Job Description

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.



Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.



Role Purpose?

We're looking for a Director to join our Birmingham Office Agency team! This role is a long-term career opportunity to help grow a dynamic and market-leading team that specialises in?the office sector across the Midlands region of the UK.



What this job involves?

The team specialises in providing bespoke consultancy advice to its clients to assist in the formulation of their property strategies and execution of downstream transactions. The role includes acting for landlords and developers and offering market leading advice for leasing or selling existing buildings, as well as services for delivering pre-lets and land disposals. The role also involves working with our National Occupier team on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio strategy. The successful candidate must have a full understanding of leasing, development and sales processes.



What your day-to-day will look like

Develop and implement comprehensive leasing strategies for office properties to maximise occupancy rates and achieve leasing targets



Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional and local property owners, developers, and external leasing brokers in the office sector



Work with our research team to provide research and analysis to identify trends, market conditions, and potential leasing opportunities in the office market



Demonstrated experience in the occupier sector, building relationships with both new and existing occupiers on a national and local basis



Present leasing proposals to clients and provide accurate and timely reporting on leasing activity, market trends, and competitor activity in the office sector



Collaborate with leasing teams to execute marketing plans, including preparing promotional materials specific to office properties, managing property listings, and organising property tours



Conduct property viewings and negotiate lease agreements for office properties, ensuring terms and conditions meet client requirements



Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords, tenants, and other stakeholders throughout the office leasing process



Provide mentoring, guidance, and support within the existing Agency team in Birmingham, to promote continuous growth and development



Stay updated on office trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in the office sector. Be able to present market insights confidently in front of clients both locally and nationally



Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have

The successful candidate will lead these activities, as well as identify strategies and opportunities to double our revenue within five years



An exceptional understanding of leases, and experience in successfully pitching and closing transactions is essential



Development experience and a working knowledge of undertaking development appraisals is a must



Market knowledge of the office sector and of the key market landlords will be beneficial



The ideal candidate will be pro-active, collaborative, and client- and results-focused



Required skills and Experience

Demonstrable experience in commercial real estate leasing, with a focus on office properties, preferably in an agency leasing capacity



Proven track record of successfully leasing office properties, including negotiating complex lease agreements in this sector



Strong knowledge of local office real estate markets, including market dynamics, industry trends, and competitor analysis



Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, landlords, and key stakeholders in the office sector



Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving abilities, with a keen understanding of market conditions and client objectives specific to office properties



Proficiency in using industry tools and software, leasing databases, and Microsoft Office. Experience using Salesforce would also be useful but is not essential



Proven team player and leader



If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements below. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!



Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:



JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.



About JLL -



We're JLL--a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.



Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.



Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we're headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.