The Sport & Entertainment Team (SCON) provides strategic advisory services such as Highest and Best Use Studies, Market and Financial Feasibility Studies, Concept Development and Master Planning Input, Operator Search & Selection Engagements and Operational Assessments.
What this job involves
Conduct secondary and primary research.
Source and update secondary data and maintain/update internal databases.
Assist and complete sections in terms report writing, financial analysis, and proposal documents.
Understand Middle East & Africa market dynamics and the drivers of sport & entertainment sector
Keep abreast of key trends/developments in the global sport & entertainment sector.
Contribute to business development where possible and attend networking events.
Contribute and provide input in weekly reporting status of enquiries, leads, proposals and projects in progress.
Develop and implement recommendations, insights, storylines, and structures.
Prepare, supervise and co-ordinate the development of high-quality deliverables
Take accountability for ensuring that the highest quality deliverables are provided to JLL management and/or clients.
Liaise with peers and other JLL departments to coordinate inputs for reports.
Provide cross selling opportunities into local and international JLL teams.
Communicate with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure the delivery of tasks are managed in an efficient and professional manner.
Be pro-active in raising issues to JLL management and when required address these accordingly.
Ensure highest quality standards in accordance with JLL standard.
Ensure that you build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality, and trust with prospective and existing clients.
Be always professional.
Prepare documents and presentations, as requested.
Interested? An ideal candidate would need to have the following qualifications
Desired experience and technical skills
Relevant bachelor’s degree from a reputable university in leisure, sport, tourism, hospitality or entertainment or combination
Master's degree in business, finance, investment, or a related field (leisure, tourism, hospitality) preferred
The candidate should be passionate about the sector with 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Arabic speaker is preferred
Candidates with experience in real estate development, hospitality advisory, leisure and sport operation or hotel operations are preferred.
Candidates are expected to have functional knowledge of the regional and global sport & entertainment market.
Good verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Clear and logical thinker with well-developed report writing skills.
Able to sit in front of the computer for long hours at a time
Strong analytical skills and ability to work well with Excel and financial models.
Understanding of P&L, Financial Projections & Development.
Skilled to develop feasibility studies with complete understanding of how to develop ROI, IRR, NPV, Payback etc.
Skills to Analyse Monthly, Yearly P&Ls and convert it into Report.
Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.
Be able to write reports based on financial analysis outcomes.
Must be able to understand and review Operator Management Agreements.
Exceptional customer service with a client focus
Flexible to travel to meet clients as required.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
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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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