dépasser les attentes des clients.

Assurer la fidélisation, les renouvellements et la gestion des risques

  • Piloter les stratégies de fidélisation, la planification des renouvellements et la gestion des risques du portefeuille.
  • Suivre la santé des comptes à l’aide des commentaires des clients, des renseignements sur le marché, des résultats contractuels et de la veille concurrentielle.
  • Diriger les stratégies de renouvellement et de réponse aux appels d’offres en collaboration avec les équipes des opérations, des ventes, des finances et des affaires juridiques, ainsi qu’avec les dirigeants responsables.
  • Soutenir les comptes à risque au moyen de plans de redressement proactifs et du suivi des mesures correctives.

Stimuler la croissance organique et mesurer la performance

  • Repérer et qualifier les occasions d’élargir les services offerts aux clients existants et d’accroître la part des activités confiées à Sodexo.
  • Élaborer des analyses de rentabilité et des propositions de valeur convaincantes, adaptées aux priorités des clients.
  • Gérer les occasions de croissance, de leur identification jusqu’à la négociation, à la conclusion de l’entente et à la transition vers les opérations.
  • Suivre et communiquer les indicateurs de fidélisation, de croissance, de rentabilité, de satisfaction client et de progression des occasions d’affaires. 

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How You'll Make an Impact

Reporting to the Vice President, Client Growth, the Director, Client Growth drives retention, renewals, and profitable growth across a portfolio of strategic client accounts. This role builds trusted executive relationships, identifies growth opportunities, and leads account strategies that strengthen partnerships and expand Sodexo's presence. Success is achieved through close collaboration with Operations and business leaders to deliver long-term client value and business results.  This position requires regular travel across Canada to support client relationships, strategic reviews, and growth initiatives.

As a Director, Client Growth, you will:

Lead Portfolio Growth Strategy & Account Planning

  • Translate Sodexo Canada's client growth strategy into clear, measurable account plans aligned with client priorities and commercial objectives.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive account plans, stakeholder maps, opportunity roadmaps, and action plans.
  • Prioritize resources and executive sponsorship based on account value, risk, renewal timing, and growth potential.

Drive Client Relationships & Strategic Governance

  • Serve as the strategic relationship lead for an assigned portfolio of national and multi-site clients.
  • Build and strengthen executive and C-suite client relationships while expanding Sodexo's web of influence.
  • Plan and facilitate strategic business reviews, governance forums, and executive meetings.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders to ensure commitments are delivered and client expectations are exceeded.

Manage Retention, Renewals & Portfolio Risk

  • Own account retention strategies, renewal planning, and portfolio risk management.
  • Monitor account health through client feedback, market intelligence, contract performance, and competitive insights.
  • Lead renewal and rebid strategies in partnership with Operations, Sales, Finance, Legal, and executive sponsors.
  • Support at-risk accounts through proactive recovery planning and corrective action management.

Deliver Organic Growth, Cross-Selling & Performance

  • Identify and qualify opportunities to expand services and increase share of wallet within existing client relationships.
  • Develop compelling business cases and value propositions aligned to client priorities.
  • Manage the growth pipeline from opportunity identification through negotiation, closure, and transition to Operations.
  • Track and report on retention, growth, profitability, client satisfaction, and pipeline performance metrics.

Qualifications



What You'll Need to Succeed: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Hospitality Management, or a related field; MBA considered an asset.
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic account management, business development, consultative sales, client retention, or commercial leadership.
  • Proven success managing complex B2B, national, or multi-site client portfolios and delivering measurable growth and retention results.
  • Experience building relationships with executive and C-suite stakeholders and influencing decision-making in a matrixed environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen, financial literacy, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive results through collaboration and influence.
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms, Microsoft 365, data analytics, pipeline management, and financial reporting tools.
  • Experience in food services, facilities management, or operational services is considered a strong asset.
  • English required; French-English bilingualism is strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 25% to 40% within Canada.

Informations complémentaires

Ce qui rend Sodexo différent : 

Travailler chez Sodexo est plus qu'un emploi ; c'est une chance de faire partie de quelque chose de plus grand parce que nous croyons que nos actions quotidiennes ont un grand impact. Vous appartenez à une entreprise qui vous permet d'agir avec intention et de grandir à votre manière. De plus, nous offrons : 

  • Un environement de travail flexible
  • Rémunération compétitive et excellents avantages sociaux 
  • Programmes de formation et de développement 
  • Innombrables opportunités de croissance 
  • Responsabilité corporatif et durabilité 
  • Un employeur primé pour la durabilité, la diversité et l'inclusion, la responsabilité sociale des entreprises, et bien plus encore. Découvrez les derniers prix de Sodexo. Ici
  • Et plus encore! 

Sodexo s'engage en faveur de l'équité en matière d'emploi et de la diversité. Nous ne faisons pas de discrimination à l'encontre de tout employé ou candidat à l'emploi en raison de l'origine nationale, de la race, de la religion, du groupe ethnique, de l'âge, du handicap, du sexe, de la préférence sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle ou de genre, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre catégorie protégée au niveau fédéral, provincial ou local. 

Nous accueillons et encourageons les candidatures des personnes en situation de handicap. Un logement est disponible sur demande pour les candidats participant à tous les aspects du processus de sélection. 

Sodexo s'engage à fournir un environnement de travail sûr et sain pour nos employés, clients, partenaires, entrepreneurs, partenaires commerciaux, invités et membres du public avec lesquels nous interagissons régulièrement. Nous exigeons que tous les nouveaux employés dans les hôpitaux, les établissements de soins de longue durée et les maisons de retraite soient complètement vaccinés contre la COVID-19 et pouvons exiger que tout autre nouvel employé soit complètement vacciné en fonction du lieu et du périmètre de son emploi. 

Merci de votre intérêt pour Sodexo.  

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