At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to join the Canada Strategic Pursuits team. As a Senior Pursuit and Proposal Strategist, you provide strategic and tactical support to help win new business. You actively participate in the proposal management process and co-author content for proposals, oral presentations, and other pursuit collateral. In the role, you will work with Client Executives, client service professionals, designers, other Pursuits Strategists across Canada, and an international team of Pursuit Coordinators.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong business acumen
• Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
• Strong project management skills, the ability to establish priorities, set and manage schedules, and coordinate multiple projects at one time
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong business understanding and developed people leading skills
• Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based technology

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the strategic communications process on the firm’s largest and strategically significant pursuits
• Research, write and edit standard and customized proposal content
• Actively drive the pursuit as part of the proposal management process which includes the coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
• Contribute and/or facilitate meetings with bid response team members
• Monitor the progress of all pursuit activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Manage multiple proposals/priorities simultaneously
• Review final pursuit collateral for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards
• Serve as a liaison between the proposal response team and other support functions
• Provide oral presentation coaching
• Build and leverage relationships within the Markets Organization across the country
• Contribute to team, firm and Market Organization initiatives as part of continuous improvement objectives
• Provide mentorship to Pursuit Strategists and share leading practices with pursuit teams

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree required (major in Language, Communications, Marketing or Business); graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years relevant proposal experience
• People management / team leadership experience
• This position is available to candidates in various EY offices across Canada. Please note that due to the national scope of the role, proficiency in English is required