Strategic Pursuits Assistant Manager

EY Studio+ Nederland; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a strategic pursuit specialist to support business development initiatives. The role focuses on managing the pursuit process, developing proposals, and collaborating with senior teams. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years in business development, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A supportive and agile company culture is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience in business development, marketing or project management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Solution-oriented with the ability to make sound recommendations and decisions.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and able to work on one's own initiative with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of the pursuit process including timelines and communications.
• Assess competitive landscape and develop a differentiated win strategy.
• Develop relationship maps and tactics for client processes.
• Consult with leadership to implement pursuit materials.
• Collaborate to define and articulate a compelling client offer.
• Provide ongoing proposal strategy and support for presentations.
• Develop client-facing written deliverables.
• Build relationships with pursuit teams.
• Manage multiple proposals/priorities simultaneously.

Skills

Business development experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Detail-oriented

Solution-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

A prominent consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a strategic pursuit specialist to support business development initiatives. The role focuses on managing the pursuit process, developing proposals, and collaborating with senior teams. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years in business development, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A supportive and agile company culture is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.