Industrial Transaction Director
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Industrial transactions - director / senior manager / manager / analyst
UAE & Saudi Arabia
JLL's Industrial & Logistics platform is expanding across the Middle East. We're hiring professionals at multiple levels for our UAE and Saudi Arabia teams.
Open positions
Saudi Arabia
Director, Industrial Transactions | 10+ Years
Senior Manager, Industrial Transactions | 8-10 Years
United Arab Emirates
Industrial Transactions Manager | 3-5 Years
Industrial Transactions Analyst | 1-2 Years
Director, Industrial Transactions - KSA
Location: Riyadh or Jeddah | Experience: 10+ Years
Responsibilities
Lead JLL's industrial transactions business across KSA
Provide strategic advisory to institutional investors, developers, and corporate clients
Oversee advisory/options reports and reporting to senior clients and stakeholders
Drive new business development and major client acquisition
Lead complex industrial leasing and investment transactions
Build, manage, and mentor high-performing team
Collaborate across departments regionally and internationally
Build relationships with key stakeholders and promote JLL cross-selling
Represent JLL as thought leader through presentations and publications
Contribute to sales/marketing materials (white papers, interviews, podcasts)
Profile
Degree in real estate, business, or related field; advanced degree or professional qualifications preferred
10+ years in industrial/logistics real estate across MENA
Proven business development and client relationship track record
Strong knowledge of KSA or UAE industrial/logistics markets
Excellent English skills; Arabic highly desirable
Strong negotiation and deal-making ability for complex transactions
Excellent communication/presentation skills including C-level engagement
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
Senior Manager, Industrial Transactions - KSA
Location: Riyadh or Jeddah | Experience: 8-10 Years
Responsibilities
Lead industrial leasing and investment sales across Saudi Arabia
Manage institutional and corporate client relationships
Provide strategic advisory on site selection, lease structuring, and dispositions
Oversee advisory/options reports and reporting to senior clients and stakeholders
Drive new business development and major client acquisition
Prepare and deliver client presentations
Manage and mentor junior team members
Maintain comprehensive KSA market knowledge
Collaborate across departments regionally and internationally
Build relationships with key stakeholders and promote JLL cross-selling
Contribute to sales/marketing materials (white papers, interviews, podcasts)
Profile
Degree in real estate, business, or related field; advanced degree or professional qualifications preferred
8-10 years in industrial/logistics real estate across MENA
Proven business development and client relationship track record
Strong knowledge of KSA industrial/logistics markets
Excellent English skills; Arabic highly desirable
Strong negotiation and deal-making ability for complex transactions
Excellent communication/presentation skills including C-level engagement
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
Industrial Transactions Manager - UAE
Location: Dubai or Abu Dhabi | Experience: 3-5 Years
Responsibilities
Lead industrial leasing and sales/purchase transactions for end-users and owners
Manage client relationships and provide strategic advisory
Conduct client meetings, viewings, and negotiations
Utilize JLL platform tools and real estate online listing platforms
Maintain in-house databases and log live tenant requirements
Drive new business development through client targeting and presentations
Contribute to revenue generation
Collaborate across departments regionally and internationally
Represent JLL at client presentations and market events per JLL protocols
Profile
Degree in real estate, business, or related field
3-5 years in industrial/logistics real estate in UAE or MENA
Strong UAE market knowledge (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)
Excellent negotiation and communication skills in English
Arabic proficiency highly desirable
Client-focused with entrepreneurial drive
Industrial Transactions Analyst - UAE
Location: Dubai or Abu Dhabi | Experience: 1-2 Years
Responsibilities
Support industrial leasing and sales transactions
Prepare marketing materials, brochures, and presentations
Coordinate viewings and attend client meetings
Conduct market research on properties, rates, and trends
Maintain databases with property and tenant information
Support client communications and business development
Utilize JLL platforms and listing tools
Profile
Degree in real estate, business, or related field
1-2 years in real estate or related field
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills in English
Arabic highly desirable
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Highly motivated and eager to learn
What we offer
Access to JLL's global training platform with clear career progression
Mentorship from senior leaders and integration into international network
Entrepreneurial culture with flat hierarchies
Modern, collaborative work environment
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
Professional development support
Location:
– Dubai, ARE, Riyadh, SAU
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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