CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting an EMEA Alliance Director to join our team in London, supporting a global account within our Financial and Professional Services Sector.
The successful candidate will manage the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader to grow the business relationship and contract value. The Alliance Director will ensure alignment between the account organization and other departments within GWS to maximize value creation and ensure excellence in operational delivery by providing direction and oversight to enable account teams to positively contribute and comprehensively manage the fulfilment of our commitment to the client.
Through the development and execution of an Account Business Plan, the Alliance Director will be responsible for the profitable revenue growth and profit targets of the account portfolio. The incumbent is required to develop and foster growth and senior level customer relations as part of developing strategic plans that ultimately improve the client’s business, utilizing the full breadth of products and capabilities of GWS.
Key Tasks:
P&L, Contract Management and Governance:
* Accountable for financial performance of assigned account/s; Indirectly leads the resources to deliver against the contract, managing scope interpretation as required
* Lead the sponsorship essential to deliver against the contract, managing Scope interpretation as required
* Engage executive involvement as needed to leverage the broader GWS portfolio to introduce new scope & business pricing as part of delivering an integrated set of services
Customer Relationship Management & Development:
* Manage the contract relationship, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader to grow the business relationship with the client
* Demonstrate credibility and thought leadership, influencing business outcomes
* Manage enterprise wide client relationships at senior levels acting as an extension of the client’s executive management team
Strategic Planning & Value Creation:
* Support growth of customer’s business through the development and execution of an Account Business Plan
* Represent the customers’ best interests externally and internally to GWS
* Accommodate, plan, integrate portfolio contraction & expansion ensuring the successful management of scope expansion & renewal activities
Service Delivery Integration and Assurance:
* Act as team leader and be responsible for provision of all services that touch customer; manage escalation process
* Maintain effective communication on significant matters with and between all functional areas of the account team and the service delivery team, as well as within GWS and executive leadership
* Manage in a matrix environment and customer business changes that impact service delivery
Leadership:
* Direct the account leadership team and may have direct reporting as well as matrix reporting responsibilities
Person Specification:
* Extensive experience and/or training with emphasis on Facilities Management, Engineering Operations, Transaction Management, Project Management/Construction and Consulting.
* Proven capability of managing a multi country account
* Experience of managing a large P&L
* Proven experience as a visionary leader
* High level of personal credibility, customer relationship management, networking and interpersonal skills
* Proven track record in the development & implementation of strategic plans
* Significant experience managing customer accounts across multiple regions
About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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