Manager, Business Development & Marketing

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.   

What this job involves:

The Manager, Business Development & Marketing is responsible for providing business pursuit support for brokers by coordinating and implementing proposal strategies that maximize “wins” and drive continuous improvements to JLL’s pitch and proposal process. This role will work with a team of sales enablement professionals who are aligned with the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Innovate and drive the creation of new business pitch materials that reflect the brand while addressing specific clients’ needs
• Initiate and lead discussions with internal stakeholders to drive a strategic approach to new business opportunities
• Manage the RFP response/proposal development process; includes assessing requirements, acquiring content from subject matter experts and team members, formulating clear and effective responses and complying with all solicitation requirements
• Drive the presentation development process; includes synthesizing a high volume of stakeholder inputs, defining a story framework, mapping content to key messages and directing data visualization
• Organize, attend and contribute to preparation meetings with partners, principals, senior-level brokerage professionals and subject matter experts to ensure alignment and responsiveness
• Develop proposal content through original writing and the adaption of pre-formulated content
• Develop customized presentation content to support key sales messaging at the new business pursuit level schedule
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and marketing team members against strict deadlines
• Perform advanced document formatting and presentation design
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal direction to the satisfaction of stakeholders
• Ensure strict adherence to quality control methods and department processes required for the production of quality work product and timely delivery of submittals/deliverables
• Maintain an internal best-in-class library of creative marketing materials/approaches
• Track the results of and collect feedback for new business pursuits

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4+ years of directly applicable experience in professional writing, business development or sales strategy
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, and experience in technical writing, English, journalism, or related professional area
• Ability to organize use of time in a fast-paced environment, completing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to listen in a way that builds and maintains rapport with internal and external clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; working to strong knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on InDesign
• Experience managing the sales pursuit process (i.e., RFPs, presentations)
• Ability to convey thoughts, ideas, recommendations and technical information in a clearly understood and concise manner
• Upholds the highest standards in spelling, grammar, syntax and style
• Hybrid writing style for technical and creative content development
• Strong proofreading/editing skills

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Miami, FL

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:

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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay