EY Pursuit Strategist 

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne 

652703918

As our Pursuit Strategist you’ll support key must win and retain opportunities for the firm. Working alongside Strategic Pursuit Leaders, PSs support with the operational execution of pursuit activities including project and proposal management.

Reporting to the Pursuit Strategist Team Leader, the Pursuits Strategist:

• Focuses on pursuits for major opportunities, project managing the pursuit process and contributing to successful outcomes
• Manages client deliverables across the pursuit cycle
• Produces and delivers high-quality proposals which meet the client’s expectations and adhere to EY best practice and branding guidelines
• Transfers skills, knowledge and processes to Service Line / engagement teams

Your key responsibilities

• Execute best practices to ensure an efficient pursuit process, collaborating with the Strategic Pursuit Leader to define roles and responsibilities within pursuit teams, help communicate timelines for proposals, manage pursuit campaigns, and monitor progress, reporting to key stakeholders.
• Foster teamwork, hold members accountable for contributions, and coordinate with design and production teams to create client-centric documents.
• Develop strong relationships with internal teams to produce on-brand, budget-compliant materials and support oral presentation preparations, creation and communication of compelling value propositions, translating them into clear messaging for proposals and collateral.
• Share pursuit skills and knowledge, maintain the Pursuits and Proposals Zone, and participate in learning programs to enhance team capabilities.
• Act as a document reviewer, share insights, and mentor new Pursuit Strategists to foster a collaborative environment.

Skills and attributes for success

• 4+ years’ experience in a sales or marketing environment which must include considerable bid management / coordination experience
• Experience in professional services favourable
• Must have a strong personal presence and the ability to influence without authority

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Well-developed creative skills and the ability to express them in writing and verbally
• Strong writing skills with the ability to write interesting, persuasive, clear and accurate messages
• A strong sense of urgency and flexibility
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain control, show determination and persistence

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

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