Director - Business Development

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• Leverage JLL's client relationships and market presence to generate new business opportunities
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• Position Tétris as the design and build provider of choice for JLL colleagues across Leasing Advisory, Account Management, and Project Management teams
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• Develop strategic partnerships with JLL service lines to create integrated client solutions that combine real estate expertise with design and build excellence
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• Identify and pursue opportunities in commercial office and retail fit‑out projects in central London and regional markets
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• Develop client relationships and introduce the Tetris services to prospective new clients
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• Own the lead generation and sales sourcing process of individual projects – ensuring the qualification of each opportunity is in line with Tetris requirements
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• Oversee relevant project teams from an account management perspective and act as a client’s primary point of contact through the lifespan of a won and/or prospective project
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• Define and manage the ‘strategy to win’ for each new opportunity
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• Maintain oversight of won projects from a client relationship position, working collaboratively with Tetris commercial and delivery leads to ensure that the team delivers in line with client and contract expectations
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• Maintain oversight of all relevant sales opportunities on Salesforce in a live, organised, and proactive manner to meet annual sales targets (gross and net)
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• Operate at all times in line with the Tetris/JLL corporate code of conduct
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• Collaborate closely with the EMEA Business Development team to share market and leads insights
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Responsibilities\n

The key responsibility of the Business Development Director is to meet and ideally exceed assigned annual sales targets (gross revenue and net margin) and contribute to the growth of a steady and sustainable pipeline for the Tetris UK business. This includes supporting the influx of opportunities from relevant leads while maintaining appropriate risk management practices and a highly competitive “winning” attitude.

Required Experience\n

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• Proven ability to present successfully to executive/board level individuals
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• Knowledge and understanding of design & build, detail & build, and design‑only processes
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• Knowledge and understanding of London and South East office markets; nationwide UK experience is a plus
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• Knowledge and understanding of the cradle‑to‑grave UK property process
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• Significant relevant experience in the UK construction/fit‑out market (London/South East preferred)
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• Proven track‑record of successfully developing new business and closing design & build sales deals
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• Excellent communication and people skills
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• Ability to develop strong, long‑term relationships and operate effectively in a matrix organisation to support clients and win repeat business
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• A strong existing London & South East property and fit‑out network
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Preferred Skills and Attributes\n

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• Professional qualification in commercial real estate will be beneficial
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• Knowledge of operating within corporate organisations is an advantage
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• Extensive experience across a wider property transaction process is a plus
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• A commitment to collaboration, teamwork and maintaining an ethical approach to business
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• Ability to deal with ambiguity and work with limited information
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• A flexible and proactive attitude, high energy, assertiveness and creativity
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Location\n

On‑site – London, GBR

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement\n

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [email protected].

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