Field Marketing Specialist 1

On a downtown Houston university campus, Sodexo is seeking a Field Marketing Specialist to spearhead growth across dining, catering, retail, and meal plan programs while elevating the Sodexo brand on site. This role combines strategic marketing leadership with hands-on campus engagement to boost sales, improve student satisfaction, and cultivate strong partnerships with campus units and community stakeholders.

Role Overview

Sodexo is looking for a Field Marketing Specialist to support a university site in downtown Houston. The position centers on developing growth strategies to lift unit sales, enhance student satisfaction, and promote the Sodexo brand. Sodexo delivers food service, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions to campuses. Working onsite enables direct influence on student well-being and contributes to a healthy learning environment. Relocation incentives may be offered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing plans that drive participation, revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and retention across dining, catering, retail, and meal plans.
• Lead customer insight initiatives through surveys, focus groups, digital engagement, and data analysis to better understand student needs and improve the experience.
• Manage internal and external communications across websites, social channels, 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 run promotions, events, sampling activities, and campus-wide campaigns to raise awareness and enrich the dining experience.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence to promote programs, boost brand visibility, and serve as the primary marketing contact on campus.
• Provide hands-on creative support including event setup, signage, food photography, and development of marketing materials.
• Develop and maintain standardized marketing calendars, promotional plans, and eCommerce initiatives that are easy for teams to implement and align with business goals.

Requirements

• Strong marketing background with solid writing skills.
• Strategic leadership and talent management experience, plus exceptional communication and project management abilities.
• Solid computer skills, with a preference for experience with Scala.
• Excellent presentation capabilities, with extensive PowerPoint experience.
• Team development skills and the ability to foster collaboration.
• Strong client relationship skills and the ability to respond quickly to client and management needs.
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Contract food services experience is preferred.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.

Technologies

• Scala
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage plus wellness programs
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement

Compensation and Location

Salary range: USD 53,720 to 69,520 per year. Location: Houston, Texas, onsite.