Supply Chain & Business Development Manager

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Job Title: Supply Chain & Business Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Team: Occupier Team Industrial & Logistics

Location: UK

Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

Reports to: Head of Occupier Business Development & Supply Chain

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Supply Chain Solutions Manager for a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure seamless continuity of service for our key clients and provide dedicated support to the wider team.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter able to quickly take ownership of working with the Occupier Director in managing small Industrial & Logistics accounts coordinating proposal development and supporting ongoing business development efforts. This role is critical for maintaining momentum and delivering excellence during the contract period.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proposal & Solution Development

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate and develop proposals presentations and responses to RFPs

• Analyse client requirements and leverage your supply chain expertise to understand supplier needs operational constraints and commercial objectives

• Translate complex client challenges into tangible effective solutions that showcase JLLs value proposition in the supply chain and logistics space

2. Account Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing clients managing ongoing calls and project deliverables ensuring service delivery excellence

• Build and nurture strong long-lasting client relationships fostering trust and establishing yourself as a credible advisor

• Proactively identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts anticipating future needs and introducing additional JLL services where appropriate

3. Business Development

• Support the wider Agency team with ongoing business development initiatives to maintain our pipeline and market presence

• Actively work with internal JLL teams and business lines to identify new opportunities and promote our supply chain advisory services across the wider organisation

• Develop a strong internal network to generate leads and contribute to a robust pipeline of potential new business

Candidate Profile:

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a supply chain logistics or procurement-focused role

• Demonstrable experience in a client-facing capacity such as account management consulting or business development

• Proven ability to contribute to the creation of commercial proposals tenders or business cases

• A bachelors degree in supply chain management Procurement or a related field is preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Adaptability & Autonomy: The ability to hit the ground running quickly learn new processes and work with a high degree of autonomy

• Supply Chain Acumen: Strong foundational knowledge of supply chain principles including warehousing transportation inventory management and network design

• Commercial Mindset: Ability to identify opportunities understand client profitability and support growth objectives

• Exceptional Communicator: Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively to internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborative Spirit: A natural team player who excels at working across different functions and seniority levels to achieve a common goal

• Organised & Proactive: Highly organised with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

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