Pursuit Coordinator - Senior Associate Job in Kochi at EY (Ernst & Young)

EY is hiring for the job role of Pursuit Coordinator - Senior Associate!

Responsibilities of the candidate:

• Contribute to the execution of the pursuit methodology and support in the development of research packs, stakeholder profiles, credentials, market share data, competitor analysis, etc., during pre-RFP and proposal development stages
• Source information from relevant internal sources and teams etc., collate and review information logically, producing high-quality outputs using standard templates in a timely manner
• Set and drive a project management plan throughout the bid (pursuit) cycle with critical milestones, coordinating with the onshore teams
• Support in the development of draft proposal sections based on RFP/proposal requirements that are client-focused and innovative
• Help update client presentations and proposals with content from research and input from our teams
• Assist the onshore team in bid management activities including the development of kick-off documents, CV collation for a team book, orals preparation materials, and review of client presentations
• Liaise with other internal teams and design teams in the development and production of client collaterals such as storyboards, placemats, proposals, and internal presentations
• Act as the central point of contact in managing the end-to-end process: evaluating requirements, organizing meetings, preparing meeting notes, finalizing timelines and accountabilities as per deadlines
• Establish and maintain clear and transparent communication with stakeholders building productive relationships; adhere to agreed timelines for deliverables and meet expected quality benchmarks
• Support the team in maintaining the repository of recent client presentations, RFI / RFP responses, marketing collateral, etc.
• Responsible for archiving and maintaining a repository of Regional, Market Segment or Service Line client-facing collateral as appropriate 
• Manage the update of contents in pursuits terminals/SharePoint sites including generic proposals, service line presentations and workbooks based on input from the Pursuit Teams
• Coordinate support services, as required

Requirements:

• Good business acumen
• Good understanding of Business Development and Pursuit Management
• Excellent mother-tongue standard English as the role requires direct communication with international team members and clients. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, and highly deadline-driven
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening)
• Good critical thinking
• Good project management, coordination, and negotiation skills
• Highly developed computer skills, including Microsoft suite and Internet-based research
• Prior experience in pursuits/pre-sales/bid management, project management
• Experience with SharePoint is desirable
• Able to build collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• 4 - 6 years of Communications/Pursuits/Bid Management experience
• Experience in a large Global organization preferred
• Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• University/bachelor’s degree required (preferably MBA in Marketing/International Business)
• Depending on regional geography, some travel is required as well as attending leadership meetings/training 
• From time to time, internal and external obligations may require working after normal business hours