Manager, Industrial and Logistics Advisory
JLL
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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. We are looking for a Manager for our Industrial and Logistics Advisory services, which is part of our Strategic Consulting business line. JLL MEA Industrial Advisory Services The Industrial Advisory Services division of JLL MEA is a specialized practice that provides focused industrial advisory services across Middle East & Africa. We work extensively with industrial infrastructure developers, government agencies and multi-laterals, advising them on formulating implementable development strategies for industrial and logistics clusters, free zones, special economic zones, integrated industrial and economic corridors and port / airport based industrial clusters among others. What this job involves Your primary role would be to work with the industrial advisory services team and undertake industrial feasibility studies, business plan formulation, formulation of realistic development strategies for large scale industrial parks, free zones, industrial corridors and special economic zones Understanding of global industrial and logistics supply chains / value chains and undertake demand assessment on the basis of key sector / sub-sector level opportunities Identification of industrial / warehousing opportunity sectors by utilizing global, national and regional datasets as well as understanding on the on-ground demand dynamics Perform research based on global / regional industrial datasets for macro and micro-economic analysis, industrial growth forecasting and scenario-based demand assessment, then applying a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical methods such as econometric forecasting techniques to arrive at realistic demand projections Undertake detailed industrial and logistics financial assessment to establish project viability - post tax financial modelling including preparation of balance sheets / P&L statements Undertake interactions / structured interviews with manufacturers / industrial operators / industrial infrastructure developers to gauge industrial market dynamics and utilize the inputs to formulate effective development strategies for the client Data collation through primary as well as secondary market sources and analyse the same to generate meaningful reports and recommendations for the clients Undertake on-ground market assessment / market studies Preparation of business pitches / proposals / tenders for private as well as government clients Contribute to the successful execution of other business development and marketing initiatives as needed Produce clear, succinct write-ups to be included within industrial research reports and consulting assignments Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications Desired experience and technical skills Working with team leaders to formulate effective strategies for clients and to ensure successful project delivery Fast learner, enthusiastic, motivated Excellent communication and analytical skills, report writing capabilities, sound knowledge of financial modelling, preparation and delivery of presentations Strong analytical background with attention to detail Strong organizations skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize Ability to work to meet deadlines, even when timeframes are demanding Strong relationship building skills – able to collaborate with colleagues and develop strong relationships with clients Clear communicator with strong presentation skills High proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel - Good report writing skills in MS Word, ability to prepare succinct PowerPoint presentations and excellent understanding of MS Excel and financial modelling Familiarity with various statistical & economic models used for forecasting & analysis Flexibility for travel within Middle East and Africa Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; (and preferably also Arabic) Willingness to take on new challenges Be capable of managing stress & accepting constructive feedback Experience of having worked across industrial advisory studies covering feasibility / development strategy for industrial parks, economic / industrial corridors, Special Economic Zones / Free Zones, Airport / Port led industrial zones, High-tech industrial / innovation & R&D clusters, etc. Previous technical background in market research / financial analysis etc. 4 – 5 years’ professional experience preferred Relevant Master’s degree in real estate / finance / economics / business preferred Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology would be an added advantage.
