Total 9 job vacancies by Cbre Gws Pte. Ltd.

About the Role :

To support the GWS Local business by educating, influencing and advising key stakeholders on commercial best practices in order to contribute to the long-term growth and profitability of the business in line with the wider GWS Local business strategy.

The Commercial role dedicated to GWS Local to support new and existing business and growth together with providing day-to-day support to the Local team and accounts. Be the subject matter expert on the commercial agreements, including but not limited to: commercial terms, areas of risk and reward, operational compliance, cost control, financial responsibilities and liabilities, milestone obligations. Work with the business subject matter experts (SMEs) and legal team to support the GWS Local business.

Take the lead on the commercial position of the accounts, including attending regular customer meetings, review meetings, reporting and rolling out commercial training as well as developing bespoke training for the large accounts as required.

Support the transition of new wins, including the education and influence of the operational and procurement teams in managing, mitigating and flowing down risk, managing change on the accounts, supporting change and sharing best practice.

What You'll Do :

Team/Talent Management

• Identify commercial talent and develop potential commercial successors.
• Educate, mentor and manage commercial managers on all areas of the business.
• Develop a commercial team with consistent commercial messages.
• Identify areas of growth and development within the commercial team.
• Promote the capabilities of the commercial team throughout the business.

Negotiate and Agree Contracts – Pre-Contract Activity

• Support the legal and business teams in the timely agreement of contracts to the mutual satisfaction of both parties.
• Fully involved in pursuits, solutioning, expansions, re-tenders and retention strategies.
• Adopt and agree the best negotiation strategy with internal stakeholders including internal or external legal support.
• Leading the commercial negotiations.
• Achieving a signed contract document.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all commercial deals comply with policies, procedures and contracting standards.

Commercial Policy/Procedure Compliance

• Promote compliance with the GWS governance policies and procedures
• Attend Business Reviews, and any other reviews as directed, to promote commercial best practice.
• Provide, maintain and advise on the use of standard documentation and templates.
• Educate and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Check and challenge business processes for compliance.

Educate and advise on commercial best practice

• Develop senior leadership commercial awareness through meetings, presentations, training courses and advice.
• Advise the business on specific contractual obligations.
• Write, develop and run commercial training courses.
• Provide commercial guidance at pursuit stage through the contract lifecycle and demobilisation.
• Present at Business Group, Regional Business and local management meetings
• Stay up-to-date of changes in law and liaise with local in-country counsel to stay abreast of local law changes and changes commercial practises.

Commercial Solutions

• Provide commercial solutions to operational challenges to promote reducing risk and maximising opportunities.
• Analyse the circumstances and articulate the options and potential outcomes available.
• Influence and motivate stakeholders, internal and external, to take the best commercial solution.
• Build key customer contacts to strengthen CBRE’s position in the development of long term customer relationships.
• Consider innovative solutions.
• Take the lead on issues which could lead to high business impact risk or litigation/disputes.

Supplier Engagement

• Promote best commercial practise in the appointment of suppliers / subcontractors.
• Support Sourcing/Supply Chain Solutions with the timely and contractually robust order / sub-contract placement
• Transfer risk by ensuring contractual obligations are back-to-back.
• Support Sourcing/Supply Chain Solutions with the negotiation of Preferred Supplier Agreements and/or Supplier terms
• Ensure supplier selection is appropriate.

What You'll Need :

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of relevant experience, of which 5 years has to be in a similar commercial leadership role
• Sales focused contract negotiation skills
• Comfortable with complex problem solving and providing solutions-based advice and guidance to multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to thrive in a fast paced working environment
• Proven knowledge and experience of contracting including workings of local legal legislation, offer and acceptance, valuations and quantifying, management of subcontractors.
• Knowledge of standard industry contracts JCT, FIDIC (or country equivalent).
• Proven ability to affect sales and profit figures by maximizing profit and minimizing risk.

