Account Director

Company: JLL
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way . Our people at JLL 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. Account Director - JLL What this job involves - The Account Director will lead account and real estate activity across the Southeast for a key financial services client. This leadership role ensures alignment with client objectives and operational focus while providing regional integration and oversight of Project Management (PDS), Integrated Facilities Management (IFM), Engineering services, and other Centers of Excellence (COEs) and Service Line operations. What your day-to-day will look like: Build and maintain superior client relationships with regional clients to ensure seamless service delivery across the Southeast Region Lead regional teams in executing account vision and strategy while achieving operational priorities (performance, cost, uptime, etc.) and managing integrated service delivery with alignment to COEs and client objectives Understand scope and manage deliverables of all services within the region that is made up of a mix between administrative & retail sites Partner with Service Line Leaders to implement strategic initiatives and drive regional plans that exceed client expectations and KPIs Proactively manage/mitigate risks that come up within the team and day to day operations in connection with regional leaders Collaborate with HR on talent management including bench assessment, performance management, talent reviews, promotions, and corporate development initiatives Identify and implement leading practices and innovations that can be leverage by JLL on and off account Maintain compliance with all JLL policies and procedures, including ethics and business practices Key Core Competencies Customer Focus / Experience : Is dedicated to meeting the exceptions and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in the region; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Developing Direct Reports and Others : Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; leads people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder. Ensure diverse slate of candidates for each and every open role on account. Organization Agility: Knowledgeable about how organizations work; knows how to get things done both through formal channels and the informal network; understands the origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices, and procedures; understands the cultures or organizations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, preferably in Business, Real Estate 10 years in real estate management and leadership Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills with executive-level internal and external clients, maintaining client focus while translating vision into executable strategies Detail oriented and strong organizational skills Working experience with core Microsoft products including knowledge of BI & Data analytics with ability to influence decision making Preferred Qualifications : Experience working with a Financial Services Organization Location : Remote Travel (up to 30% travel) Travel Expectations: The team is embedded with the client at various sites throughout the Southeast Region (FL, GA, AL). Primary location being in FL: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and GA: Atlanta. Position will require limited travel to regional offices as necessary. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 185,000.00 – 230,000.00 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: Remote –Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Tags: 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 At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement . For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here . Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com . This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. Pursuant to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, criminal convictions are not an absolute bar to employment. Pursuant to Illinois Law, applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. Pursuant to Columbia, SC ordinance, this position is subject to a background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 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