Director, Data Centre Transactions

Job title:

Director, Data Centre Transactions

Company

Jones Lang LaSalle

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.Director, Data Centre Occupier Client ServicesEMEA Data Centre ServicesRole Purpose:The role will focus on representing corporate occupiers on data centre leasing across EMEA markets.This is a client facing role where you will be responsible for running RFP’s on behalf of Fortune 500 companies to find them the best data centre to deploy their critical business IT infrastructure. Starting with scoping the client requirements through to the creation of the RFP, project managing from long list to short list and downward selection of the preferred options, it will then be your responsibility to negotiate the best outcome for our client to secure the required capacity in the data centre chosen. You will also work with other Data Centre team members to secure new business, with primary focus on JLLs corporate client base, to advise on the data centre co-location market and help win new business to execute against.More broadly, the role will contribute to the overall growth of the JLL data centre business, through gathering and sharing market intelligence from the Data Centre operator industry, developing market and sector insight, and collaborating across multiple business teams.We are looking for ambitious team players with can do attitude, strong work ethic, high level of intelligence and desire to learn. The successful candidate will be required to support and or lead business development, and act as key point of contact for clients for leasing mandates.Required experience:

• working within or for Data Centre operators, supporting sales / leasing activity.

• Detailed knowledge of data centre co-location terms, SLAs and commercial structures.

• Good knowledge of the Data Centre industry, providers, and key markets. Keen to broaden diversity within the team (and this role presents a good opportunity to do so)

Client – take responsibility for, be their advocate, earn their business, deliver client resultsPeople – teamwork, join a growth orientated team, learn / develop in the role, wide support structure within a diverse group of individualsPlatform – help evolve and build a platform that is market focused; continuously look to improve our processes especially where clients can see measurable improvementsBrand – 2023 and 2024 winners of the industries Best Data Centre Real Estate Team of the Year Award, enrich our brand with yours, protect it fiercely and work with the best brands in the worldQualifications:– Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Economics, Business, Data Science, or a related field.
– Minimum of 5 years of experience transactional experience ideally with a focus on the data centre sector.– Proven track record delivering strategically significant transactions in a fast-paced environment.
– Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively.
– Ideally have an understanding of the data Centre industry, including market dynamics, technology trends, and regulatory landscape.
– Demonstrable ability to think strategically, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
– Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and clients.Why JLL:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Access to cutting-edge research tools and technologies.
• Be part of a global leader in real estate company and the market leading EMEA data centre team

Location:On-site –London, GBRIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! If you require any changes to the application process, please email or call +44 (0)20 7493 4933 to contact one of our team members to discuss how to best support you throughout the process. Please note, the contact details provided are to discuss or request for adjustments to be made to the hiring process. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our page
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Location

London

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:17:01 GMT

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