About the Role
The Solution Designer II plays a critical role in driving commercial growth by developing innovative, client-focused service solutions that align with customer needs, operational capabilities, and financial objectives. This position combines operational expertise, business acumen, and creative problem-solving to translate client requirements into scalable, executable service models that differentiate Sodexo in the marketplace.
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.
- Up to 75% travel within Canada and internationally is required.
Skills
- French language proficiency is considered a strong asset.
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Fully remote
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Solution Designer II
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- CAD 110000 - CAD 135000 - yearly
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
- Training and development programs
- Countless opportunities for growth
About the Company
- At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve.
- Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions.
- Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.
- Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
- As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
- Corporate responsibility & sustainability
- An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more.
Equal Opportunity
- Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.
- We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
