Business Development Director

Job Introduction

Business Development Director

Permanent | 40 hours per week | Competitive Salary |Sodexo Rewards & Benefits

Hybrid Role With National Travel Required

Shape the Future ofWorkplace Experiences
At Sodexo, we’re not just deliveringservices - we’re shaping better quality of life experiences for millions ofpeople worldwide. As we continue to expand, we’re seeking an ambitious BusinessDevelopment Director to lead our growth strategy and unlock new opportunitiesacross the business. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront oftransforming how we engage with clients and partners, driving a consultativesales approach that identifies client needs and builds innovative, commerciallycompelling solutions.

You will supportthe delivery of our Corporate growth strategy through new business developmentand cross-selling, providing thought leadership and guidance to operationalteams while cultivating strong, strategic relationships with key and targetclients. As the primary representative of the Corporate Business Developmentteam, you’ll shape a robust sales pipeline through expert client insight andrelationship management, setting new benchmarks for success across theindustry.

To thrive inthis role, you’ll bring proven experience in selling and managing complex foodand hard FM contracts, ensuring you can confidently develop solutions that drawupon the full range of Sodexo services and offers.

What You’ll Do

• Drive revenue growth and market expansion through strategic business development
• Build and nurture senior-level client relationships
• Develop innovative, client-focused solutions aligned with Sodexo’s values
• Inspire, mentor, and manage high-performing sales teams
• Deliver profitable new business opportunities and rebid existing contracts
• Use financial modelling, competitive analysis, and compelling proposals to secure and grow business

What We’re Looking For

This is a food-first role. To be considered, you must have:

• Proven experience in selling high-end food service solutions 
• Extensive experience in senior business development or sales roles
• A strong track record of exceeding sales targets and driving business growth
• Expertise in managing complex food and hard FM contracts
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams

Why Join Us?

Thisis your chance to make a real impact, shaping how we engage with clients andpartners, and setting new benchmarks for success across the industry. Inreturn, you’ll enjoy:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater. 

You’llbelong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purposeand have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrivein your own way. 

Inaddition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan,discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain ahealthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providingindependent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles includingemotional support, legal and financial advice. 

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
 

About The Company

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

We'reall about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equalopportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace,where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions ofthemselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversityand inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates fromunderrepresented backgrounds.

We’rea Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changingattitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interviewscheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteriafor the job.