Field Marketing Specialist 1

Sodexo seeks a Field Marketing Specialist to lead campus marketing initiatives at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Onsite in Mankato, MN, this role centers on growing participation, boosting revenue, and improving customer satisfaction while strengthening the Sodexo brand across dining, catering, retail, and meal plan programs. The position on campus enables collaboration with partners to foster a healthier, well-supported student experience.

The following structured overview reflects the responsibilities, requirements, and environment for this on-site role alongside the broader Sodexo mission and campus initiatives.

Role overview

Sodexo is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist for Minnesota State University-Mankato located in Mankato, MN. The focus is on growth strategies aimed at increasing sales for the unit, enhancing customer satisfaction, and promoting Sodexo’s brand. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Working at a campus site enables you to positively influence student well-being and contribute to a healthy learning environment.

Who we are

Sodexo's purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and to build a better life for all. We strive to improve the quality of life for those we serve and to contribute to social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to deliver memorable experiences for customers and employees alike, offering food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. We value diversity and inclusion as core principles and provide equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or gender identity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies that drive participation, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and retention across dining, catering, retail, and meal plan programs
• Lead customer insights through surveys, focus groups, digital engagement, and data analysis to better understand student needs and improve the customer experience
• Manage internal and external communications across websites, social media, marketing campaigns, innovation sharing, and storytelling of best practices
• Build collaborative relationships with campus partners, student groups, dining leadership, and community stakeholders to support engagement and joint initiatives
• Plan and execute promotions, events, sampling activities, and campus-wide campaigns that raise awareness and enrich the student dining experience
• Maintain a strong on-site presence to promote programs, enhance brand visibility, and serve as a key marketing contact on campus
• Provide hands-on creative support including event setup, signage, food photography, and marketing materials development
• Develop and maintain standardized marketing calendars, promotional plans, and eCommerce initiatives that are easy for teams to execute and align with business goals

Requirements

• Strong marketing background and writing skills
• Strategic leadership, talent management, and exceptional communication and project management abilities
• Strong computer skills, with a preference for experience with Scala
• Best in class presentation skills, with extensive PowerPoint experience
• Team development skills
• Client relationship skills and the ability to respond quickly to client and management needs
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload
• Contract food services experience (preferred)

Technologies

• Scala
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• 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

Role details

• Location: Mankato, MN (onsite)
• Salary: USD 48,875 - 63,250 per year
• Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Role overview (additional)

Sodexo is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist for Minnesota State University-Mankato with a focus on growth strategies to increase unit sales, improve customer satisfaction, and promote the Sodexo brand. The company provides campus solutions including food service, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management. Being on site supports positive influence on student well-being and the creation of a healthy learning environment.