Employment: Full Time
As a large, sophisticated professional services organization, everything we do comes down to having the right people with the right skills in the right place. As an experienced Manager within the Deals Activation team, you’ll support us in making this happen
The opportunity
The Pursuit Strategist partners with Account Teams to support Regional strategic, high-value pursuits. They engage at multiple stages during the pursuit process and are responsible for developing a tailored communications strategy to articulate a compelling ‘Why EY’ proposition in all pursuit collateral. The Senior PS and PS is responsible for the tactical management of all pursuit work-streams including the touchpoint campaign, draft value proposition, proposal development, facilitation of pursuit readiness sessions and orals preparation. Additionally, the PS is required to identify, develop and implement innovative approaches to pursuit management and drive adoption of these across the region.
Your key responsibilities
• Partner with Account Teams to provide a full-service pursuit management model for Regional strategic, high-end opportunities
• Serve as a facilitator/key contributor in pursuit strategy sessions, manages output and drives actions
• Manage a repository of Regional, Market Segment or Service Line client-facing collateral as appropriate
• Develop strategic messaging and lead conceptualization of all client-facing pursuit collateral
• Manage and leads the development of opportunity value propositions
• Ultimately responsible for quality control of all client-facing materials during the pursuit
• Act as the knowledge steward for the pursuit
• Lead post pursuit analysis and review; makes recommendations for process improvement
• Maintain relationships with other Deal Activation teams and key interdependency groups across the organization
• Participate in relevant internal and external networks
Skills and attributes for success
• Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management
• Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to influence without authority, lead and coach others
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
What we look for
We are looking for people who can combine, great listening skills, collaboration, influencing and commercial acumen. Being able thrive in an ever changing, diverse, multi-cultural environment where we expect exceptional quality and show passion for your work will set you up for success.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.
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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region
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