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Jones Lang LaSalle

Advises on and manages commercial real estate

Technical Services & Sustainability Operations Sales Executive

Account ExecutivePosted on Nov 11
Full-time

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Sustainability, Real Estate, Facilities Management, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • At least five years of experience in Technical Services, Engineering, Smart Buildings, Sustainability, Energy Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline is required.
  • At least five years of business development, consultative sales, or solutions-selling experience with a demonstrated record of achieving revenue targets is required.
  • Experience selling complex professional services, technical solutions, or integrated facilities and real estate services is required.
  • A strong understanding of building systems, engineering operations, sustainability programs, energy management, and smart building technologies is required.
  • The candidate must be able to develop business cases and articulate value propositions to senior stakeholders, including executive and C-suite audiences.
  • The candidate must have demonstrated success managing multiple opportunities through the full sales lifecycle from prospecting through contract execution.
  • Strong commercial acumen, including experience developing pricing strategies, evaluating risk, and driving profitable growth, is required.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are required to influence diverse audiences.
  • The candidate must be able to build relationships and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue growth by identifying, qualifying, and closing Technical Services & Sustainability Operations opportunities within assigned accounts and target markets.
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans that expand JLL's footprint and increase adoption of engineering, smart building, and sustainability services.
  • Build, maintain, and advance a robust sales pipeline while consistently meeting or exceeding revenue and profitability targets.
  • Lead solution development, pricing strategy, and commercial positioning in partnership with operations, account management, and functional leadership.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and technical subject matter expert during client meetings, presentations, workshops, and executive discussions.
  • Coordinate and support requests for information, requests for proposals, proposal responses, client presentations, and pursuit activities to create differentiated and winning solutions.
  • Partner across JLL business lines to identify opportunities for integrated service offerings that address broader client needs.
  • Collaborate with Smart Building, Sustainability, Engineering, and Technology teams to align client requirements with operational capabilities.
  • Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements while supporting appropriate risk management practices.
  • Represent JLL at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to enhance market visibility and build strategic relationships.
  • Leverage customer relationship management tools and sales methodologies to maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline management, and opportunity tracking.
  • Gather and share market intelligence, client feedback, and competitive insights that inform solution development and go-to-market strategies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Corporate Real Estate or Commercial Real Estate industry experience is preferred.
  • Experience selling sustainability, environmental, social, and governance solutions, decarbonization, energy optimization, or smart building solutions is preferred.
  • Familiarity with building automation systems, Internet of Things technologies, digital building platforms, or workplace technology solutions is preferred.
  • Knowledge of environmental, social, and governance reporting frameworks, sustainability regulations, and energy performance programs is preferred.
  • Experience responding to requests for proposals, requests for information, and large-scale multi-service pursuits is preferred.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling client-focused business solutions is preferred.
  • A track record of influencing executive-level decision makers and leading strategic client engagements is preferred.
  • Experience working within a matrixed global organization and managing multiple stakeholder groups is preferred.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive for innovation, growth, and continuous improvement is preferred.
  • Professional certifications related to engineering, sustainability, energy management, or commercial real estate are a plus.

About the Company

Jones Lang LaSalle

Advises on and manages commercial real estate

Jones Lang LaSalle, known as JLL, advises property owners, occupiers and investors on commercial real estate worldwide. Its teams broker leases and property sales, arrange financing, value assets, manage buildings and workplaces, and oversee construction projects for businesses, institutions and governments. LaSalle Investment Management invests client capital in private property and real estate securities, while JLL Technologies develops workplace software and data tools. The company earns commissions, service fees, investment management fees and software revenue, with some client operating costs reimbursed through contracts. JLL took its current form through a 1999 merger and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1999

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