Supervising Associate - Pursuit Strategist for our Deal Activation Team in Zurich 100%
Ernst & Young AG
Zurich
Key information
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Zurich
Job summary
Join EY to shape your future with confidence in Zurich! Experience a supportive work environment with diverse teams.
Tasks
- Partner with account teams on full-service pursuit management.
- Contribute to pursuit strategy sessions and manage outcomes.
- Drive a coordinated effort throughout the pursuit process.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5-7 years in consulting.
- Strong project management and communication skills required.
- Solution-oriented thinking with ability to influence without authority.
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Pursuit Strategist for our Deal Activation Team in Zurich
We are looking for a solution-oriented team-player with excellent communication and strong project management skills to support our strategic and high value pursuits for our Financial Services clients. In this role you will actively participate in the development of tailored communication strategies for all pursuit collaterals. You will oversee adherence to all steps of the proposal process, contribute in writing/editing proposals, company research as well as stakeholder relationship mapping.
You will work alongside with colleagues from Switzerland and other European countries.
Your key responsibilities
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Partnering with key account teams to provide a full-service pursuit management model for regional pursuits
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Serving as key contributor in pursuit strategy sessions, managing output and driving actions
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Taking a proactive role in driving the pursuit process to ensure a coordinated effort
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Developing strategic messaging and conceptualisation of client-facing pursuit collateral
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Contributing to the development of opportunity value propositions
- Leveraging AI-driven intelligence to unlock insights and enhance overall messaging effectiveness
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Responsible for quality control of all client-facing materials during the pursuit
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Driving post pursuit analysis and review; making recommendations for process improvement
Skills and attributes for success
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Solution-oriented and makes sound decisions quickly, given tight timeframes
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Strong project management experience
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Excellent communications skills (written and verbal)
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Demonstrates versatility in a constantly evolving environment with a wide variety of social styles
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Ability to work independently and to influence without authority
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University/Bachelor degree or equivalent experience required
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Working experience (approx. 5 - 7 years) in a similar professional services or IT consulting firm with a multi-cultural environment
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German and English proficiency level and basic French communication skills are a must
What’s in it for you
Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.
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