Head of Leasing Italy

JLL; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a dynamic leader to head Leasing Advisory in Italy, based in Milan. You will own growth, performance, and strategic direction for landlord and tenant representation, leading a national team and driving market share across the region.

You will manage full P&L and budgets, mentor a high-performing leasing team, and oversee all leasing and tenant representation activities from acquisition to closing for a prestigious portfolio of clients.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a national leasing advisory team.
• Proven ability to develop acquisition strategies and grow market share.
• Strong network in Italian real estate market.
• Experience with tenant and landlord representation.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Leasing Advisory business line across Italy to drive growth and targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing leasing team across Italy.
• Oversee leasing activities from initial letting to closing for properties.
• Oversee Tenant Representation mandates for international clients.
• Represent the Italian Leasing Advisory team in internal management meetings.

Skills

Leasing advisory leadership

P&L responsibility

Team management

Client relationship management

Strategic market growth

Education

Real estate degree

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL 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 peopleand 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.

What this job involves

JLL is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our Italian team as the Head of Leasing Advisory. Based in our Milan office, you will hold overall responsibility for the growth, performance, and strategic direction of our Landlord and Tenant Representation business across Italy. You will lead a dedicated team, drive market share across the region, and act as a key person for JLL within the Italian real estate market.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Assume full responsibility for the development and growth of the “Leasing Advisory” business line across Italy
• Develop and execute innovative acquisition strategies to win new mandates and increase brand awareness on a national level
• Develop services for new asset classes such as Life Science, Data Center etc.
• Strengthen JLL’s market position by leveraging and extending your network and building a strong local pipeline for both leasing and tenant representation mandates.
• Achieve annual financial and strategic targets set by the Italian and EMEA management.

Team & Operational Management

• Hold full P&L, budget, and personnel responsibility for the national department, including reporting to our global organization
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing leasing team across Italy, ensuring continuous professional growth, consistent quality, and the ongoing enhancement of tools and processes
• Oversee all leasing activities, including the initial and subsequent letting of commercial properties
• Oversee all Tenant Representation activities from acquisition through execution until closing
• Foster collaboration and synergies between the Tenant and Landlord Representation team across Italy

Client & Mandate Oversight

• Hold ultimate responsibility for major landlord representation mandates for commercial properties on behalf of institutional investors and private owners
• Assume overall responsibility for all tenant representation mandates for a prestigious portfolio of international clients
• Act as the project lead on complex strategic advisory mandates for both property owners and occupiers, including location searches, lease renewals, and holistic strategy development

Representation & Collaboration

• Represent the Italian Leasing Advisory team in internal management meetings and collaborate effectively with other JLL business lines.
• Serve as a primary ambassador for JLL within the Italian real estate industry, actively participating in industry organizations, associations, and external events.

The estimated compensation for this position is between EUR110,000 –EUR140,000.

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including, but not limited to, skills and competencies assessed on the basis of objective criteria.

Estimated compensation for this position:

110,000.00 – 140,000.00 EUR per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including, but not limited to, skills and competencies assessed on the basis of objective criteria.

Location:

On-site –Milano, ITA

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