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Data Center Lead (m/f/d) JLL Germany

Location: Frankfurt Germany (German- and English-speaking)

We are a fast growing, globally connected, EMEA-wide Data Centre business. Thanks to our speed and strength of growth, we are looking for a vibrant and experienced Data Centre Lead for our Germany Data Centre business.

This is a senior fee-generating role responsible for growing the JLL data centre business in Germany with an advisory-led approach.

Role Purpose:

• Representing all service lines of our data centre solution across the German market
• Driving growth for all service lines together with the respective DC and JLL specialised teams
• Developing the JLL Germany Data Centre network and building connections in the industry and with affiliated partners, including attending and speaking at industry events
• Manage cross-functional teams to win and to deliver consulting projects and navigate a matrixed business environment.
• Collaborate with Data Centre owners, operators, and investors and the real estate industry to understand their pain-points and position JLL as their partner of choice

Key Activities:

• Develop and lead the strategic DC growth agenda for JLL in Germany with an advisory-led approach delivering increased revenue in the sector.
• Lead and engage at all levels internally and externally as we embody the consulting-led sales approach to grow the whole Data Centre business.
• Be the coordinator of the JLL DC community across all lines of businesses in Germany.
• Lead in the market, attending events, acting as a thought-leader on panels and other speaking opportunities and evangelising JLL and the Data Centre offer in the industry.
• Ensure excellence in client liaison and service, maintaining and developing a professional relationship at peer/sponsor level within the client organisation.
• Establish deliverables, resource needs, and work plans with clients and internal departments.
• Draft proposals and commercial terms with the relevant JLL & JLL DC teams.
• Manage multiple high-priority projects across the region, ensuring compliance with client's procedures.
• Conduct financial analysis and generate business case reports.
• Share your knowledge on a broad range of Data Centre consulting topics such as Sustainability, Supply Chain, Physical Security, Technological innovation and Operations

Candidate Requirements:

• Passion for Data Centres with a holistic understanding along the entire DC lifecycle from concept and site selection to project delivery to DC operations.
• German- and English-speaking.
• Advisory-led solutions approach based on some consulting experience.
• Strong experience with a track record of converting relationships into fee-earning work.
• Commercial, self-driven, flexible, and adaptable.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on mentality.
• Team player with people management expertise (direct or indirect).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Detail-oriented and quick to grasp essential details while staying focused on bigger picture.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PPT).

Reporting Line:

• Dual reporting into: EMEA Data Centre Consulting Lead and local JLL Board member

Location:

On-site –Frankfurt am Main, DEU

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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