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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 91,000 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.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Strategic thinking and ability to lead bid teams in large, strategically important and/or complex multidisciplinary bids
Preparing and leading bid strategy workshops including client analysis, key drivers, competitor analysis, solution development and value proposition
Developing a strong understanding of solutions offered, how it meets client objectives and supports wider services offered by JLL

Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders, adapting and tailoring our solutions to meet different objectives
Sourcing and assessing client opportunities, lead go no go decisions and input into team selection
Identifying contract risks in RFP’s and engaging with Legal and Commercial teams to support identifying, mitigating, and managing all contract risks in bids
Co-ordinating appropriate input and involvement from subject matter experts across various residential teams
Leading bid production of both written and creative presentation documents to clearly describe the solution and benefits
Ensuring our proposals are client centric and compelling
Shaping and guiding the pricing model in conjunction with the Lead Director/Commercial Director, ensuring a commercially viable proposal
Preparing the team for pitches and interviews through Coaching and/or leading presentation teams
Striving continuous improvement through client and internal feedback
Contribution to bid libraries and collateral development
Collaboration with wider Sales and BD team on ongoing initiatives and training programmes

You should have experience of:
Expertise leading and managing strategic bids, whilst implementing the full level bid process
Experience developing proposals which incorporate all the different components of a comprehensive business architecture including people, process and technology
Previous experience in a residential or real estate role or working knowledge of real estate is desirable
An influential personality with the ability to persuade and lead senior members within the business
Problem solving, identifying and understanding key client issues and developing innovative and compelling solution
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
Excellent writing skills, designing and leading presentations
Time management and the ability and tenacity to consistently hit challenging deadlines
What you can expect from us
We succeed together and believe the best inspire the best, so we invest in supporting each other, learning together and celebrating our success.
Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your career ambitions, recognizing your contributions, investing in your well-being and providing competitive benefits and pay.
We can’t wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today!