Sales Project Manager (Graduate)

Location: Zurich

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Salary:Competitive

Date: Jan 3, 2023

Requisition ID: 46941

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to join the Swiss Pursuits team. As a Sales Project Manager, you provide tactical support to help win new business and notably in the public sector. You actively participate in the proposal management process and co-author content for proposals, oral presentations, and other pursuit collateral. In the role, you will work with teams of consultants, designers and with the tender management team across Switzerland, and internationally.

Your key responsibilities

• Realize small projects / sub-projects throughout the pursuit process, e.g., development of research packs, stakeholder profiles, credentials, market share data, competitor analysis, etc., during pre-RFP and proposal development stages
• Research, write and edit standard and customized proposal content
• Actively drive the pursuit as part of the proposal management process which includes the coordination of information from contributors and follow-up on action items to achieve a coordinated team effort
• Contribute and/or facilitate meetings with bid response team members
• Monitor the progress of all pursuit activities for adherence to deadlines and quality standards
• Review final pursuit collateral for quality, format and content for adherence to the firm’s brand standards
• Serve as a liaison between the proposal response team and other support functions

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in Business Administration or a related field
• Fluency in English and German or French
• Exceptional communications skills (written and verbal)
• Organized, detail-oriented and highly deadline-driven
• Strong sales acumen
• Ability to work independently
• Passion for and experience in the public sector is a plus

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Skills in MS Office tools; Mural, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and any other digital collaboration solutions are an asset
• Experience in bid management

What we offer

• International multi-cultural team of highly motivated professionals
• Continuous personal development with a steep learning curve - a system of trainings, mentoring, counselling and on-the-job learning
• Modern working environment and equipment, fostering mobile working flexibility
• Transparent performance-based recognition and progression system
• Acquire a fully accredited corporate MBA (EY Tech MBA) from Hult International Business School, whilst working with EY, completely free*

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please make the next step and apply for this position online. Please submit your full application (CV, cover letter, ToR, certificates/diplomas) in English.

For further information please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.switzerland@ey.com / +41 58 286 33 66).

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

* exception of EY contractors, interns and alumni.

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