Senior Pursuit and Proposal Strategist

EY; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Pursuit and Proposal Strategist to support the Canada Strategic Pursuits team. This role involves managing proposal processes, collaborating with various teams, and providing strategic input to win new business. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, project management experience, and a background in proposal development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Medical and dental coverage

Pension plans

Generous vacation policies

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 7-10 years relevant proposal experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic communications for large pursuits.
• Research, write, and edit proposal content.
• Facilitate meetings with bid response team members.

Skills

Writing

Project Management

Business Acumen

People Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

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

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud Technologies

Job description

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. We’re counting on your voice and perspective to help EY improve. Join us to create 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 will provide strategic and tactical support to help win new business, participate in proposal management, and co-author content for proposals and presentations. You will collaborate with Client Executives, client service professionals, designers, Pursuits Strategists across Canada, and an international team of Pursuit Coordinators.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Manage the strategic communications process on the firm’s largest pursuits
2. Research, write, and edit proposal content
3. Drive the pursuit process, coordinate information, and follow up on actions
4. Facilitate meetings with bid response team members
5. Monitor pursuit activities for deadlines and quality standards
6. Manage multiple proposals simultaneously
7. Review final pursuit collateral for quality and brand standards
8. Serve as liaison between the proposal team and support functions
9. Provide oral presentation coaching
10. Build relationships within the Markets Organization
11. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
12. Mentor Pursuit Strategists and share best practices
13. Guide a team of Pursuit and Proposal Strategists under the Canada Strategic Pursuit Leader

Skills And Attributes For Success

1. Exceptional writing and editing skills
2. Strong business acumen
3. Organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven
4. Strong project management skills
5. Effective interaction across all organizational levels
6. People leadership skills
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud technologies
8. Experience managing a team

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Language, Communications, Marketing, or Business; graduate degree preferred
2. 7-10 years relevant proposal experience
3. People management or team leadership experience
4. Proficiency in English (various offices across Canada)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional services proposal development

What We Offer

Our Total Rewards package supports a high-performance, inclusive culture with competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities. It includes bonuses, medical and dental coverage, pension plans, generous vacation policies, paid days off, and programs supporting well-being. We also offer coaching, skill development, and flexible work arrangements.

In British Columbia, the salary range is $92,300 to $153,800, influenced by education, experience, skills, and location.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

We value diversity and foster an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated. We are committed to equity, combating systemic racism, promoting gender equity, supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, neuroinclusion, accessibility, and Indigenous reconciliation. Our diverse team helps us build a better working world.

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