Vice President, Business Development

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Business Development Account Manager to oversee account management for JREDD clients. The role drives revenue growth through business development activities and supports JREDD leaders in pursuing strategic opportunities.

This remote position requires travel 25%–50% domestically and internationally; you must have a Bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of CRE experience, with proven client-management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Proven track record in client management and account development.
• Mastery-level knowledge of due diligence scope differences for underwriting and acquisition/disposition transactions.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage pursuit lists, campaigns, and the complete sales cycle from outreach to contract closure.
• Maintain relationships with existing JREDD clients and ensure service goals are met.
• Provide project oversight and coordinate pricing, scoping, and timing with service delivery.
• Develop and present proposals to prospective clients and travel as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Financial terms knowledge

Pro forma understanding

Microsoft Office

Time management

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's 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 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.

This will be a remote position with travel as needed to secure business.

Position Overview

The Business Development Account Manager performs account management for JLL's Real Estate Due Diligence (JREDD) clients. This role drives revenue growth by managing business development activities and supporting JREDD business leaders in pursuing strategic opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Create and manage pursuit lists using internal networks and third-party B2B services
• Execute campaigns to generate new opportunities
• Manage the complete sales cycle from outreach to contract closure
• Coordinate with JREDD service delivery managers for client request scoping, pricing, and timing
• Develop and present proposals to prospective clients

Account Management

• Maintain relationships with existing JREDD clients
• Ensure service goals and objectives are established and achieved
• Implement corrective action plans when service delivery varies from expectations
• Perform project management oversight for portfolio and hybrid-support accounts

Industry Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Participate in industry events, associations, and marketing initiatives
• Monitor and communicate industry trends related to ASTM standards and vendor compliance
• Conduct semi-annual vendor reviews with clients
• Travel domestically and internationally for client meetings, networking events, and conferences

Service Knowledge & Communication

• Articulate JREDD service offerings across three core areas: Facility Condition Assessments (FCA)
• Asset Validation (Reliability Engineering/Optimized Data Standard)
• Facility Database Services
• Regulatory Compliance Audits (RCA)
• Create pitch deck content and marketing materials
• Coordinate across the business service delivery matrix

Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain CRM reporting with clear pipeline visibility
• Track confidence percentages and project timelines
• Provide regular updates on business development efforts

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial real estate
• Proven track record in client management and account development
• Mastery-level knowledge of due diligence scope differences for underwriting and acquisition/disposition transactions

Core Competencies

• Expert-level analytical and quantitative skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles
• Ability to calculate complex figures and understand pro forma profit and loss
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities

Communication Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Effective problem-solving and negotiation capabilities
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and complex client inquiries
• Able to create compelling propositions related to the outcome-based services JREDD's Asset Services team provides, and relate to a client's needs associated with managing operational and capital expenditures at their facilities

Position Details

• Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Travel Requirements: 25% - 50%. Domestic travel required; international travel possible. Must have, or have the ability to attain, a passport to permit international travel.
• Certificates/Licenses: None required
• Decision-Making Authority: Operates within established procedures and policies with impact on departmental deadlines and outcomes

This role offers the opportunity to drive meaningful revenue growth while building lasting client relationships in the commercial real estate due diligence sector.

This is a commission based role with earning potential directly tied to business origination.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

• 100,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD per year
• Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

• Remote -Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, Kansas City, KS, Las Vegas, NV, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, Nashville, TN, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Seattle, WA, Texas - Other