Solutions Director

CBRE Group, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Solutions Director to oversee go‑to‑market strategy delivery within the Sales function. You will supervise staff, manage daily activities, and coach teams to win clients with differentiated proposals.

You will evaluate spend, review RFP data, and shape operating models while collaborating with internal stakeholders. This role emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking, and cross‑functional impact within CBRE’s platform initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, 8–12 years of relevant experience.
• Lean Six Sigma or related process improvement capacity required.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, and performance measurement is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive and complex information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with cross‑functional impact.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; monitor training and development.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities; establish schedules and cross-train staff.
• Create compelling solutions and ensure differentiators are incorporated into proposals.
• Evaluate spend reports and drive the service delivery model.
• Review client RFP data, portfolio information, and service levels.
• Oversee operating models, cost savings, technologies, and financials.
• Attend large client pitches as needed and partner with internal stakeholders.
• Expand offerings by increasing adoption of platform initiatives and products.
• Lead by example and negotiate with external partners to align interests.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & coaching

Process improvement

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Solutions Director, you will assist with the oversight of the department responsible for the delivery of all go-to-market strategies. This job is part of the Sales function. They are responsible for the design of sales solutions that are presented and sold to potential, new, and existing clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Create compelling and achievable solutions and ensure company differentiators are incorporated into proposals.
• Evaluate spend reports and strategic vision to drive appropriate service delivery model.
• Review client RFP data such as portfolio information, property history, and service levels.
• Oversee the development of operating models, cost savings, technologies, financials, etc.
• Attend large and high-profile client pitches as needed.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure an integrated and cohesive solution.
• Provide in-depth knowledge of CBRE's EFM Platform service delivery models and differentiating products.
• Expand business offerings to clients by increasing the adoption rate for platform initiatives and products.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Lean Six Sigma or related Process Improvement capacity required.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring:

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.