Senior Associate - Proposal Manager for Assurance (German & English)

PwC; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Switzerland seeks a proposal professional to lead end-to-end pursuit processes for Audit and Assurance engagements. You will craft compelling German and English content across proposals, decks, and scripts, and collaborate with audit teams, coaches and designers to deliver client-centric value propositions.

With 2–4 years of experience in proposal management, you will shape materials, leverage AI tools, and contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic, hybrid Swiss environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in proposal management or bid management within services
• Fluency in German and English, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management with ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
• Client-centric, collaborative mindset with ability to engage senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail and quality orientation
• Solid PowerPoint skills and interest in digital tools and AI-enabled workflows (Copilot/ChatGPT)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal and pursuit processes for Audit and Assurance engagements
• Shape client-focused content in German and English (proposals, decks, scripts)
• Collaborate with audit teams, subject matter experts, and designers to translate offerings into clear value propositions
• Apply AI-enabled tools to increase efficiency and enhance client experience
• Research clients, industries and market trends to tailor proposals and differentiate PwC
• Review and refine proposal materials to ensure accuracy and alignment with brand guidelines
• Share best practices and contribute to continuous improvement across pursuits

Skills

Proposal management

Bid management

German language

English language

Project management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

PowerPoint

AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in business or related field

Tools

Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in brand management, marketing and sales focus on collaboration to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives. These individuals focus on driving revenue growth, promoting the Firm's services, enhancing brand visibility, and capturing new business opportunities. They utilise market research, digital marketing, creative campaigns, and effective sales strategies to engage clients, enhance the firm's brand and market presence, and achieve organisational targets.

Those in proposal strategy at PwC will effectively communicate ideas, solutions and value propositions in a written format to potential clients or stakeholders. Working in this area, you will support the largest, most strategic opportunities at current or prospective clients by providing end-to-end professional pursuit coaching, pursuit and BXT (Business, Experience, Technology) sales methodology, professional pursuit coaching, bid management, bid evaluation and copy-editing support and advice.

Join the Assurance Activation Hub within Internal Firm Services (IFS) at PwC Switzerland. The team supports the Audit business by creating high-quality proposals and client materials, blending communication, sales, audit, and design to craft compelling client stories. Collaboration with Assurance teams, Partners, and global functions drives impact in a dynamic, inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation. We offer flexible working hours with a hybrid model. A minimum of 2 days per week in a Swiss PwC office is required, ideally in the Bern/Zurich area, depending on projects and plans.

Zürich, bern

Your Impact

• Lead end to end proposal and pursuit processes for Audit and Assurance engagements, from planning to final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency and timely execution across multiple stakeholders


• Shape compelling, client focused content in German and English, including written proposals, presentation decks, video or demo scripts and other pursuit related materials


• Enable effective collaboration with audit teams, subject matter experts, sales coaches, transformation specialists and designers to translate complex offerings into clear value propositions


• Apply a tech savvy and innovative mindset by leveraging AI tools and digital solutions to increase efficiency and enhance the client experience


• Research clients, industries and market trends to tailor proposals and differentiate PwC in a competitive landscape


• Review and refine proposal materials to ensure accuracy, impact and alignment with PwC policies and brand guidelines


• Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices, constructively challenging existing approaches and introducing new ideas across pursuits

Your Skill Set

• 2-4 years of experience in proposal management, bid management or proposal writing, ideally within the services industry; experience in business development, account management, project management or marketing can also be leveraged


• Full professional proficiency in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of French or Italian is an advantage


• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple deadlines and take ownership in dynamic environments


• Client centric mindset combined with curiosity to understand internal and external stakeholder needs and translate them into impactful solutions


• High attention to detail and a strong quality orientation


• Collaborative and open minded working style, with confidence to engage and constructively challenge senior stakeholders


• Solid PowerPoint skills and a strong interest in digital tools and AI enabled ways of working, including systematic use of Copilot and ChatGPT equivalent solutions

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback


• Accepting Feedback


• Active Listening


• AI Fluency


• AI-Human Collaboration


• Analytical Thinking


• Bid Proposals


• Communication


• Content Editing


• Creative Design


• Creativity


• Customer Value Proposition (CVP)


• Data-Driven Insights


• Data Storytelling


• Digital Tooling


• Embracing Change


• Emotional Regulation


• Empathy


• Employee Value Proposition


• Inclusion


• Intellectual Curiosity


• Learning Agility


• National Sales Training


• Negotiation Coaching


• Negotiation Styles {+ 13 more}

Travel Requirements

• Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

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