Pursuit and Proposal Director

JLL•Chicago, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

JLL is seeking an exceptional Pursuit & Proposal Director to elevate sales support and drive win strategies for complex global and regional sales opportunities. Working closely with sales leads in a hybrid environment, you’ll manage complex, high value pursuits according to a defined process from strategy and content development through proposal submissions, presentations, and any other deliverables related to the opportunity. You will confidently direct large teams in complex efforts, creating and reinforcing project plans to ensure we are bringing our best to every pursuit and are fully compliant in every respect, resulting in memorable and compelling proposals that drive new business. This highly visible position demands a confident, creative communications professional who thrives on taking initiative and bringing strategic thinking, exceptional writing, and collaborative leadership to every engagement. Ideally located in Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC, Menlo Park CA, or another of JLL's core markets.

Requirements

At least eight years of related business development marketing communications experience, with at least four of those working directly in B2B proposal management
Commercial real estate industry experience highly valued
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective presentation skills, and the ability to interface with senior leadership
Creative design skills strongly preferred
Ability to translate broad concepts and ideas into clear and logical communications
Flexible and proactive individual able to work under their own initiative with diverse teams
Ability to produce multiple deliverables quickly, while maintaining quality and accuracy
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and InDesign or Adobe Suite
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Create and refine high-impact content that articulates key themes, processes, methodologies, and integrated service strategies across all service components
Develop creative, standout deliverables that reflect regional nuance and differentiate JLL in competitive marketplaces
Maintain quality and accuracy across multiple concurrent pursuits while meeting aggressive deadlines
Effectively delegate and prioritize, setting clear expectations for quality and timeliness from team members
Leverage approved AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline delivery and enhance proposal quality
Develop and adopt process improvements and best practices related to business development and proposal management
Mentor and coach other team members to continually improve team development