Location: North East and Central Region

Client: Technology

Are you an accomplished leader with a proven track record in technical services and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a highly experienced APAC Technical Services Director to provide strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of Technical Services delivery for the Client Account across APAC.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the delivery of all technical service lines to meet client requirements and objectives
• Ensure full compliance with local, national, regional, and CBRE standards and legislation
• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to transition vendor spend into CBRE self-perform
• Drive the implementation of CBRE Technical programs and best practices
• Implement technology, standardization, and consistency across the account
• Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the technical services teams

Required Leadership Skills:

• Visionary Leadership: Ability to set a clear vision and inspire teams towards achieving goals
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrate broad knowledge and perspective in supporting regional strategies
• Decision-Making Excellence: Make informed decisions based on experience, judgment, and critical analysis
• Conflict Resolution: Approach conflicts as opportunities and effectively resolve them
• Inspirational Leadership: Maintain a positive outlook and motivate teams in challenging environments
• Courageous Decision-Making: Face difficult truths, set rigorous standards, and make complex decisions
• Business Acumen: Comprehend and analyze complex business documents, respond effectively to sensitive issues, and solve advanced problems
• Effective Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence and persuade stakeholders

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive technical service excellence aligned with the customer's objectives
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to drive best practices and processes within the account
• Continuously improve the quality, cost-effectiveness, and performance of Technical Services delivery
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth and innovation across the Client account in APAC
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective technical service delivery and operating models
• Own and implement best practice processes and procedures, including documentation and standardization
• Implement technology solutions to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency
• Drive outcomes based on data-driven decisions and continuous improvement

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering preferred)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in technical services operations and account management
• Proven track record of successfully leading and optimizing technical service delivery organizations
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive operational excellence
• Strong customer relationship management experience and a customer-centric mindset
• Excellent financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization
• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel across APAC (10%)

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving technical services excellence and have a proven ability to lead and transform organizations, we want to hear from you. Apply now for the APAC Technical Services Director role and join our dynamic team!

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates who meet the requirements of the role will be shortlisted. We appreciate the time and effort you have put into your application, and we thank all applicants for their interest.

About the Role:

As a CBRE Alliance Director, you will assist with the oversight of the department responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with client accounts of strategic significance.

This job is part of the Operations Management job function. They are responsible for coordinating staff functions and operations that support the organization’s goals and strategies.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Implement business strategies to achieve profitable relationships and identify new revenue opportunities.
• Build and maintain effective long-term client relationships and a high level of satisfaction. Formulate, negotiate, and execute contracts utilizing internal expert resources.
• Prepare and submit short and long-range plans and strategies to clients using available marketing programs to reach nominated targets.
• Direct new business efforts with current accounts. Source new business opportunities and engage the field accordingly.
• Conduct regular status and strategy meetings with the client's management to understand needs.
• Evaluate industry and business trends and review and identify performance across the strategic account. Review data for potential impact on new business and operations and respond with business changes. Achieve revenue targets by increasing spend per account.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, the business, and key drivers which impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Identify and solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
• Significantly improves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to set, manage and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple departments results within a function.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Regional Alliance Director. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and driving the alliance between CBRE and our esteemed client in the financial services industry. Based in Singapore, you will oversee the APAC region and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure the success of the alliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Account Strategy and Performance:

• Develop and execute the regional account strategy, aligned with the goals and objectives of both CBRE and the Client.
• Drive overall account performance, including critical operations, procurement, health & safety, and people & culture.
• Foster a strong partnership and collaboration with the client to ensure mutual success.

2. Operational Excellence:

• Ensure operational excellence by maintaining an OPI score of >99% across the APAC region.
• Monitor client satisfaction through regular surveys and aim for a net promoter score of 10.
• Ensure 100% uptime of critical facilities by implementing robust maintenance and contingency plans.

3. Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at both CBRE and the Client.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, addressing any concerns or issues.

Requirements

1. Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in alliance management or key account management, preferably within the real estate or financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing regional or global accounts and driving performance.

2. Strategic Leadership:

• Strong strategic thinking and planning abilities, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute account strategies.
• Proven experience in driving operational excellence and achieving high client satisfaction scores.
• Ability to analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to meet client needs.

3. Relationship Management:

• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to effectively collaborate with key decision-makers.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and manage multiple stakeholders.

