Director of Business Development for Mobile Technical Services (MTS)

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What this job involves:

The Director of Business Development for Mobile Technical Services (MTS) is a newly created role responsible for identifying and developing growth opportunities across JLL's Mobile Technical Services platform. As the primary growth engine for MTS in North America, you will drive revenue expansion by cultivating new business within JLL's existing IFM account base and pursuing direct-to-client opportunities across multiple business sectors including commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, healthcare, light industrial, financial services, and public institution sectors.

At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career — and in this role, you'll help shape the long-term commercial direction of MTS by identifying emerging market opportunities, evolving client needs, and scalable service offerings aligned to the future of technical sales. Success requires balancing enterprise business development, strategic market insight, and close partnership with operations leadership to ensure scalable execution.

What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you connect market intelligence to action, partner with enterprise account teams and JLL's broader sales organization, and position MTS as the partner of choice for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, EV infrastructure, and related technical services.

What your day-to-day will look like:

Business Development & Pipeline Management

• Proactively identify and develop growth opportunities within JLL's IFM account portfolio and through direct-to-client outreach across North America
• Build and manage a robust, disciplined pipeline of qualified opportunities spanning all MTS service lines
• Qualify opportunities and transition advanced pursuits to JLL sales executives for deal closure, providing strategic support throughout
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and client needs to identify white space and emerging demand
• Represent MTS at industry events, conferences, and client forums to build market presence and generate leads

Account & Sales Collaboration

• Partner with JLL enterprise account teams and IFM leads to identify embedded growth opportunities and expand MTS service delivery within priority accounts
• Serve as a subject matter resource for sales executives — translating technical service capabilities into compelling, client-relevant value propositions
• Collaborate with account teams and MTS operations leadership to develop targeted growth plans for key clients and geographies
• Ensure smooth coordination between business development activity and service delivery teams during the transition from pursuit to contract

Sales Enablement

• Own and support the development and maintenance of MTS sales materials, including pitch decks, capability statements, proposal templates, and case studies
• Ensure materials accurately reflect MTS service lines and are current, compelling, and tailored for target client segments
• Track and report pipeline health, activity metrics, and market intelligence to inform leadership decision-making
• Support the development of pricing strategies and commercial frameworks for new and emerging service lines

Growth Strategy & Market Development

• Partner with the Global Head of MTS to define and execute North America growth strategy, including target markets, go-to-market approach, and expansion into emerging service domains such as EV infrastructure and smart building systems
• Translate strategy into concrete action — developing work plans, tracking progress, and driving accountability
• Identify opportunities to expand and evolve MTS capabilities in response to changing client expectations, workforce dynamics, and operational requirements
• Support the piloting and commercialization of new MTS service offerings

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Facilities Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or growth-oriented roles, with a background in facilities management, technical services, or commercial real estate
• Demonstrated success identifying and developing new business — either within large account portfolios or through direct client acquisition
• Experience supporting or working alongside an enterprise sales organization with a clear understanding of consultative selling and opportunity qualification
• Proven track record navigating complex, matrixed organizations and influencing senior operational and commercial stakeholders
• Working knowledge of hard technical services — mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems — sufficient to engage credibly with clients and internal delivery teams
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to move from market insight to executable plan
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; comfortable engaging with both technical teams and executive decision-makers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams); familiarity with CRM tools and pipeline reporting

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Facilities Management, or a related field
• Experience piloting or commercializing new service offerings in facilities management or technical services
• Knowledge of emerging technical domains such as EV infrastructure, smart building systems, or building automation technologies
• Track record of successful collaboration across global, matrixed organizations where teamwork and relationship-building drive results

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

170,000.00 – 190,000.00 USD per year

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Dallas, TX, Washington, DC

If 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!

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. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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