Strategy & Growth Director

Job description / Role

Strategy & Growth Director - KSA National

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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.

Strategy and Growth Director - KSA national

Find your next move at JLL and build a fulfilling career

At JLL, we value what makes you unique, and we're committed to give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success. Explore opportunities to advance your career from within, whether you're looking to move up, broaden your experience or deepen your expertise.

Who we are:

JLL is a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Strategy and Growth professional to join our Project and Development (PDS) Management team in KSA. In this role you will be able to develop a strong client network within the industry as part of a long-term vision for sustainable and growing revenues.

What this job involves:

Business Development role

- Actively network, build and develop client relationships across KSA market.
- Assume responsibility for achieving specific business development targets that are tied to managing and expanding selected client relationships, developing new relationships, and executing on large development projects.
- Responsible for leading the sourcing, pitching, and securing of new business and projects.
- Provide conceptual and pre-construction estimating for all aspects of development
- Directly and/or indirectly responsible for attracting, retaining, developing, succession planning and managing team members associated with development management.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging and rewarding real estate environment
- Self-starter; able to adapt to changing priorities and work on multiple projects
- Develop a growth strategy and development plans while forecasting targets and growth projections.
- Identifying opportunities in targeted markets and sectors across multiple service lines
- Generating leads through strong targeted networking and through proper go-to-market strategy
- Developing and nurturing relationships with key client accounts
- Keeping up with the latest industry developments, including market positioning of corporate competitors
- Assessing client needs and the company's ability to meet those requirements.
- Following up with new leads and referrals generated from the markets.
- Preparing status reports on goals
- Using customer relationship management (CRM) software, such as Salesforce, to manage interactions.

Operational role

- Lead projects, ensuring that JLL and external team staffing, establishment and capability reflects project requirements.
- Ensure projects are completed within scope, schedule, budget, and meet client expectations.
- Manage multiple projects in various phases of development.
- Negotiate and hold all parties accountable to their contract obligations.
- Coordinate the activities of large project teams including owners, architects/designers, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, suppliers, operators, AHJs and other stakeholders.
- Foresee and mitigate project risks, including HSE, Cost, schedule and quality.
- Actively troubleshoot, solve problems, and track key performance indicators.
- Good leadership, interpersonal and team working skills; able to deal positively and productively with complaints, conflicts and requests for service
- Good analytical skills; able to accurately compile statistical data and to detect inconsistencies in presented data
- High energy level and positive / can do attitude on job and group responsibilities. Ability to think creatively and find solutions to any opportunities.
- A team player with strong individual drive, sense of responsibility and task ownership.
- Strong Business Acumen and ability to manage a P&L ensuring responsible management of expenditure and revenues.

- An experienced Project Management leader with 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships and to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
- Proven track record in delivering projects on-time, on-budget within scope that meets or exceeds stakeholder expectations.
- Demonstrated experience in New Build project delivery.
- Dynamic and driven, with impeccable organizational skills.
- Capacity to evolve in a multi-expertise, international environment.

What you can expect from us

At JLL, our purpose is to shape the future of real estate for a better world.

We make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realize your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.

Apply today!

Location:

On-site -Riyadh, 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.