Manager, Business Development

Job Duties

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Marketing/Business Development Manager

Sales Enablement | Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid - 3 days/week in office

Overview

The Marketing/Business Development Manager is an individual-contributor role responsible for bringing creative vision and design thinking to proposals, RFP responses, and pitch presentations for the region's business pursuits. This role partners closely with brokers and business line leaders to turn market and client intelligence into visually compelling, client-ready materials, with a focus on creative differentiation and storytelling at the point of sale rather than lead generation.

Responsibilities

Brings creative concepts and fresh visual ideas to customized proposals, RFP responses, and client/prospect presentations for new business pursuits and renewals

Designs and produces pitch decks and presentation materials in InDesign that support creative differentiation and storytelling at the point of sale

Partners with brokers and business line leads to gather content, shape win themes, and identify unique selling propositions for each pursuit

Manages multiple concurrent proposals and pitches from kickoff through final delivery, coordinating timelines with brokers and internal stakeholders

Conducts research on prospects, markets, and competitors to inform proposal content and positioning

Ensures all materials are accurate, on-brand, and creatively distinct prior to client delivery

Coordinates with design, production, and research resources as needed to complete deliverables

Serves as a creative and proposal resource across tenant rep, industrial, agency, and retail business lines

Builds and evolves proposal templates, layouts, and the team's content library with a fresh design perspective

Supports post-pursuit debriefs by documenting feedback and identifying creative and process improvements

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, or related field

Minimum 5 years of related experience; commercial real estate or adjacent industry experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong creative and conceptual thinking, with the ability to bring fresh visual ideas to proposals and presentations

Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously

Advanced InDesign skills required; proficient in the broader Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working directly with brokers and senior stakeholders

Deep understanding of and commitment to client service

Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

Strategic and design thinking with a business development mindset

Comfortable leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate research, drafting, and proposal production

Technologically savvy with the ability to learn and adopt new tools

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated compensation for this position:

95,000.00 - 110,000.00 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:

On-site -Minneapolis, MN

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

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Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55402

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

REQ521498

Job Benefits

Not specified