Summary
JLL is hiring for industrial transactions roles at director, senior manager, manager and analyst levels across its UAE and Saudi Arabia teams. The work includes industrial leasing and investment or sales transactions, client advisory, business development, market research and client presentations. Experience requirements range from 1–2 years for the analyst role to 10+ years for the director role, with relevant real estate, business or related education requested. Roles are listed in Dubai or Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Riyadh or Jeddah in Saudi Arabia; compensation is described as competitive, with performance-based incentives and benefits.
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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
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