What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director position at Jones Lang LaSalle?
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ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, WORK DYNAMICS
About Us
We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. As a Fortune 200 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 100,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential.
JLL Work Dynamics
JLL Work Dynamics partners with leading organizations across industry sectors, creating environments that achieve a more humancentric, resilient, and responsible approach to shaping a better world of work. With more than 45,000 specialists globally, the team enables clients to enhance the performance of their real estate portfolios and people to realize their ambitions for a more sustainable built environment. Through technology enabled solutions, Work Dynamics creates safe and inspiring spaces around the world for people to collaborate, innovate, and drive meaningful change anywhere that work is performed. JLL manages over 1.6 billion square feet of real estate and has averted more than 112,700 metric tons of CEO2e by advising clients on renewable energy projects. Primary service offerings include facilities management, project & development services, transactions management, occupancy planning, and lease administration. Our vast multi-year relationships span clients across all industries including technology, industrial, financial services, public institutions, life sciences, and healthcare.
The Opportunity
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 delivers operational excellence but 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. This role is the top leadership role on the account.
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
jll is an equal opportunity employer
JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce, and strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship. Please visit www.JLL.com for additional information on JLL's commitment to equal opportunity.
Estimated compensation for this position is:
150,000.00 – 200,000.00 USDThe salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. A salary offer will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data
Location:
Remote –Chicago, IL, Dallas Fort Worth, TXIf 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:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:
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
Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available
About JLL –
We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation, and succeed together.
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Summary- Location: Chicago, IL; Dallas Fort Worth, TX
- Type: Full time