4. Operational Excellence:

• Solid understanding of critical operations, procurement, health & safety, and people & culture in the facilities management context.
• Proven experience in ensuring high uptime of critical facilities and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and best practices.

5. Communication and Leadership:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and effectively convey complex information to a variety of audiences. You should be comfortable presenting to senior leadership and facilitating group discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and communicate with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Proven leadership skills, with a track record of leading by example and cultivating a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Proficient in conflict resolution and problem-solving with a strong ability to negotiate and influence positive outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY

• This critical role is a visible and engaged global sector leader, responsible for growing account portfolio through high performing Alliance Directors and durable partnerships with key senior clients. Through these relationships, this leader will fully align to drive strategy, exceed client satisfaction, execute against growth and profitability, achieve scorecard targets, deliver financial performance, and grow best talent across the globe.
• The Sector Director is accountable for understanding clients’ needs, interests, and goals to ensure Alliance Directors deliver a best-in-class client experience while driving value and achieving the growth strategy. This accountability includes increased measured performance across all lines of business on the account and through the expansion of new services lines and solutions enabling both sector and client growth. The primary focus of the role will be Technology, Media and Telco accounts.
• Sector Directors lead talent enablement for their teams including the selection, development and retention of top-tier and dark green Alliance Director talent, who are ultimately accountable to execute against GWS and clients strategic, financial, and operational goals within the Sector.
• The Sector Director will invest measurable time to develop, coach and mentor and therefore position Alliance Directors to be successful, thereby extending their own effectiveness resulting in increased performance with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Sector Directors directly affect the growth of GWS through concentrated engagement and skilled partnerships in the pursuit of new business, contract renewals, service expansions, transition management, talent enablement, and efficient and cost-effective service delivery models. Simultaneously, Sector Directors frequently engage with Sector Presidents, Delivery Excellence teams, Platform leaders, and global practice leaders to know how and when to leverage and broker expertise with client accounts for operational excellence.
• The Sector Director will regularly engage with other Sector Directors, CBRE service lines and global practice areas when an integrated service delivery model is proposed or fully operative. Using business intelligence and data analytics, they will anticipate business disruptions and identify trends to elevate overall account performance.
• Through the utilization of best practices and process optimization, the Director will drive efficiencies and effectiveness in every part of the account management value chain and life cycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement, and monitor short and long-range business plans and budgets to achieve scorecard, revenue, and EBITDA targets, including stretch financial goals.
• Maintain a high and measurable degree of client satisfaction. Ensure Dark Green target plans are in place and improvements made by synergistically working with the Account Alliance Directors.
• Articulate a detailed understanding of client contract scope and areas of growth to target.
• Embrace CBRE’s safety agenda, exhibiting care for the safety of each account employee.
• Successfully partner and engage with Platform and other CBRE global practice areas in the pursuit of operational excellence and account success.
• Support new account startups as well as major transformation and growth initiatives.
• Leverage GWS platform and delivery excellence resources, tools, and solutions to actively support account performance.
• Drive year over year growth using positive leverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local CBRE leadership teams in key markets within the Sector Director’s geographic areas of responsibility.
• Actively builds successful network relationships with key industry and trade associations, vendors, and professional organizations, elevating CBRE positioning for future opportunities, talent pipeline and acquisition targets.

TALENT ENABLEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Lead Sector Alliance Directors, driving accountability for a consistent and stable service delivery, scorecard achievement, client experience, employee engagement and compliance to CBRE standards and requirements.
• Facilitate and deploy a key leadership succession plan, ensuring the talent bench is readied and maintained.
• Enable strategic talent development and talent, emphasizing DE&I candidates for development and promotion, continuously elevating the individual and group capabilities on accounts. Work with all accounts to renew expiring contracts and organically grow scope of services.
• Champion CBRE’s cultural values of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence.
• Review and assess client and AD feedback and create a targeted gap plan with a standard measurement to sustain or improve performance.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) from four-year college or university
• 15 + years of strategic account leadership in a global organization, leading and developing large and successfully performing teams.
• Demonstrated financial fluency.
• Technically savvy and skilled at using software and productivity tools.
• Sr. Leadership presence and organizationally savvy.

