Pursuit and Proposal Strategist

EY; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Pursuit and Proposal Strategist to provide strategic assessment for new business opportunities. You will drive the proposal management process, collaborating with various teams nationwide. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional writing skills, at least 7-10 years of related experience, and a strong understanding of project management. This role offers competitive pay within a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Generous time off policy

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Volunteering opportunities through EY Ripples

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years relevant proposal/pursuit experience with large, complex consulting deals.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously.
• Professional competency in English; bilingualism in French considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic communications process on significant pursuits.
• Research, write, and edit proposal content.
• Coordinate information from contributors for proposals.
• Provide oral presentation coaching.

Skills

Exceptional writing and editing skills

Strong business acumen

Project management skills

Detail-oriented

Effective interaction with all levels

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Language, Communications, Marketing or Business

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Cloud-based technology

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to join the Canada Strategic Pursuits and Proposals 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/pursuit management process, building and executing on pursuit/proposal strategies, 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 Pursuit/Proposal Strategists across Canada, and an international team of Pursuit Coordinators.

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/proposal 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
• Under the guidance of the Canada Strategic Pursuit Leader, provide mentorship and guide a team of Pursuit and Proposal Strategists while participating in the leadership of the larger team

What We Look For

• 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
• Direct or indirect experience managing a team of people
• Bachelor’s degree required (major in Language, Communications, Marketing or Business); graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years relevant proposal/pursuit experience with large, complex consulting deals
• People management / team leadership experience
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role. Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.

Ideally, you’ll also

• Be experienced in professional services (e.g., accounting, management consulting, legal, architectural, engineering) proposal development

What We Offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing.

We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm‑wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them.

We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm.

Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-reponsibility/equity

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $92,300 to $153,800. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

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