JLL seeks an experienced business development strategist to partner with internal stakeholders in the pursuit of winning new business.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic advisory support and implementing proposal strategies that maximize “wins” and drive continuous improvements to JLL’s pitch and proposal process.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project Management lead on large pursuits; develops and implements standard operating processes and procedures that balances quality, speed and efficiency; assembles a qualified team; proper resources to execute according to plan and ensures projects are delivered according to the agreed upon timeline with key stakeholders.
• Oversees the development of customized, professional-quality pitches, proposals, RFP responses and client/prospect presentations for new business pursuits and renewals.
• Manages workflow for daily requests for sales enablement and client facing deliverables such as tour books, presentations, maps, etc.
• Serves as the liaison with subject matter experts across the firm to ensure the appropriate data and content is utilized effectively, and articulates JLL’s capabilities and value proposition in accordance with client/prospect needs.
• Establishes measurements to be tracked and reports out performance (win rate) across all business development pursuits.
• Ensures a library of standard marketing collateral materials, case studies, broker biographies and practice area material to aid in new business pursuits and current client retention is maintained.
• Collaborates with the sales, graphic design, research and communications teams to ensure timely, two-way flow of information.
• Sets the vision and continuously brings forward innovative ways to present material to improve pitch materials and proposals on an ongoing basis.
• Develops an in-depth knowledge of JLL internal resources, understands client needs and expectations and has knowledge of competitive activity to continuously improve pitches and proposals to prospective clients while helping to grow business with existing clients.
• Ensures the completion of due diligence and competitive analyses for new business pursuits including research, analytics, data mining, and data collection.
• Coaches, trains, develops and mentors a team of business development coordinators (brokerage coordinators).
• Operates in a state of continuous process improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
• B.A. or B.S. and/or higher degree and minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work successfully in a service-oriented, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational and team-management skills.
• High level of energy, creativity and orientation towards value-add results.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional demeanor at all times.
• Proven track record of success.
• Strong graphic design and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Job Type: Full time