JOB SUMMARY

This role will be responsible for oversight and management of service lines provided to a client of CBRE, balancing client priorities in the areas of cost, business and operational risk. This role is crucial in building and maintaining strong client relationships and will participate in expanding the growth of the account.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the single point of contact in region for account operations ensuring total contract compliance. This includes reaching all key performance indicators including quantitative cost savings and qualitative customer service specifications.
• Develops operational service delivery solutions and monitors effectiveness of maintenance efforts for facilities as assigned, ensuring work is completed in accordance with account KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).
• Oversees applicable service lines based on contract structure which can include numerous variations of Facilities, Projects or Transaction Management.
• Coordinate quarterly performance reviews between the client and CBRE based on key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in the executed contract. Optimizes current procedure while developing effective standard operating procedures (SOP) for the account.
• Partners with CBRE service line platforms engaging with subject matter experts to provide a diverse offering of innovative solutions to complex client problems. Involved in developing strategic plans, occupancy strategies and identifying cost efficiency opportunities.
• Evaluates outsource provider "hard services" contracts to ensure best pricing and service level performance.
• Manages account programs aimed to ensure safety and compliance with national, state and local codes and regulations. Examples include fire and life safety, environmental, or industry/client specific third-party compliance standards such as JCAHO, ISO 14001, cGMP, etc.
• Responsible for development and training to all field and management staff in areas of operational and technical requirements on a client account which includes service performance, technology, safety and compliance, cost savings initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department.
• May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.
• Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval.
• Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources.
• Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring,measuring,appraising and rewarding performance and retention.
• Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and/or Technical degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training.

Prior Supervisory Management experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

CPE (Certified Plant Engineer) and/or CPMM (Certified Maintenance Manager) and/or OSHA 501 training, etc. preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to serve as the primary client contact for delivery of facilities management services and manage multiple facilities management functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs facility management staff to deliver service levels within the prescribed budget to the client.

Reviews client's strategic plans and determines appropriate staffing levels to meet expectations.

Reviews capital project and operating budget reports for multiple properties. Creates action plans to improve financial position(s).

Manages negotiations for contract services.

Reviews various facilities management reports. Meets with client management team and appropriate departments to discuss, resolve and discrepancies.

Other duties may be assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages the planning, organization, and controls for a major functional area or department. May be responsible for a mix of direct and matrix reports. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources. Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training. Prior supervisory experience required.


CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Facility Management certification preferred. Driver's license may be required.


COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues. Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.


FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Reviews complex financial/business analysis and reports prepared by subordinates. Ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions. Develops and implements financial policies and procedures. Approves and oversees department budget.


REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet/internet. Ability to use work order system. Working knowledge of architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems. Working knowledge of leases, contracts and related documents.


SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, company policies and business practices to achieve complex results. Responsible for setting project, department and/or division deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause long-term impact to line of business and/or overall company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supporting and creating winning, bespoke proposals that leverage the best of CBRE’s supply chain and category management practice

• Working with the Solutions Teams to review and support response to client RFPs including spend, scope, and SLA information
• Work to understand client objectives and CBRE differentiators within the competitive environment and build out CBRE differentiators.
• Bring forth the most applicable and compelling aspects of GWS Partner Excellence Program
• Collaborate with in country supply chain teams and strategic sourcing to develop a comprehensive supply chain strategy for clients, including sourced categories, category strategies, savings commitments, service improvement ideas, and transition/implementation plan
• Review and positively challenge plans and proposals with operational, sales, transition, and commercial leaders
• Work within CBRE proprietary pricing processes and tools
• Communicate the procurement solution in a compelling manner via written proposal materials, Q&A responses, and presentations
• Champion the Partner Excellence Program and ensure hard landings on all new clients.
• Cross matrix activities will include keeping the licences tracker upto date and also benchmarking for key categories

Developing achievable yet competitive financial and service commitments, and a workable plan to meet them

