Business Unit Leader - BeLux Job ID 242535 Posted 21-Nov-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Facilities Management Location(s) Brussels - Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest - Belgium Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving growth and delivering exceptional results? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment? At CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS), we’re not just a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management; we’re pioneers in delivering locally led solutions that set the standard for operational excellence! Our GWS Local business caters to a diverse range of clients, offering unparalleled expertise and client care that truly makes a difference. **About the role:** As a Business Unit Leader, you will be at the forefront of our success, leading the day-to-day operations and driving strategic growth for the business unit. Reporting into the Divisional Managing Director, based in Ireland, you will have full empowerment to run and lead the business success as your own. **What you will do:** + Lead growth by expanding the customer base and market share in facilities management industry. + Oversee business unit operations, financials, compliance, and service delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction. + Lead and motivate a high-performing team, focusing on improvement, collaboration and talent succession. + Build authentic client relationships to meet and exceed their needs. + Promote a culture of quality and safety across all activities. + Create business plans aligned with market trends; manage tender bids, sales pipelines, and growth opportunities. + Monitor and enhance processes for quality and safety. + Achieve financial targets for revenue, profit, and working capital. + Formulates business and sales plans in response to anticipated economic, technological and market trends. + Continually focuses on developing the business through building customer relationships and ensuring that resources are prepared to manage this growth i.e. a robust but realistic succession plan is in place. + Identifies tracks and influences key KPI and financial performance metrics to deliver required performance levels. **What we need:** + Leadership experience managing a P&L and sustainable growth with proven track record of client retention, development and performance in our industry. + Experience in a face paced environment (start-up) or have run your own business in the facilities management/maintenance industry (or similar). + Customer led experience and the skills to build authentic relationships. + Leading a team to be fully accountable for their goals, KPIs and performance. + Extensive experience in mobilising new hard services management contracts through to implementation. **What We Offer:** + The opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing business unit within a global industry leader. + A collaborative and supportive work environment with the tools and resources available to use. + Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. + The chance to make a real impact on the success of CBRE and our clients. + Reporting to the Divisional Managing Director, this role is accountable to a peer group, CBRE executive, and governance bodies. **Why CBRE** When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential. **Our Values in Hiring:** At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.  CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)