Manager, Business Development
JLL•Chicago, IL
•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Manager, Proposal Writer is an individual-contributor role responsible for writing and producing high-quality, differentiated proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations for the Central Region's business pursuits. This role partners closely with brokers and business line leaders to translate market and client intelligence into compelling, client-ready materials, with a focus on differentiation and storytelling at the point of sale rather than lead generation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of related experience
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working directly with brokers and senior stakeholders
- Deep understanding of and commitment to client service
- Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strategic thinking with a business development mindset
- Technologically savvy with the ability to learn and adopt new tools
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- commercial real estate or adjacent industry experience preferred
- familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator) a plus
Responsibilities
- Writes and produces customized, high-quality proposals, RFP responses, and client/prospect presentations for new business pursuits and renewals
- Develops pitch decks and presentation materials that support differentiation and storytelling at the point of sale
- Partners with brokers and business line leads to gather content, shape win themes, and identify unique selling propositions for each pursuit
- Manages multiple concurrent proposals and pitches from kickoff through final delivery, coordinating timelines with brokers and internal stakeholders
- Conducts research on prospects, markets, and competitors to inform proposal content and positioning
- Ensures all materials are accurate, on-brand, and meet quality standards prior to client delivery
- Coordinates with design, production, and research resources as needed to complete deliverables
- Serves as a proposal writing resource across tenant rep, industrial, agency, and retail business lines
- Maintains and updates proposal templates, boilerplate content, and the team's content library
- Supports post-pursuit debriefs by documenting feedback and identifying improvements to proposal content and process
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
