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Director of Business Development - Facilities Services - Sports & Entertainment

Aramark

Downers Grove, IL
Full Time
Director
130k-160k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

As Director of Business Development - Facilities, you will have an opportunity to lead new business pursuits with Sports & Entertainment prospect clients, and work closely with our Sales and the Facilities Leadership Teams in developing overall sales strategies within Aramark's Facilities Service offerings. These include custodial, grounds and landscaping, and operations and maintenance services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive sales process leadership from prospecting contact through strategy, proposal, presentation and successful closure of Integrated Facilities Services project and annuity-based agreements within a defined territory.
  • Create and develop relationships with/selling to Sports & Entertainment prospects/clients.
  • Research, identify, qualify, and target potential clients and develop access strategies to client introductions.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key prospect/client personas while understanding and communicating prospective customers' campus culture.
  • Exercise creativity and judgment in developing and evaluating sales and marketing strategies in selling Facilities Services.
  • Develop and lead strategic processes regarding: Competitive Environment, Account Sales Strategy and Development Strategy.
  • Identify needs and develop customer-specific solutions for those needs.
  • Utilize resources from across Aramark to design and deliver customer desired outcomes.
  • Influence and develop team members without formal authority.
  • Develop relationships with intermediaries to build pipeline of opportunities and awareness of capabilities.
  • Represent Aramark Facilities Services in the marketplace at industry organizations and events.
  • Build relationships personally with prospective customers.
  • Provide market & competitive information.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree is required; MBA is favorable.
  • At least 5 years of solution-based selling experience.
  • Knowledge of CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
  • Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, presentation skills, and computer skills including proposal development.
  • Demonstrates a solid understanding of custodial and maintenance services.
  • Ability to discover and respond to changing client needs with solutions.
  • Experience in Strategic Consultative Selling and building alliances with decision makers.
  • Strong sales planning, methodologies, and results orientation.
  • Research skills and market awareness of industry and clients.
  • Financial and technical acumen in developing proposals and responding to RFPs.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Flexibility to travel 50-70%, including overnight.

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of Sports & Entertainment sales.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree required.
  • Master's degree (MBA) is favorable.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary range of $130,000 to $160,000, plus bonus, commission, and equity eligibility.
  • Comprehensive benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k).
  • Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.

Working at Aramark

At Aramark, our mission is rooted in service and united by our purpose to do great things for each other, our partners, communities, and the planet. We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and participate fully in all aspects of the company. We strive to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 14, 2025
Salary130k-160k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceDirector

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About Aramark

Website

aramark.com

Location

Downers Grove, IL

Industry

Food Service Contractors

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