About the role
JLL seeks a proactive and experienced Account Manager to lead a strategic regional account based in Singapore. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the client's internal stakeholders, overseeing day-to-day operations in Singapore while providing remote strategic guidance across SEA markets. The Account Manager drives account governance, operational excellence, and client satisfaction, acting as the regional knowledge hub and best-practice center for country-based teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape service delivery standards, lead regional growth initiatives, and build lasting client partnerships.
Key responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for client stakeholders, building trusted relationships through regular meetings and clear communication
- Lead account governance activities, including Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, showcasing performance insights and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide hands-on operational management of the Singapore office while remotely overseeing IFM operations across other serviced offices
- Collaborate with country-based Site Leads through virtual meetings and reporting tools to standardize processes, KPIs, and service delivery models
- Monitor performance metrics to ensure front-of-house operations maintain professional, organized standards across all sites
- Support regional growth by leading remote procurement, coordination, and transition of new IFM services into additional countries
- Manage budgets, cost control, and financial performance, providing regular reporting on KPIs and financial metrics
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in facilities management, workplace management, or corporate administration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proficiency in English and Mandarin (verbal and written)
- Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on operational management with strategic regional oversight and virtual coordination
- Proven effectiveness as a people manager, driving team excellence and growth
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable using virtual collaboration tools for cross-regional coordination
- Understanding of Southeast Asian business cultures, with the ability to adapt communication and management styles across different country contexts
- Innovative, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners