Proposal Strategist

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated confident individual to join the Canada Strategic Proposal team. As a Proposal Strategist you provide strategic and tactical support to help win new business for our practice across all services and sectors. Youll actively participate in the proposal management and strategy while co-authoring content for proposals oral presentations and other pursuit the role you will work with Client Executives client service professionals designers other Proposal Strategists across Canada as well as an international team of Proposal Coordinators.

Your key responsibilities:

• Drive the strategic communications process on large complex and strategically significant proposals
• Research write and edit standard and customized proposal content
• Contribute and/or facilitate meetings with bid response team members
• Coach and develop collateral for oral presentations
• Facilitate win strategy sessions
• Project manage the process which includes the coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
• Monitor the progress of all proposal activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Share leading practices with proposal teams
• Review final proposal collateral for quality format and content for adherence to the firms brand standards
• Serve as a liaison between the proposal response team and other support functions
• Build and leverage relationships within the Markets Organization across the country
• Manage multiple proposals and priorities simultaneously
  

Ideally youll also:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong business acumen
• Organized detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
• Strong project management skills the ability to establish priorities set and manage schedules and coordinate multiple projects at one time
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Highly developed computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and cloud-based technology
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of proposal management and development for professional services
• Experience in professional services (e.g. accounting management consulting legal etc.) is highly desirable
• A background in proposals content writing or communications
• Undergraduate degree required (major in Language Communications Marketing or Business)
• This role involves interaction with internal and external clients and professionals nationally and globally. Professional competency in the English language is therefore a requirement of this role.
• Bilingualism in both French and English is considered an asset.

What we offer

At EY our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people our clients and our communities. Its one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where youll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

The salary range for this job in British Columbia is $75600to $113400. Individual salaries within this range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and work location city.

Diversity and Inclusion at EY / Inclusiveness at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. Were committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued policies and practices are equitable and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism advancing gender equity and women in leadership advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA community promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations Inuit and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences abilities backgrounds and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.