Director, Data Center Capital Markets

JLL • Chicago, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Data Center Capital Markets directs the marketing and sales of data center properties and is responsible for client development in commercial real estate and capital markets. The role originates and closes real estate assignments and equity joint ventures, develops relationships with property owners, investors, buyers, sellers, and service providers, and promotes JLL’s service lines. It also leads client pitches, advises clients on transaction timing and execution, and develops tailored marketing strategies for property assignments.

The position conducts investment risk assessments, targets investment returns, and coordinates due diligence. It maintains client, deal, and market information in internal databases and may supervise or support the development of production coordinators and real estate analysts. This is an on-site, commission-based role at one of the listed U.S. locations. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in the data center industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial real estate.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening, speaking, writing, and presentation skills, and the ability to interface with top executives.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented attitude.
• Self-motivated and capable of handling several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills and commitment to a team environment.
• Proven record of successfully closed transactions.
• Established industry relationships and strong business development capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn additional software.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree major in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, or Business.
• MBA or other advanced degree.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and property databases.

Responsibilities

• Originate, direct the marketing of, negotiate, and close commercial real estate assignments and equity joint ventures.
• Work with local markets, buyers, and sellers, and develop significant long-term relationships.
• Build and maintain relationships with private and institutional owners, investors, and service providers to promote new business.
• Submit client investment objectives, meeting and conversation details, and industry trends to the internal web-based database.
• Enter deal data promptly and update it as deals progress.
• Train and provide feedback to Real Estate Analysts.
• Assess investment risk, generate targeted investment returns, coordinate due diligence, and, where applicable, oversee marketing.
• In some offices, directly or indirectly supervise a Production Coordinator and Real Estate Analyst(s).
• Notify producers promptly of significant RFP requests and submit applicable deal flyers to the internal database.
• Maintain and share databases for regular consolidation into firm databases.
• Promote JLL’s service lines.
• Lead client presentations and pitches to secure new business.
• Analyze market trends and advise clients on transaction timing and execution.
• Develop and implement tailored marketing strategies for property assignments.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director