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Position Title: VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES- SSC - HIGHER EDUCATION
Job Summary
Compass Group, the world’s leading food and facilities services company, is looking for a Vice President of Sales - FM, who will lead the Higher Education Sales team nationwide. Reporting to the SVP of Sales for Education NA you will be responsible for growing Compass Group’s facilities management portfolio and directing the activities of the Higher Education sales team. The ideal candidate will have a track record of national FM sales success and leadership as well as being based in a major metro within the US.
Compass delivers over $4BN of facilities services annually across a number of dedicated operating companies that specialize in specific sectors. SSC is the facilities specialist within the Education sector and provides services across both K12 and University campuses including the largest IFM partnership in the sector at Texas A&M.
Responsibilities:
Hands on support in identifying and qualifying targets, developing the strategy to win and crafting the overall approach
Train, coach, develop, support and hold accountable a team of direct reports
Identify and orchestrate the appropriate resources to win new business
Investigate and analyze potential new business markets and new business growth strategies as well as competitors' activities with clients or prospect campuses
Accurately forecast sales, ensure integrity of CRM and effectively manage expenses
Drive new business revenue aggressively while ensuring strong profitability
Excellent rapport and relationship builder with decision makers over the long-term selling cycle
Excellent communication skills (oral, written & listening)
Strong internal team builder among sales, sales support and operations
Consistently exceed sales quotas
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or extensive leadership experience/training required
Successful facilities management sales/operations experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role required
Experience interacting with senior executives and selling at the "C" level
Experience managing and/or selling large volume, complex integrated facilities management contracts
A strategic thinker with a logical approach, who is able to prioritize multiple projects and changing demands in a fast-paced environment
An excellent communicator and collaborator both internally and externally
Prepared to travel extensively throughout the United States
Exceptional attention to detail
Positive, can-do attitude with flexibility and creativity
What We Offer:
A significant six figure earning potential with a base salary and uncapped commissions
A 401K
An expense account and company- provide vehicle
Paid PTO
Apply to SSC today!
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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, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Associates at SSC are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Req ID: 1265295
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