VP, Workplace Strategy
JLL - Chicago, IL
Position Summary:
Currently, we are seeking a Sr. Associate to join our Strategic Consulting – Workplace Strategy team to lead Workplace Strategies assignments for various clients.
Essential Functions:
Meet or exceed agreed upon annual revenue goals, including specific sales / business development targets.
Help target Workplace Strategies clients and proactively promote services.
Enhance and expand existing Workplace Strategies capabilities.
Assist in positioning firm as leader in Workplace Strategies and work alongside other Strategic Consulting practices to drive integrated approaches.
Responsibilities:
Lead consulting engagements with clients to establish new WS programs or enhance existing programs in order to reduce occupancy costs, attract/retain employees, enhance employee productivity, support change management and culture transformation, etc.
Develop and deliver workplace consulting proposals and credentials presentations to secure new business
Directly contribute to Strategic Consulting’s financial goals by supporting existing accounts and generating new business
Work with consulting team members to continually refine and improve best in class consulting approaches in order to provide clients with best solutions available.
Provide internal leadership and contribute to growth and differentiation of firm by developing industry leading WS capabilities and thought leadership; communicate this by authoring articles and speaking at various industry forums and JLL client events.
Work synergistically with other Strategic Consulting practices and Corporate Solutions service lines, seeking opportunities for integrated services
Minimum Required Education:
MBA desirable.
Six Sigma credentials desirable
LEED AP credentials desirable
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Qualifications:
Strong networking abilities and established reputation (particularly regarding workplace strategies) within the corporate real estate industry.
Proven client relationship management skills
Strong project management and consulting team leadership skills.
Strong consultative, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Solid understanding of the following and how they support and/or drive workplace strategies:
- Technological advances
- HR practices and policies
- Communications and change management
- Organizational and leadership development
- Compliance/legal issues (e.g. safety, regulatory, licensing, information protection, privacy, etc.
Ability to promote workplace strategies at senior levels within the firm.
Ability to partner with external parties (e.g. think tanks, educational institutions, architects, etc.) to ensure we stay on top of cutting-edge workplace trends.
- 8+ years experience in understanding, advising, and implementing effective workplace solutions.
Posted: 30+ days ago
