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Account Director

Account Director

JLLChicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Account Director

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

The Account Director is accountable for developing and implementing an account plan which will delight our clients and ensure a healthy long-term relationship. This executive leader anticipates client needs and delivers to outperform on the key performance indicators within the contract and builds financial plans while striving to exceed revenue and profitability. The Account Director creates and manages high performing teams which not only deliver operational excellence but also keeps employees engaged and thriving, and in conjunction with the Work Dynamics leadership team, understands the firm's strategy and goals and can translate those into the business opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Exceeding Client Expectations

Create the vision of the account plan ensuring alignment of objects and driving high quality results which helps secure a future with no-bid contract renewals

  • Drive account growth by articulating value proposition and ensuring expansion of services provided
  • Establish outstanding relationships with key stakeholders by soliciting feedback and excelling at world-class client service delivery
  • Building High Performance Teams
  • Ensure highest qualified candidate is hired for all roles on the account

  • Build actionable and measurable career development plans for all direct reports
  • Advance the firm's diversity and inclusion priorities with planful and focused talent planning
  • Achieving Financial Results and Contributing to Firm's Revenue Growth
  • Present an annual account plan which includes key objectives, client satisfaction results, summary of value-add activities, and outlines targeted expansion plans

  • Proactively manage to the account budget and identify opportunities to generate additional revenue on the account
  • Mitigate risk for the firm by ensuring A / R is maintained below 60 days payable
  • Attributes

  • Exemplary executive presence has the gravitas and sophistication to appropriately command the room both internally as a leader and more importantly externally with clients
  • Strategic mindset able to see big picture and future direction of the business, then translate into achievable new business development opportunities
  • Financially astute commercial oriented, strong financial acumen
  • Results driven takes corrective action quickly and decisively when performance falls short and redirection is required; highly collaborative with exceptional integrity
  • Obsessed with customer habits and the data derived from those behaviors; keenly aware of trends within the industry
  • Commercially astute : quickly recognizes the different levers to pull to drive growth and increase productivity
  • Transformational leadership leads change with energy and resilience to propel the business forward; has the courage to make complex decisions and take calculated risks; adjusts style to accommodate individuals and the various phases of growth
  • Operational "heft" comfort and experience with complex, large, and heavily matrixed organizations
  • Requirements

  • Seasoned leader with 10+ years of Facility Management and Commercial Real Estate executive leadership experience
  • Proven capabilities in developing outsourced Integrated Facility Management solutions for global, Fortune 500 companies
  • Extensive experience hiring, training, and retaining large teams (100+) of talent in a client service environment (preferably outsourced)
  • Has proactively managed a budget
  • Bachelor's degree with a broad range of business experience; MBA or post-graduate studies preferred
  • Estimated total compensation for this position : 180,000.00 205,000.00 USD per year

    The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

    Location : On-site Chicago, IL

    If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

    Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth :

  • 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
  • Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
  • Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment.

    Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest.

    Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

    Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, JLL will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

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