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.
What this job involves
The Government and Public Sector team (GPS) support the growth and development of our Public Sector business. We connect our experts with public sector clients and work across business lines to identify profitable growth areas whilst managing strategic frameworks. Our relationships and partnerships open doors to new opportunities and long-term clients.
To support this growth, we are looking for an experienced Bid Manager who will be responsible for leading Public Sector pursuits and bring sales enablement operational excellence and best practices. We are looking for an organised and creative thinker who can lead a wide variety of strategically important and/or complex multidisciplinary bids.
This is a hands on, fast-paced and varied role, where you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of key public sector pursuits, from early win strategy development and the creation of compelling, client centric proposals and presentations.
What your day-to-day will look like
Bid Management: Support opportunity go-no-go qualifications, have a solid understanding of our key products and services and lead the end-to-end bid management process. Responsible for coordinating input from subject matter experts, providing them with guidance to ensure proposals are client-centric, benefit-led and differentiated
Sales Process Optimisation: Monitor pursuit processes, performance, and client feedback to identify improvement opportunities and help create sales enablement strategies that support business goals
Knowledge Management: Lead the creation and continual improvement of the GPS bid library, sales collateral, and business line materials to optimise efficiency and effectiveness for proposals and prospect client interactions
Reporting & Analytics: Monitor and update the GPS pipeline tracker to ensure the team have access to all opportunities and stages
Collaboration: Build a community with peers throughout the UK to enhance the GPS offering and raise the profile of Public Sector
Required Experience & Skills:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in bid management and sales enablement support
Leading and managing cross service pursuits, whilst implementing the full bid process
Working collaboratively with and influencing a broad range of senior stakeholders
Utilising data and insights to track performance and advise on improvement strategies
Problem solving, identifying and understanding key client issues, developing innovative and compelling solutions
Persuasive writing and producing presentations
Working on multiple projects with competing deadlines
Experience in commercial real estate advisory is preferred and considered an advantage
Flexible and initiative-taking with the ability to collaborate across cultures and work as part of a diverse team
A challenger with a high degree of energy, assertiveness, and creativity
A listener, willing to learn and who can communicate effectively and have strong influencing skills
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.
