Senior Manager, Strategic Consulting, MENA

Job description / Role

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.

An Associate is a mid-senior level position within Consulting Division (SCON) is considered part of the leadership team within SCON. The role of Associate will involve leading and managing consulting assignments across the MENA region as part of a multi-disciplinary team, forming long lasting relationships with clients driving business development, collaborating with various departments with JLL and cross selling the various services and supporting the SCON Head in admin related matters related to receivables and team related matters.

What this job involves

Business Development & Customer Relationship Management

- Effectively understand real estate needs of prospective clients and define suitable "products" to respond to their needs in the most professional manner;
- Lead in review, analysis and development of strategies for new business opportunities;
- Drive business development initiatives by forming close relationships with clients and securing business wins with respect to fee earning assignments.
- Support the HOD in taking a leadership role in the CRM function for SCON clients.

Execution of Assignments

- Ensure execution of deliverables as per offers and allocation of tasks within the Consulting team;
- Ensure at all times that cooperation prevails between the various offices in the interest of clients.
- Supervise the financial modelling and analysis
- 'Big Idea' for projects development models.

Team work

- Ability to direct and develop junior team members through mentoring and coaching techniques
- Lead by example
- Enhance and promote a customer-centric culture throughout the organization
- Respect and adhere to the corporate Code of Business Ethics.

Desired skills and experience for this job

- 7 - 10 years' experience in consulting / real estate preferred
- Relevant Master's degree in finance / economics / business preferred
- Customer Focused - dedicated to exceeding the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establish and maintain effective relationships
- Drive for Results - results oriented, pushes self and others to achieve results.
- Planning and Organizing - strong organizational skills, establishes clear course of action to accomplish goals, can orchestrate multiple activities at once, ability to use resources effectively and efficiently, measures performance against goals, evaluates results
- Time Management - uses time effectively and efficiently,
- Interpersonal Savvy - relates well to people, builds appropriate rapport, builds constructive and effective relationships, ability to use diplomacy and tact.
- Commercial Acumen - have an entrepreneurial approach and be commercially astute both in terms of winning high value work but also in collecting our fees.

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!

Location:
On-site -Jeddah, SAU

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

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About the Company

In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors.

Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.