Executive Account Leader: Global Real Estate & Workplace

Cushman & Wakefield; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 183,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Account Director to serve as the executive account leader for one or more complex client accounts. You will translate client priorities into integrated real estate and workplace strategy, lead multidisclipinary teams, and own end-to-end performance including revenue, profitability, and renewals.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, ability to influence across geographies, and strong collaboration with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, engineering, facilities management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree, MBA, or relevant advanced professional credentials preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, workplace services, outsourcing, or financial services.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing large matrixed organizations across geographies.
• Ability to travel as needed and operate in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across service lines, geographies, and client stakeholder groups.
• Own end-to-end account performance, including service delivery, financial results, contracts, and growth.
• Establish governance, executive steering, reviews, and escalation protocols.
• Lead renewals, pricing strategies, and organic growth opportunities with Finance, Legal, Procurement and Client Solutions.
• Collaborate across Finance, People, Legal, Procurement, Technology, Marketing, and operations.

Skills

Executive presence

Client leadership

Strategic thinking

Commercial and financial management

Data-driven decision making

Negotiation and influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, real estate, engineering, facilities management, or related field

Master’s degree / MBA or advanced credentials preferred

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Account Director to serve as the executive account leader for one or more complex client accounts. You will translate client priorities into integrated real estate and workplace strategy, lead multidisclipinary teams, and own end-to-end performance including revenue, profitability, and renewals.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, ability to influence across geographies, and strong collaboration with Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Client