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SVP Portfolio Strategy & Advisory, Occupier Services

Colliers · Springfield, IL · 3 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$200k–$235k/yrFull-time

Client Leadership & Revenue Generation

  • Lead BD efforts with prospective and existing brokerage clients, partnering closely with brokers and solutions leaders to originate and win / expand new business.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to occupier brokers and clients, leading strategic discussions on portfolio optimization, location strategy, and workplace transformation.
  • Translate complex client challenges into clear, actionable, and financially defensible recommendations.
  • Drive revenue growth by deepening client relationships, expanding service offerings, and supporting high-value pursuits.

Portfolio Strategy, Optimization & Thought Leadership

  • Lead broker-led multi-market portfolio assessments, including consolidation, expansion, and optimization studies across national or global portfolios.
  • Serve as a recognized thought leader in commercial real estate portfolio optimization, location strategy, site selection, and planning.
  • Provide oversight for metro-market strategy consulting, ensuring consistency, rigor, and alignment with client objectives across regions.
  • Develop and implement innovative methodologies, frameworks, and analytical tools to differentiate the firm’s portfolio strategy offerings.

CRE Organizational Design & Development

  • Advise clients on corporate real estate organizational design, including portfolio governance, team structure, and operational processes to maximize efficiency and strategic impact.
  • Guide clients in aligning their real estate organization with broader business objectives and portfolio goals.

Analytics, KPIs & Business Case Leadership

  • Lead business analytics, KPI development, and performance measurement initiatives to inform strategic portfolio decisions.
  • Develop best-in-class business cases, including scenario analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, financial modeling, and market analysis.
  • Ensure all client recommendations are quantifiable, defensible, and tied to measurable outcomes.

Financial & Market Analysis

  • Conduct detailed financial, operational, and market assessments to support portfolio decisions, site selection, and strategic planning.
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable insights for executive-level clients.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

  • Manage and mentor portfolio strategy consultants and/or analysts.
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration with consulting, brokerage, and other practice teams to ensure integrated solutions.
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation within the portfolio strategy practice.

Professionalism & Workplace Effectiveness

  • Demonstrate resilience under pressure, handling job stress effectively while interacting professionally with clients and colleagues.
  • Act with honesty, integrity, and composure in all interactions, both internally and externally.

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