Strategic Solutions & Proposal Manager – Food & Facilities Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the creation and implementation of cutting-edge solutions for food service, environmental services, facilities management, and support services for new business ventures, renewals, and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Commercial Finance, and various stakeholders to formulate competitive, client-centric solutions that enhance profitable growth.

• Develop operational models, staffing plans, service delivery strategies, and capital improvement suggestions that align with client objectives and business aims.

• Direct solution development teams by offering technical knowledge, coordinating project tasks, and fostering cross-functional teamwork.

• Establish standardized tools, methodologies, and quality processes for solution design.

• Champion continuous enhancements in efficiency, consistency, and operational excellence.

• Assist in client presentations, strategic negotiation discussions, and the resolution of complex issues throughout the solution lifecycle.

• Assess client requirements, business opportunities, solution viability, financial performance, cost factors, and pricing implications.

• Offer leadership and direction to members of the solution development team.

• Handle multiple complex projects concurrently and deliver scalable, actionable service models.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in designing intricate operational solutions in food service, facilities management, environmental services, or similar outsourced service settings.

• Capability to convert client business requirements into scalable, innovative, and financially viable operational solutions.

• Exceptional project management, collaboration, and communication abilities.

• Experience in leading cross-functional projects within a matrix organization.

• Strong financial knowledge, including assessing solution viability, cost factors, pricing issues, and overall business performance.

• Proficiency in solution design, proposal development, and CRM systems, such as Salesforce or equivalent business development tools.

• Leadership experience in mentoring team members, influencing stakeholders, and managing multiple complex projects in a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in English.

• Proficiency in French is considered a significant advantage.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% within Canada and internationally as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• Excellent employee benefits.

• Training and development programs.

• Numerous opportunities for growth.

• Corporate responsibility and sustainability initiatives.

• Recognized as an award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

• Accommodation available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

• Safe and healthy working environment.