Remote Regional Vice President - Future Bench

Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 + Bonus

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

Great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

As a Regional Vice President (RVP), you will lead, manage, and inspire a team of senior leaders and set the culture for providing top-notch service to our national accounts that have global reach.  You'll partner closely with your national peers and the CEO/CFO to deliver on the organizational mission, support Key Performance Indicators in our dynamic environment, and sustain and grow our business. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and inspires a team of diverse district managers and/or regional directors of operations, and their teams, to provide top-notch service to operations in assigned region 
• Drives self and team towards building strong relationships with clients and achievement of key performance indicators
• Supports the development and implementation of programs that meet client needs
• Prepares and conducts presentations to clients, and coordinates the development of proposals
• Serves on the leadership team, influencing and leading client operations, and regularly communicates with peers to share best practices, mitigate risks, champion diversity, and build community
• Owns key client decisions with team input, weighing risks and rewards along with short- and long-term implications; strategically, thoughtfully, and persuasively communicates based on type of issue
• Sets tone for culture of team and regularly meets with team to ensure full transparency, education, accountability, and alignment and to discuss current priorities, processes, and projects
• Serves as representative/brand ambassador of the sector to most senior clients in the region, and acts as escalation point
• Resolves escalated client and customer satisfaction issues
• Drives strategies for growth, ultimate responsibility for new business rollouts, building relationships with clients, maintaining client satisfaction, account retention, and negotiating key contract renewal terms and pricing
• Collaborates with key partners on projects and/or initiatives
• Champions development and conducts performance evaluations, along with succession planning; has full understanding of all roles within operation
• Owns client financial results/P&L, pricing, and works with team to ensure accuracy for reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes
• Ensures consistent and fair administration of all policies and procedures
• Recognizes and anticipates marketplace trends; participates in strategic planning meetings
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or masters degree from an accredited college or university, or eight (8) years progressive experience in multi-unit foodservice, hospitality management, plant operations management, or other support services area in lieu of degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong background in senior leadership roles with experience in contract and budget management, customer service, account management, people development, processes, negotiations, etc.
• Proven track record of growing a business and leading large cross-functional teams, along with excellent business and financial acumen
• Experience managing a team of managers and/or directors
• Has ability to think quickly, analytically, strategically, and accurately
• Shows expert client relationship, influencing, listening, and negotiation
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and strong presentation skills
• Demonstrates initiative, ownership, multi-tasking, prioritization, and organizational skills in a changing environment
• Champions inclusion mindset, and is proactive, positive, professional, flexible, and resilient
• Very proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite
• Moderate/heavy travel required in this position

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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.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate 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)