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Compass Group, North America REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES- CANTEEN- CHICAGO in Chicago, Illinois

Canteen

Reports To: Josh Nelson

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

Come grow with us. We are Canteen.

Job Summary

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.

Canteen sets the national standard for excellence in automated retail, and EVERY segment of our business is thriving. We employ the best team in the industry and their dedication, collaboration and passion fuels our growth. YOU bring the enthusiasm, customer service and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. TOGETHER we’ll continue to transform the micro-market, dining, coffee and vending industry.

As a senior member of our management team you will have the opportunity to plan objectives for your region and ensure management is in compliance with corporate, regional and financial goals. Additionally, you will be responsible for the overall operation, growth and profitability of the region. Your duties will include the management and leadership of Regional Manager and accounts within a defined region. *Candidate must live in Chicago, IL or within a commutable distance to the Chicago, Il.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Overall P&L accountability for assigned region

  • Prepares regional budget. Approves regional and account budgets. Prepares variable budgets for sales and projected overhead increases. Responsible for achieving top and bottom-line objectives in regional, area and contract variable and control budgets

  • Ensures corporate procedures are installed and operating

  • Ensures company and client capital assets are secured and maintained in first class working condition.

  • Approves capital requests within budgeted levels

  • Ensures contract price adjustments are prepared by Regional Managers promptly

  • Responsible for achieving budgeted regional new sales objectives through selling and on services, public bid contracts and own selling

  • Prepares all costing for new contracts and supports new sales proposals

  • Responsible for negotiating contract renewals

  • Maintains direct contact with Clients at least every three months and as needed

  • Ensures account priorities are defined and met. Attends QBR’s

  • Meets both company's and client's quality standards. Ensures quality control systems and documentations are maintained

  • Recruits and trains Regional Managers. Assists in selection and training of account manager

  • Negotiates labor disputes with unions assisted by Vice President Human Resources or Director Human Resources

  • Ensures corporate policies and procedures are adhered to in the division

  • Reports to Division President on region's activities; including but not limited to, variances from budgets on previous P&L statements, customer relations, quality, recruitment, management needs, management training, contract renegotiations, sales gained by operations (copied home office), debtors, profit projections, losses and unstable accounts and plans

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required

  • Strong background in a senior leadership role with exposure to contract management, customer service, people development

  • Proven experience in successfully managing P&L budgets in Facilities Management Departments

  • Must have a proven track record and knowledge of growing a business

  • Exhibits strong communication, presentation and listening skills

  • Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and maintain organization in a changing environment

  • Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership

  • Must have strong analytical skills

  • Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

  • Extensive travel required in this position

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Canteen 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: 1304073

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