Business Unit Lead at CBRE Excellerate

What will you bring:

Inherent requirements for the position:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience as Regional or Account Lead.
• Minimum qualifications (Diploma, Degree and or certification) in technical, administrative, or commercial fields of study. (Degree in facilities or property studies is advantageous).
• Full understanding of commercial and financial business principles. (P&L, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, GM, GL, EBITDA)
• People Manager with a proven track record of managing successful and profitable accounts/portfolios (across variety of market sectors, industries and countries (non-negotiable).
• ME Technical understanding is a requirement.
• Member of the GBCSA or SAFMA would be advantageous or in the process of obtaining membership.

Additional demonstrable requirements:

• Business Writing Skills – emails and reports
• Financial / Numeracy Skills – Full understanding of financial principles
• Quality/standards awareness and implementation – as per contractual requirements
• Knowledge of Contract management – SLA’s/KPI’s, Compliance
• Above average Computer Literacy – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• People Management – HR principles, performance management Leadership - coaching and mentoring skills.
• Presentation Skills
• Problem solving
• Negotiation
• Conflict resolution
• Analysis of data trends
• Innovative
• Ability to interpret Maintenance plans, condition assessment of structures and fixed assets

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge of Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFM)
• Commercial Acumen (non-negotiable)
• Workable technical knowledge
• Project Management Principles
• Sales and growth targets
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Administration principles and reporting
• Workable knowledge of statutory requirements
• Knowledge of cost budgeting and control CMMS and CFMS

Competencies required:

• Team Leadership, Change Management, Customer & Quality focus, Problem solving and decision making, Financial & Business Acumen, Communication, Innovation and Analytical Thinking (on higher level)
• Demonstrate "Can do attitude"
• Must be able to adapt approach according to operating Market example Finance, Banking, Technology or Industrial.
• Ability to chair a disciplinary enquiry