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About the Role

The Solution Designer II drives commercial growth by developing client-focused service solutions that align with customer needs, operational capabilities, and financial objectives. This role partners with Sales, Operations, and other teams to lead the design of competitive solutions across various service areas for new business, renewals, and strategic pursuits. It translates client requirements into scalable, executable service models, developing staffing strategies, operational workflows, and value propositions that balance innovation, operational excellence, and profitability. The role requires managing multiple complex projects, communicating effectively with senior leaders, and delivering high-quality solutions to improve win rates and support profitable growth.

Responsibilities

Design innovative food, facilities, environmental, and support service solutions aligned to client needs and business objectives.
Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, and cross-functional teams to develop competitive, executable solutions.
Build operational models, staffing plans, service concepts, and capital recommendations that balance quality, feasibility, and financial performance.
Participate in discovery sessions, solution reviews, client presentations, and strategic pursuit planning.
Lead solution development efforts while supporting team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and project coordination.
Drive process improvements by applying standardized tools, best practices, and quality standards across solution design activities.

Requirements

Experience designing operational solutions within food service, facilities management, environmental services, or related outsourced services.
Ability to translate client requirements into scalable, financially sound, and operationally executable solutions.
Strong collaboration, communication, and project management skills in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
Financial acumen with experience evaluating solution feasibility, cost drivers, and pricing considerations.
Proficiency with CRM, proposal, estimating, or solution design tools, including Salesforce or similar platforms.
Experience supporting complex, multi-site commercial pursuits and solution development.

Experience Level

1+ year minimum management experience
3+ years minimum functional experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.
Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.

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

About the Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all.
We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate.
Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.
We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself.
You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work.
This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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