Managing Director

Overview JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate 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 have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you are applying relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. What this job involves The Managing Director, Occupier Services, Industrial is a senior executive accountable for revenue growth, industry leadership, and platform integration across JLL Industrial's occupier business. The role is client facing and directs the firm\'s six priority industry verticals, setting growth strategy, account priorities and performance expectations. You will partner across the U.S. Occupier organization to drive net-new client acquisition and expand strategic accounts. Coordinating closely with Integrated Portfolio Services and Enterprise Portfolio Solutions, the Managing Director, Occupier Services, Industrial ensures a connected, scalable client experience and a high-performance culture across the occupier platform. You foster a culture rooted in ethics, teamwork, high performance and continuous professional development, while strengthening client relationships and realizing strategic growth ambitions. Primary Responsibilities Revenue Growth & Strategic Pursuits Own occupier revenue growth targets and the multi-year revenue plan for JLL Industrial; deliver year-over-year growth across verticals and regions. Drive net-new client acquisition in partnership with the platform business development partners and the broader U.S. Occupier teams. Lead all significant tenant rep pitches, representing JLL Industrial as the senior occupier voice in client meetings and presentations. Lead or co-lead strategic pursuits, major proposals, RFP responses, coordinate with the Sales Enablement Team and create executive presentations to occupier C-suite clients. Develop strategies to target new occupier business in coordination with Integrated Portfolio Services and Enterprise Portfolio Solutions. Champion industrial training and platform technology adoption to accelerate revenue capture across the organization. Industry Leadership Provide strategic support to JLL Industrial\'s six priority industry verticals: Construction Materials & Building Products, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Consumer Products, Retailer (Traditional), Automotive, and Advanced Manufacturing. Co-Chair the Occupier Steering Committee—set the agenda, cadence and quarterly priorities, translating the Industrial Executive Committee\'s mandate into operating priorities for Industry Leads and Regional Hub Leads. Approve vertical-specific growth strategies, account targets, and pursuit priorities for each of the six industries. Sequence vertical rollout by revenue contribution and strategic value, anchoring committee focus on the highest-impact industries. Ensure each Industry Lead\'s team is sized, skilled, enabled and structured to deliver against the vertical\'s revenue plan and new business roll-outs. Represent JLL at major industry conferences as a senior industrial voice in the marketplace and build visibility for the platform. Govern committee composition; partner with the Industrial Executive Committee on senior appointments and succession. Cross-Platform Partnership Serve as the senior occupier voice in JLL Industrial\'s platform partnerships: Integrated Portfolio Services, Enterprise Portfolio Solutions, and Investor Solutions. Drive integration between occupier business development and adjacent business lines to ensure a connected client experience across mandates. Performance Reporting & Communication Establish a reporting cadence for committee, industry and hub-level performance against the revenue plan. Oversee data and tracking of industrial pursuits via dashboards reporting to the Industrial Executive Committee. Drive the communication strategy for committee priorities, wins and platform-wide initiatives—internally and externally. Talent Leadership Sponsor talent development, succession planning and DEI priorities across the occupier organization. Champion knowledge management, including pitch templates, case studies, vertical playbooks and industrial content libraries. Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across the occupier platform. Qualifications Required 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in commercial real estate, with deep specialization in industrial occupier services, Integrated Portfolio Services, or Enterprise Portfolio Solutions. Proven track record building and leading large, matrixed teams across multiple geographies and business lines. Demonstrated success driving multi-million-dollar revenue growth across verticals and regions. Recognized industry presence with established relationships with senior occupier C-suite, brokers and platform leadership. B.A. or B.S. required; advanced degree (M.B.A. or relevant master\'s) preferred. Exceptional executive communication, governance and stakeholder-management skills. Comfort operating in a service-oriented, matrixed environment with many senior stakeholders and competing priorities. Ability to translate enterprise strategy into operating priorities for a complex organization and to make decisive trade-offs on talent, capital and time. High energy, creativity and orientation toward value-add results. Travel Approximately 30% travel required to support major industry conferences, significant tenant rep pitches and client engagement across U.S. markets. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Compensation & Location Estimated compensation for this position: 350,000.00 - 500,000.00 USD per year. This range is an estimate; final compensation packages are determined by candidate qualifications, location, market conditions and internal considerations. Location: On-site in Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New York, NY. Important note If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t meet all the requirements. Benefits Personalized benefits that support well-being and growth 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 Privacy & Compliance JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, you may email View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is solely for accommodation requests. Pursuant to applicable laws and ordinances, JLL provides equal employment opportunities and may consider background checks where legally required. #J-18808-Ljbffr