• As GWS moves through the sales process, incorporate additional information to refine plans
• Work with strategic suppliers and vendor partners to solidify their cost and quality commitments
• Refine and improve the transition plan
• Work to pre-identify required resources; mitigate transition risk

Smoothly transitioning client accounts into a new supply chain, positioning the go-forward operations team for success

• Own inputs of critical steps, timing, and resource requirements into the overall account transition plan
• Participate fully in the transition governance and START process
• Own critical aspects of the transition:
• Supplier on-boarding
• New supply chain set-up and implementation
• Recruiting and hiring account-dedicated sourcing team
• Critical RFPs and decision-making
• Implementation of contract administration technology
• Year 1 Savings Road Map for sourced spend areas
• Day One stabilization and risk mitigation
• Manage platform and variable (consultant) staff brought in to support peak transition workload
• Hand-off to the dedicated team
• Multi-year savings plan
• Identification of risks and opportunities
• Training (as needed)
• Ongoing involvement (as needed) for account success
• Development of tools, templates and training
• Governance of sharepoint and teams

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Must be of College and/or University level. Minimum of 5-10 years of related experience and/or training. Minimum five years experience in procurement/transition of facility management services and supplies.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of database reporting and platform manipulation. Familiarity with use of contracts management tools and platforms.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

Job Summary

The Associate Commercial Director reports to the Head of Commercial, APAC Enterprise Accounts. Responsible for managing aspects of the pricing and risk function including but not limited to pricing of single and multidisciplinary outsourcing deals across the APAC region, providing commercial rigour and governance, business partnering with sales and other relevant stakeholders and undertaking special projects.

Key Responsibilities and duties:

• Participates in pursuits, solutioning, expansions, re-tenders and retention strategies working with Ops teams and client solutions to improve structure, commercial review and timelines of submissions

• Provide and own the governance requirements around commercial functions within our business, engaging with the appropriate stakeholders and obtaining the appropriate approvals to proceed

• Ability to identify commercial and operational risks, highlight the risks and propose mitigating strategies

• New accounts within APAC typically involve people transfers, the reengineering of the management staff and supply chain, achievement of overall savings profiles. They may form part of a larger global engagement.

• Developing and implementing new pricing techniques and providing valuable insights/metrics into a deal

• Provide commercial solutions to operational challenges to promote risk mitigation and opportunity maximization

• Work with Ops teams and Sales and Client Solutions (SCS) to improve structure, governance and commercial review and timeliness of RFP submissions

• Review client contracts and ensure they align with commercial guardrails

• Advise the business on contractual obligations and commercial interpretation of clauses, KPIs, SLAs.

• Joint responsibility, with SCS, for the preparation and presentation of the Commercial Deal Review to the relevant Pricing Committees

• Assist in the effective mobilisation of deals by ensuring full translation of pricing into contractual terms and ensuring that a commercial handover is completed in sufficient detail to ensure the deal operates in accordance with the commercial terms

• Monitoring account performances post "go-live"

• Work closely with our business lines to develop commercial solutions that benefit our clients and provide the financial outcomes required for the business

• Regular liaison with key stakeholders, including targeted presentations.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• CA/CPA/CIMA or MBA (graduate degree) preferred

• Ability to develop commercial solutions that are mutually beneficial to both our clients and our business.

• Ability to effectively interact internally with key stakeholders, team members and the client and respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.

• Ability to accurately explain/report activity in verbal and written communications.

• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.

• Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with business partners, key employees, top management, and client groups on various projects. Fosters an environment of team-building and an open-door policy.

• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. This position conducts complex financial/business analysis, including the preparation of complex reports. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily

• Excellent interpersonal and consensus management skills with ability to persuade and influence others

• Strong computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, PowerBI, PowerQuery etc.). Broad experience with other software and financial systems is desired, particularly those platforms being sold to clients. Knowledge of real estate service industry and terminology is helpful. Ability to plan and manage multiple projects and work streams. Strong work ethic and adaptable. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills and professional appearance/demeanour

• Innovative, analytical and problem-solving qualities, with ability to multi-task in a high paced environment

• Operational experience of driving commercial success

• Corporate Real Estate experience is not a pre-requisite for the role but preferable