Account Director EMEA

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. About JLL We're JLL. We're a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.If you're looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions - join us at JLL! What this job involves Our Account Directors are visible and influential leaders of talented individuals and teams accountable for delivery of outstanding service and financial provision to clients under the terms and conditions of the contract. Their role is to ensure the delivery of integrated, innovative and differentiated solutions for our clients. They have accountability for all strategic and operational activity including, but not limited to new business development, revenue growth, client satisfaction and managing the team.The EMEA Account Director for this multinational client account will be accountable for the management the client's real estate portfolio across all service lines on the account, including Transaction Management, Portfolio planning and strategy, Project Management and Facilities Management. Overall Responsibilities Develop Strategic Growth Plans Develop and execute an overarching account strategy which effectively conveys the vision and mission of the account and rallies the team around a common purpose. Identify growth opportunities within the account and create 1, 3 and 5-year plans to achieve success. Bring to the account accelerators leading best practices and innovations developed across the platform Build and maintain client relationships Develop, and "own" strong relationships with client's key representatives. Develop, and manage regular client meetings and feedback sessions. Ensure follow up action taken. Build a relationship with the client which can be sighted as best in class when we bid for other work. Ensure a pro-active approach to understanding the client's changing priorities. Develops and manages Voice of the Customer (VOC) and "Client Care" programme to regularly gain input and direction from clients ensuring alignment to service level agreement and that JLL is exceeding expectations. Creates and enhances standardised processes and infrastructure in order to provide superior real estate and business solutions for our clients. Develop and lead a high performing team Attract, develop and retain a team of talented employees; committed to delivering exceptional client results and demonstrating the JLL values. Understand strengths, opportunities and skill sets of existing support team provide day to day management and coaching to increase productivity.Consider location of resources reporting the account and make appropriate changes over time. Identify any gaps in skill sets or resources required to achieve account goals.Prior to adding headcount, understand capacity of existing team or broader resources across the platform. Develop the account vision and strategy aligned to wider Corporate Solution plans. Align the team with client priorities and the account vision and strategy. Ensure career and succession plans are structured and pro-actively managed to avoid operational disruption. Improve team performance through regular coaching and feedback. Achieve financial results Achieve or exceed the agreed financial targets for the account; annual gross margin, revenue and expenses. Work closely with Account Finance team to prepare and present the monthly and quarterly financial reports. Lead the development of the account expense and capital budgets and forecasts in accordance with the financial timetable. Ensure collection of fees from client and tracking of outstanding payments. Implement effective cost and quality controls. Deliver the contract commitments Ensure adherence to contract. Ensure account delivers against contract deliverables - meeting all KPI's, budget targets and project commitments for all service lines. Implement and manage the change control process. Manage the governance process for the account. Ensure the delivery strategy for all engineering and maintenance services. Compliance and risk management delivery Ensure all defined services are completed in accordance with quality operating procedures and statutory requirements. Ensure IFM EHS compliance requirements are met. Ensure compliance with company policies - guidelines and values, local laws and the guidelines of client's organisation. Ensure there is no, or minimal, downtime of critical services. Drive integration of services Ensure regional consistency in the account e.g. in reporting, standard operating procedures, systems and HR practices. Ensure technology systems are effectively implemented. Work with central operations team to drive good practice and innovation across the account ensuring compliance with internal audit requirements. Ensure that key vendor/ partner relationships are maintained, developed and integrated in the account plan. Contribute to Company growth Proactively prepare for and ensure the account is well positioned for successful renewal. Identify opportunities to extend the contractual relationship with the client e.g. expanding the portfolio under management, extending the range of services and work to convert the opportunities to drive further growth. with the solutions development team and leverage external networks to develop further sales and support the business development effort Personal Competencies, Attributes & Knowledge Good understanding of current industry technology and potential future developments. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills via multiple media. Commercially and financially astute. Strategic thinking and decision making. Able to lead and inspire, guide and coach, and develop the performance of those managed. Sales mindset. Encourages feedback to inform quick decision making. Courage to make tough decisions. Excellent relationship, and stakeholder management skills. Able to work in a complex environment and comfortable with ambiguity. Commercial real estate portfolio management at senior level Account management or similar role. Active member of a relevant industry professional organization. Development of business contacts leading to new business opportunities. Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience. AGM $ per Client Account Plan Organic growth - +5% AGM EHS balance scorecard > 4.25 Voluntary attrition rate - < 13.5 % Gender diversity - improvement per HRBP People Plan What you can expect from us You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Our Total Rewards