**Unit Description**


**Developing strategic business plans is your super power. You are creative and driven.**


***Relocation Assistance Avaiable**


**Up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus***


**Sodexo at University of Albany**


is seeking a **Field Marketing Specialist 2.**


Students today are constantly on the go, expecting healthier dining choices, excellent service and lots of flexibility for where and when they choose to eat. We understand students and meet their ever-changing needs. That is why Sodexo Education is the leading campus dining provider, serving more than 600 higher education campuses throughout the country.


**Marketing, Communications & Public Relations:**


+ A strategic marketing, communications and PR program that enhances the image, position within the marketplace and general public for University Dining.

+ All the University Dining marketing and communications activities, including publications and social media relations.

+ Ensure articulation of University Dining desired image and position. Assure consistent communication of image and position throughout identified outlets, both internal and external.

+ Conduct relevant market research. Emphasis on student engagement and participation in university setting.

+ Coordinate and oversee this activity to monitor trends. Develop, implement strategies for optimization.

+ Lead projects as assigned, such as selling meal plans, driving retail revenues and coordinating special events.

+ Production and distribution of all University Dining publications.

+ Manage the appearance of all the University Dinings print, social media, website, use of logo, and brochures.


**Client Relations:**


+ Consult with the University Dining staff and key team members to develop and maintain a strategic perspective.

+ Coordinate and oversee critical client communications including yearly annual plan and semester reviews.

+ Participate in client meetings and teams to integrate University mission and values into programming.


**Qualifications**


+ Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational and sales skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment. Can meet tight deadlines.

+ Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.

+ Strong interpersonal and written communications skills.

+ Experience with designing, implementing an annual marketing, communications and public relations plan.

+ Strong track record with developing, implementing and/or managing a multi-channel communication plan.

+ Knowledgeable of current trends in the Hospitality, Foodservice and/or Educational industries is strongly preferred.

+ Experience developing and managing budgets.

+ Demonstrated successful experience with making presentations.

+ Experience overseeing the design and production of print materials and publications.

+ Track record with influencing, driving continuous improvements.

+ Strong analytical skills (including Microsoft Excel) and experience with reporting and data analysis.

+ Experience and/or knowledge of the Hospitality, Foodservice and/or Educational industries is strongly preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 years experience in marketing.


Learn more about University of Albany at https://www.albany.edu/.


Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.


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**Working for Sodexo:**

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growthopportunities, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry.


**What We Offer**


Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.


**Position Summary**


+ Drives growth through planning, development and execution of growth initiatives, including: Non-Mandatory Sales/Pricing/Retail & Catering/New Sales & Retention/eCommerce & Mutualized Promotions

+ Develops and implements plans intended to increase customer insight/satisfaction through Surveys/Focus Groups/Engagement Promotions and relevant technology

+ Develops and implements internal/external communication through Websites/Social Media/Innovation Sharing/Best Practices

+ Forges collaborative relationships to create transformative customer experiences

+ Establishes program awareness through a physical presence at site


**Qualifications & Requirements**


Basic Education Requirement - Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Functional Experience - 2 years


Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.


**Location** _US-NY-ALBANY_


**System ID** _885432_


**Category** _Marketing_


**Relocation Type** _Yes - According to Grade_


**Employment Status** _Full-Time_


**Posted Range** _$51500 to $77990_