Client Success Jobs in El Segundo, CA (NOW HIRING)

Sodexo's Healthcare segment seeks a Client Executive 3 (VP of Operations) to lead Environmental Services and Food & Nutrition partnerships across the Western U.S., driving operational excellence, contract performance, and client success.

Ideal candidates will reside in Northern California, Los Angeles, or the Central Valley. This role supports the Western U.S. and requires regional travel throughout California, Nevada, Washington, and Oregon.

About the job

Step into a pivotal executive leadership role where you'll oversee a high-impact portfolio and serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders. You'll drive operational excellence, cultivate meaningful partnerships, and lead innovative strategies that fuel sustainable growth, safety, and service delivery at scale all while empowering teams and creating measurable results.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Provides strategic vision and direction, leading organization or its business function. Oversees area of responsibility, directing the responsibilities of employees. Holds management accountability for a business, division, major geography, corporate function or major corporate sub-function. Develops, establishes and approves long-term vision and strategy for the area managed. Goal achievement is typically accomplished through performance of direct and / or indirect reports. The scope of responsibility includes the entire organization and / or selected line of business / business entity.

Pay Range: $171870 - $222420

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary

What's in it for you

• Take the lead in shaping and executing enterprise-level strategies that deliver reliable, repeatable, and scalable outcomes
• Forge influential client relationships by aligning services with evolving needs and creating value beyond the contract
• Lead cross-functional teams with purpose, championing a culture of accountability, development, and performance
• Make confident, data-driven decisions that boost operational results and support long-term business goals
• Fuel innovation by driving change, embedding best practices, and promoting continuous improvement
• Partner across organizational lines to unlock growth, strengthen service delivery, and protect contractual integrity
• Create safer, more efficient environments by embedding a proactive safety culture and prioritizing people-centered operations

What you'll bring 

• A strategic mindset with the ability to connect big-picture goals to actionable plans, driving results through business insights, market awareness, and sound financial acumen
• Proven leadership in complex environments, with a focus on talent development, performance management, and cultivating inclusive, high- performing teams
• Communication and influencing skills, adept at building trust with senior stakeholders and inspiring collaboration across functions and levels
• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement, using data and
• structured problem-solving to guide decisions and elevate service delivery
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic settings, maintaining focus and
• professionalism while navigating change, pressure, and competing priorities

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience:10 years
• Related Experience: 10 years

What we offer 

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. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: 

• 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 

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are 

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. 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please completethis form.