Director, Learning & Development SEA (1 year contract)

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate services firm is seeking a Learning & Development Director in Singapore to spearhead sales training initiatives across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in learning and development, particularly within multinational settings, and will excel in crafting tailored training programs that resonate with diverse markets. This role emphasizes the significance of strategic leadership and cultural intelligence to foster sales excellence within the company.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive experience in learning and development roles.
• Proven track record in multinational corporate environments.
• Demonstrated success in implementing and scaling training programs.
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales capability development initiatives across Southeast Asia.
• Design and implement comprehensive face‑to‑face sales training programs.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps.
• Establish frameworks to measure training effectiveness.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Cultural Intelligence

Facilitation Excellence

Communication Mastery

Job description

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Learning & Development Director to lead our comprehensive sales capability development initiatives across Southeast Asia. This strategic SEA-based role requires 7 years of progressive experience in learning and development preferably within multinational organizations operating across diverse markets to engage and develop JLLs Leasing teams across the sub-region.

Sales Training Program Leadership

• Design and implement comprehensive face‑to‑face sales training programs that balance regional consistency with local market customization across Southeast Asia
• Partner with Regional Leadership and L&D teams to ensure training alignment with business objectives and SEA market requirements
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Research and Technology teams to integrate market intelligence and training product knowledge into a structured training program

Capability Assessment & Development

• Conduct thorough needs assessments across our SEA broker community to identify skill gaps and performance improvement opportunities
• Develop targeted training courses that address specific regional challenges while maintaining global standards
• Create immersive role‑playing scenarios and practical exercises that simulate authentic client interactions and sales situations relevant to SEA markets

Training Innovation & Delivery

• Design and facilitate engaging learning experiences for professionals at all organizational levels across Southeast Asia
• Develop customized training content that translates JLLs unique value proposition into compelling sales narratives for diverse SEA audiences
• Deliver high‑impact training sessions across multiple Southeast Asian markets requiring regular travel throughout the region

Performance Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Establish comprehensive evaluation frameworks to measure training effectiveness and return on investment across SEA operations
• Implement feedback mechanisms and track key performance indicators to drive continuous program enhancement
• Analyse outcomes and make adjustments to continuous improvement influence and impact of the training sessions

  Required Qualifications

  • 7 years of progressive experience in learning and development roles
  • Proven track record in multinational corporate environments spanning multiple geographic regions preferably with SEA experience
  • Demonstrated success in implementing and scaling training programs across diverse markets
  • Experience collaborating with senior leadership teams and cross‑functional stakeholders

  Core Competencies

  • Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute comprehensive L&D strategies that drive business outcomes across SEA markets
  • Cultural Intelligence: Strong cultural awareness and adaptability to work effectively across diverse Southeast Asian countries and cultures
  • Facilitation Excellence: Outstanding facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at all organizational levels
  • Communication Mastery: Exceptional ability to translate complex concepts into practical actionable learning experiences for multicultural audiences

  Personal Attributes

  • Dynamic leadership style with a proactive solutions‑oriented mindset
  • Willingness to travel extensively across Southeast Asia to deliver in‑person training
  • Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder management capabilities
  • Commitment to driving measurable improvements in sales performance through learning initiatives
  • Understanding of SEA business culture and market dynamics

  What We Offer

  Join JLLs strategic commitment to Learning & Development as a key investment in our peoples growth and organizational success across Southeast Asia. This role offers the opportunity to shape sales excellence across one of the world’s leading real estate services firms directly impacting client experiences and business performance while advancing individual career development in the dynamic and rapidly evolving SEA market landscape.

  Location

  On‑site Singapore

  Next Steps

  Ready to drive sales excellence through innovative learning solutions across Southeast Asia? We want to hear from you.

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