Bilingual Proposal Strategist (18-month contract)
EY
Toronto, NL, CanadaPosted about 2 months agoDiscoveredMatch locked
contract3+ years exp
About the role
At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.
We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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. You'll actively participate in the proposal management and strategy while co-authoring content for proposals, oral presentations, and other pursuit collateral. In 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 firm's 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
Skills and attributes for success
- 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 clients operating nationally and globally where fluency in French and English is required. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
What we offer
We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:
- Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
- Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.
- Toronto: $75,600 to $113,400
- London/Waterloo/Ottawa: $75,600 to $113,400
- Vancouver: $75,600 to $113,400
- Victoria: $75,600 to $113,400
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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Inclusiveness at EY
Inclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're 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.
Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness at https://www.ey.com/en_ca/about-us/corporate-responsibility/equity
EY | Building a better working world
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Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
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