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Sales Lead Portfolio Advisory, Mid-Market Solutions

Jones Lang LaSalle · Chicago, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a pursuit team you led. How did you keep brokerage leaders and service experts aligned?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead senior people who do not report to them toward one pursuit strategy.

Tell me about a deal you won where you had to solve a complex client problem.

What they are checking: Whether they show the strategic problem-solving the posting asks for.

How have you built credibility in the commercial real estate community?

What they are checking: Whether they have the market reputation and relationships the role requires.

What would you do

A mid-cap CFO says they only need a broker for one lease, not ongoing advisory. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can show the value of a broader relationship without dismissing the client's immediate need.

How do you work with the pricing team to make a proposal competitive for a smaller client?

What they are checking: Whether they can shape scope and pricing that fits mid-market budgets while staying profitable.

A pursuit is going well, but a competitor suddenly offers a much lower price. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they defend value and find out what the client truly cares about before discounting.

How do you hand off a new client to the delivery team so the relationship starts strong?

What they are checking: Whether they care about delivery success and make sure promises made in the sale are kept.

About the work

How is selling Portfolio Advisory to a mid-market company different from selling to a large enterprise?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that mid-market buyers have smaller teams, tighter budgets and faster, more personal decisions.

Walk me through the structured sales process you have used to win deals.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a disciplined process with clear stages rather than relying on relationships alone.

How do you build a pipeline of mid-market opportunities?

What they are checking: Whether they have real methods for finding prospects, like lease expirations and market relationships.

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The full job description

As published by Jones Lang LaSalle.

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. This position is part of our Leasing Advisory services within the Portfolio Advisory, Mid-Market Solutions platform. The Sales Lead – Portfolio Advisory, Mid-Market Solutions is a sales position with primary responsibility of driving revenue growth for the Portfolio Advisory platform across clients with specific needs primarily in the middle-market or mid-cap space. The target candidate has delivered successful selling outcomes using structured sales processes and tools. The Portfolio Advisory, Mid-Market Solutions Sales Lead will be a leader of a pursuit team, that will be comprised of Business Line Leaders, Brokerage Leaders, Service Line SMEs, and support staff in marketing and pricing. The role requires strategic problem-solving ability and established credibility in the Commercial Real Estate community that instills confidence and trust. Primary Responsibilities: • Lead business development, client development, and client relationship management for the Portfolio Advisory, Mid-Market Solutions Business Lines with a focus on leasing advisory and transaction management services; • Create systematic target lists based on Total Addressable Market, geographic location, and sales team expertise; • Prioritize prospects based on tiering methodology and partner with Sales Enablement to define pursuit strategy; • Oversee distribution of targets, partnering with Broker Leads and Industry Leads to identify Best Team on the Field; • Develop effective sales strategies, from identifying the client needs, aligning to pain points, and determining appropriate solutions and pricing for leasing and portfolio optimization services; • Understand and clearly communicate how our products and service offerings can solve client needs of today and in the future; including our digital products; • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the competitive environment and understand how workplace trends and technology are changing the needs and demands of our clients; • Generate multi-service business opportunities with Brokers nationally across various Markets leveraging leasing advisory expertise; • Coordinate activities related to a pursuit, including the coordination of cross-business line resources to create proposals, presentations and RFP materials; • Lead local and national new business pursuits for the Portfolio Advisory, Mid-Market Solutions Businesses and the Work Dynamics leadership teams; • Proactively anticipate deal-level challenges and roadblocks that can obstruct a new sale, using past experience, customer feedback and peer perspectives; • Assess market trends, diagnose root-cause of commercial challenges and identify potential risks for sales processes. Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications: Required: • Dynamic leader who can easily establish credibility and can build trust and rapport during the sales process; • Thought-leadership in the technology and digital space; • Demonstrated future-ready change agent; • Has an established presence in the market and proven credibility within the Brokerage and Leasing Advisory community; • Proven expertise in creating and managing multi-service level offerings to clients; • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the understanding of how to leverage these in the internal and external sales process; • Well-respected leader with demonstrated ability to quickly gain the trust of others; • Results-oriented, strategic thinker, political astuteness, innovative and dynamic; • Proven and passionate new business development ability with a track record of success; • Ability to develop and maintain strong internal team relationships resulting in outstanding results, delighted clients, and impeccable references for future clients; • Extremely organized and capable of managing multiple initiatives with minimal direction; • High energy level, thrives in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment; • Track record of exceptional performance demonstrated by beating success metrics and accelerated career advancement; • Evidence of efforts to expand industry knowledge and business acumen by leveraging external committees and organizations; • Exceptional presentation skills with the ability to deliver compelling stories for the win; • Relates well to all levels; establishes confidence and trust; well-respected; • Ability and keen interest in working effectively in a matrix organization. Preferred: Transaction Management and/or brokerage experience in similar roles strongly preferred; Experience in leasing advisory, tenant representation, or landlord representation is highly valued ; MBA or MCR preferred. This compensation for this role is structured as a base + uncapped bonus potential This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Expected compensation for this position: – per year Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: –Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA, 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 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. 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