Job Description

As the world leader in over 100 services, globally we are the 19th largest employer in the world with 470,000 employees working in 67 countries. Sodexo has been in operation in Australia for over 30 years, have over 5000 employees working across 300+ client sites.

About the Role

The Key Account Manager develops business opportunities aligned with ideal customer characteristics and supports the client throughout their objectives.This will encompass commercial management, operational management, organic growth and strategic alignment. Focus on driving several major customer relationships within relevant accounts. Concentrate on increasing revenue and GP through organic growth manage stakeholder relationships.

The role is weekly travel to remote sites While operating on a Monday to Friday roster, flexibility is required to extend time onsite to meet operational and mobilisation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the senior point of contact for assigned clients
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with site leaders, procurement, HSE, and stakeholders
• Lead regular governance forums including monthly reviews, quarterly business reviews, and strategic planning sessions
• Proactively manage client expectations, risks, escalations, and issue resolution

Contract & Commercial Management

• Own contract performance against KPIs, and commercial outcomes
• Manage change variations, scope amendments, pricing adjustments
• Ensure financial performance meets or exceeds budget through cost control, margin optimisation, and productivity initiatives
• Partner with finance teams on forecasting, reporting, and cost‑to‑serve analysis

Operational Alignment

• Work closely with Operations Managers, Site Managers, and Functional Leads to ensure service delivery aligns with contract obligations
• Drive consistency and standardisation across mine sites while respecting site‑specific requirements

• Conduct performance reviews for your direct reports
• Ensure services meet expectations across:
  • Village services
  • Catering & camp services
  • Integrated facilities management (soft & hard FM if applicable)
  • Asset management and maintenance coordination

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion Zero Harm culture aligned to Sodexo and client HSE frameworks
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Mine site safety standards
  • Food safety & hygiene systems
  • WHS legislation and client-specific rules
• Actively participate in audits, risk assessments, incident reviews, and corrective action planning

Account Growth & Retention

• Identify cross‑sell and upsell opportunities within existing mining portfolios
• Support tenders, proposals, and re‑bids for existing contracts
• Contribute to long‑term strategic account plans
• Improve client satisfaction scores and retention outcomes

Key Performance Indicators

• Client satisfaction / NPS
• Contractual KPI and SLA compliance
• Commercial performance
• Safety and quality performance
• Contract retention and growth

Competencies:

• Planning and Organizing: Develop realistic work plans, identify resources, and create contingency plans.
• Collaborating with Others: Foster collaboration, provide constructive feedback, and build consensus.
• Asset Management: Utilize and manage assets effectively, ensuring they meet organizational needs.
• Fostering Communication: Communicate openly and adapt messages to diverse audiences.
• Concern for Safety: Promote and implement health and safety policies.
• Achievement Orientation: Focus on achieving high-quality results and encourage improvements.
• Inspiring Others: Energize and inspire teams to strive for excellence.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks

Qualifications

To be successful, you’ll need a proven track record in leadership and operations, managing multi-disciplinary teams with a strong track record of managing operations and demonstrated ability to increase efficiency, improve service, and effectively manage resources across multiple sites in Energy and Resources industry segment.

Additional Information

Sodexo is a contract services company and employment is conditional to Sodexo’s ability to maintain the client contract and its service levels. All employees are subject to a police check and a Working with Children check (where applicable)This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the role. Duties may change to meet business requirements