Senior Manager Sports, Leisure and Entertainment

About JLL

Were JLLa leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 92000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Thats why were committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. Were using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients our people and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and were honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where were headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds experiences and perspectives help us think bigger spark innovation and succeed together.

If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the requirements below. Were interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

The Role

The Sports Leisure & Entertainment (SL&E) Team is part of Strategic Consulting (SCON) and provides strategic advisory services such as highest and best use studies market and financial feasibility studies concept development and master planning input operator search & selection engagements and operational assessments.

What This Job Involves

Conduct secondary and primary research to support strategic advisory projects.

Source and update secondary data while maintaining and updating internal databases.

Review and finalize SL&E reports with excellent report writing financial analysis and proposal preparation skills.

Understand Middle East & Africa market dynamics and the drivers of the sport leisure & entertainment sector.

Keep abreast of key trends and developments in the global sport leisure & entertainment sector.

Drive and contribute to business development opportunities attend networking events and prepare pitch documents and presentations for existing clients and prospects.

Manage input for weekly reporting status of enquiries leads proposals and projects in progress.

Develop and implement recommendations insights storylines and structures related to SL&E assets and experiences.

Prepare supervise and manage the development of high-quality deliverables.

Take accountability for ensuring the highest quality deliverables are provided to JLL management and clients.

Liaise with peers and other JLL departments to coordinate inputs for reports.

Provide cross-selling opportunities into local and international JLL teams.

Communicate with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure efficient and professional task delivery.

Be proactive in raising issues to JLL management and address them accordingly.

Ensure highest quality standards in accordance with JLL standards.

Build and maintain goodwill confidentiality and trust with prospective and existing clients.

Manage Analyst and Client relationships to ensure deliverables are on time on budget and reflect JLL quality.

Desired Skills and Experience

Education & Experience:

Relevant bachelors degree from a reputable university in leisure sport tourism hospitality or entertainment.

Masters degree in business finance investment or related field (leisure tourism hospitality) preferred.

8-10 years of relevant experience in sports leisure and entertainment real estate.

Passion for the SL&E sector.

Arabic speaker preferred.

Experience in real estate development hospitality advisory tourism leisure and sport operation or hotel consulting preferred.

Technical Skills:

Functional knowledge of regional and global sport leisure & entertainment markets.

Strong analytical skills and ability to work with Excel and financial models.

Understanding of P&L Financial Projections & Real Estate Development.

Skilled in developing feasibility studies with complete understanding of ROI IRR NPV Payback calculations.

Understanding of real estate development and SL&E development processes.

Understanding of demand determination and forecasting.

Ability to analyze monthly and yearly P&Ls and convert into reports.

Ability to understand and review Operator Management Agreements.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

Good verbal interpersonal and written communication skills.

Clear and logical strategic thinker with well-developed report writing skills.

Strong team player with ability to build relationships.

Exceptional customer service with client focus.

Professional demeanor at all times.

IT Competence: Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Microsoft Outlook.

Other Requirements: Ability to sit in front of computer for long hours Flexible to travel to meet clients as required.