Associate Director, Portfolio Administration Proposal Manager

Job Title
Associate Director, Portfolio Administration Proposal Manager
Job Description Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
• Provide business development support for Cushman & Wakefield's Global Portfolio Administration platform, specifically supporting the platform Leadership Team. Tasks and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Job Description
Essential functions and responsibilities

• Manage and support the tracking and reporting of business opportunities (pursuits)
• Prepare, design, and create PowerPoint and Indesign presentations and other marketing related materials, such as case studies and employee biographies
• Act as administrator and perform updates to Portfolio Administration database / tracking system maintain supporting data as needed
• Manage weekly / monthly calls on current pursuits for Portfolio Administration platform leadership
• Manage platform statistics on an ongoing basis and in accordance with approved company standards
• Manage the platform's business development materials and update materials as required: proposal templates, baseline proposal language, presentation templates, case studies, employee biographies, etc. (materials in a variety of formats and may be maintained in multiple systems)
• Ensure business development materials follow the company's branding guidelines
• Engage the appropriate Portfolio Administration leaders and other subject matter experts in order to prepare service solutions and proposals
• Review of Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and other formal pursuits
• Participate in RFI/RFP review and solutioning calls
• Collaborate with Global Occupier Services' sales teams, business development teams, and other subject matter experts to create and deliver multi-service-line proposals and presentations
• Provide accurate and customized responses to questions contained in RFIs/RFPs
• Review/edit proposals and various marketing materials created by others to ensure clarity and accuracy
• Oversee associates/managers and operations on a day-to-day basis ensuring work is completed and deadlines are met
• Provide direction, coaching, and career development to assigned staff
• Provide new team integration and recruiting support including the interviewing and onboarding process
• Develop training and ensure all training and continuing education needs are met for each associate
• Create and maintain trust and strong relationships with team members, leadership, and clients
• Provide regular feedback to leadership regarding issues, challenges, and areas for additional focus
• Demonstrate initiative and reflect a sense of urgency in daily duties by meeting or improving upon deadlines

Key Competencies
Customer Service Skills Graphic Design Capabilities Communication Proficiency (oral and written) Strong Technical Writing Skills Organization Skills Time and Project Management Skills Analytical Skills Technical Proficiency Research Skills Detail Oriented Interpersonal Skills Sense of Urgency
education

• Bachelor's Degree preferred in any field; business, finance/real estate, accounting ideal

additional eligibility qualifications

• Ability to understand, interpret, and abstract complex real estate lease terminology
• Working knowledge of financial terms
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), as well as Microsoft SharePoint and Teams applications
• Experience serving clients in a Portfolio Administration capacity, preferably at the Senior Manager level or higher

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.
aap/eeo statement
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
other duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
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