**Unit Description** **Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day.** **Sodexo** is seeking a Marketing Specialist for **_Howard University_** located in **Washington, DC** . In this role, the Marketing Specialist will assist in the development and execution of strategic segment marketing plans as the subject-matter expert on campus. Develop the strategic marketing plans in alignment with a standardized business planning model and support the deployment and ongoing evolution of additional resources and programs within the unit while driving brand recognition and standards. The Marketing Specialist will create content, lead marketing campaigns for dining services operations, and campus content to accelerate and improve engagement for students and client leadership. Will monitor competitors, client activity, associations, etc, and maintain new business revenue for the regional sales teams through the development and execution of lead generation campaigns, sales, promotions, and initiatives. Responsible for developing strategic marketing plans in alignment with standardized business planning models (initiative planning, resource readiness, deployment, measurement). **Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:** + strong marketing background and writing skills; + strategic leadership, talent management, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills; + strong computer skills, + best-in-class presentation skills, with extensive PowerPoint experience; + team development skills; + client relationship skills and the ability to quickly respond to client and management needs; + the ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload; and/or contract food services experience (preferred). Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs. Benefits start on day one! **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. **Qualifications & Requirements** Basic Education Requirement - Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience Basic Functional Experience - 2 years Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer. **Location** _US-DC-WASHINGTON_ **System ID** _976856_ **Category** _Marketing_ **Relocation Type** _No_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ **Posted Range** _$63700 to $96470_ **Company : Segment Desc** _UNIVERSITIES_ _On-Site_