The Opportunity
Pursuit Support team at GDS serves as an extension to the Pursuit teams onshore, enabling them to support a greater number of opportunities and adding more value during the pursuit process by assisting with a number of defined activities.
The Supervising Associate would need to manage the team; assign the projects to SPOC and would be responsible for relationship management, people management, monthly reporting. He/she would be responsible for managing the content for proposal/pursuit deliverables, CVs and teambooks, administrative and other support duties for other members of the team.
Your key responsibilities
Pursuits and proposals
Realizes projects for the Pursuit Team throughout the proposal, e.g., kick-off document, teambook realization, CV collection, data input, editing, collecting fee information and review of client presentations and proposals
Project management of projects such as the CV /photo project or reporting documents Leads other pursuit teams such as Pursuit assistants and Team assistants
Liaises and gives work and QCs other members of the team such as in Creative Services and Business Support members Sales support
Assist our teams throughout EMEIA to present our firm to gain new business. Provide support to update the contents of our pursuits portal including generic proposals, service line presentations and workbooks based on input from the Pursuit Team
Help update client presentations and proposals with content from research and input from our teams Update CV teambooks on an ongoing basis from our CV project tool
Leadership/administration
Team leader, responsible for goal setting and review (PMDP) of team members; input for other team members in area of Creative Services and Business Support
Review team’s work and ensure quality assurance
Leads team members and assigns all projects, monitors delivery Relationship management with EMEIA and Sub-Area pursuit contacts
Liaises with other team leaders in Creative Services and Business Support to input information for performance of other members of the team
Demonstrates a connectedness with and understanding of other GSS teams in order to bring solutions in cases of out of scope requests Works with shift leaders on improving processes, training and other concepts for the team
Assist with reporting and quality control procedures
Skills and attributes for success
Leadership skills Coordination skills
Ability to work on processes, improve team training manuals and be actively involved in training and monitoring the pursuit team members and other team members working on pursuits
Attention to detail Team player
Ability to work under pressure Flexible
Ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives at one time Good communication skills (written and oral)
Excellent skills and desire to perform open source research to enhance our work
To qualify for the role, you must have
Bachelor's degree
Approximately 7-11 years of related experience, at least 5 years of experience in a lead position and should have established people management skills
Communication skills: Excellent written and oral communication skill in English is essential as the role requires direct communication with international team members and clients
Ability to multi-task
Tools: Well versed in using MS Office
What we look forWe look for high performers, who consistently deliver quality work while continually looking for ways to improve. We want you to have a clear sense of personal and professional accountability, and know how to build relationships by doing the right thing. We look for people who demonstrate drive, vision and determination and are passionate about helping our clients achieve their goals.
We want people who understand the challenges of working in a professional services environment, and are focused on achieving and delivering the best for our clients.
What working at EY offers
We offer a competitive compensation & benefits package and different rewards program like travel opportunities, awards & recognitions, loyalty awards.
EY is committed to doing its part in building a better working world, thus, the organization promotes continuous learning and development opportunities by providing in-house technical and supplemental training related to each role, as well as promoting developmental programs, such as mentoring activities, projects, and the like, which will aide in our employees’ succession planning and career advancement.
Talk to anyone at EY and they’ll tell you what a rewarding place it is to work. As you collaborate with colleagues in our high-performing teams, you gain exposure to some of the most complex and stimulating situations in the business world.
For us, it’s vital you share our goals — so we can work together to achieve success.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.
If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
Join us in building a better working world.
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