UK FSO Deal Activation Pursuit Strategist - Assistant Director - Permanent - London
UK FSO Deal Activation Pursuit Strategist - Assistant Director - Permanent - London
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Job Description
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UK FSO Deal Activation Pursuit Strategist Assistant Director
The opportunity
The Pursuit Strategist (PS) partners with account teams to support regional strategic high-value pursuits driven out of the UK. 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 PS is responsible for the tactical management of all pursuit work-streams including the communication 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 UK including the use of AI to support the pursuit process.
Your key responsibilities
Strategic Pursuit and Opportunity Management
- Partners with account teams to provide a full-service pursuit management model for UK based strategic high-end opportunities
- Serves as a facilitator/key contributor in pursuit strategy sessions manages output and drives actions
- Manages a repository of UK Market Segment or Service Line client-facing collateral as appropriate
Strategic Client Internal and External Communications
- Develops strategic messaging and lead conceptualisation of all client-facing pursuit collateral
- Manages and leads the development of opportunity value propositions
- Ultimately responsible for quality control of all client-facing materials during the pursuit
- Acts as the knowledge steward for the pursuit
Administration and Reporting
- Leads post pursuit analysis and review; makes recommendations for process improvement
- Maintains relationships with other Deal Activation teams and key interdependency groups across the organisation
- Participates in relevant internal and external networks
Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities
- Champions best-practice pursuit management tools and processes
- Solution-oriented and makes sound decisions quickly given tight timeframes
- Demonstrates versatility in a constantly evolving environment with a wide variety of social styles
- Influences / challenges the account team to optimise the chances of winning
Supervision Responsibilities
- Works with considerable autonomy while often managing the work of others
- Contributes to the team connectivity between the UK and local country PS within EMEIA
- Provides coaching and mentoring to others; may serve as a Counsellor to other PS in the UK and mentor to those in the EMEIA region
- Supports the onboarding and training of new hires in the UK and EMEIA region
- Develops and coaches BD and client servers through teaming on pursuits and facilitated training
- Oversees the work of the pursuit support team including any third-party resources (e.g. Pursuit Coordinator external translation services etc.)
Other Requirements
- As the job involves responding to client needs and varying time zones we would expect flexibility to accommodate these.
- Two days a week in the office (Canary Wharf)
- Moderate to frequent travel may be required
Skills and attributes for success
- Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management
- Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
To qualify for the role you must have
- Pursuit Management experience
- Experience in developing external marketing communications (necessary for Senior PS / advantageous for entry-level PS)
- Experience working in a cross-border multi-cultural environment (necessary for Senior PS / advantageous for entry-level PS)
Ideally youll also have
- 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
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package where youll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs covering holidays health and well-being insurance savings and a wide range of discounts offers and promotions. Plus we offer:
- Continuous learning:Youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you:Well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
- Transformative leadership:Well give you the insights coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture:Youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Please note
Prior to finalising your application you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters!
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above please contact us as soon as possible.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
