Business Development Specialist with German - Supervising Associate

Опис

Location: Wrocław/Katowice - 2 days office/3 days remote Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY. This role offers a great visibility within the Global team, which means a truly global exposure and cooperation with Pursuit Team including Partners, Client Service Partners and Assurance Leaders. If you like to have influence on strategic business decisions, this is a role for you, since your support will influence on the execution of Pursuits goals. Using two foreign languages (German & English) in your daily work will enable you to excel your language skills to a fluent business level and to develop in a field of expertise. The opportunity In order to make business development processes in EY Germany more successful, we support our colleagues from service line Assurance with our Assurance Pursuits Team Germany. As a team member, you will contribute to the development of our company and increase the chance of winning on the market by advising our partners and managers on the proposals and providing them with the materials and know-how they need for a successful tender process. What we look for Project organization skills – meet deadlines and deliver to the required level of quality Ability to communicate clearly and concisely A service-oriented attitude, a high level of energy, enthusiasm, flexibility and assertiveness Proactive mindset and initiative – a person who works well both independently and with the team

Ми пропонуємо

• EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Вимоги

• Experience supporting or working within Assurance / Audit

• Strong capability in reviewing and structuring proposal content, including executive summaries and key messages

• Confidence in facilitating pursuit meetings and advising teams on win strategies

• Experience working with international or global delivery teams

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to challenge content and stakeholders constructively

• Technologies and Tools:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office

• Affinity in working with power point, based on templates and willingness to develop in that field

• Affinity for managing and/or developing further pursuit-related solutions (AI and automation)

Вимоги

• Professional Experience:

• 5 years of experience in Business Development, Account Management, Pursuits, Proposal Management or Client Services, preferably in professional services

• Experience working with international and German-speaking stakeholders

• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong project management and prioritization skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently under time pressure

• High level of ownership, reliability and attention to detail

• Strong PowerPoint and MS Office skills (template-based content creation)

• Exceptional work ethics and customer focus – be ready to provide support

• Languages:

• German: C1–C2 (professional fluency)

• English: C1 (business fluent)

Zakres obowiązków

• Pursuit & Proposal Management:

• Independently end to end manage medium Assurance pursuits for the German market from the pre pursuit phase, proposal submission to orals preparation

• Act as the primary pursuits contact for partners, directors, and managers during tenders

Вимоги

• 5 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Account Development, Pursuits, Proposal Management or Client Services

• Proven experience in independently managing medium to complex pursuits and proposals end to end

• Strong ability to work directly with partners and senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven environment

• Excellent German (C1–C2) and English (C1) communication skills, written and spoken

• Strong project management skills, with a high level of ownership, reliability and attention to detail

• Flexibility to travel to Germany to manage our clients (10-15% working time per year)

Вимоги

• Undertake market and client-specific research and analysis to support pursuits

• Advisory & Content Contribution:

• Actively advise pursuit teams on win strategy, positioning, and differentiators

• Review and challenge proposal content for clarity, consistency, and client focus

• Support development of executive summaries, value propositions, and key messages

• Stakeholder & Communication Management:

• Confidently interact with partners and senior stakeholders (German & international)

• Moderate pursuit meetings and proposal workshops

• Coordination with our pursuit design team

• Process & Quality:

• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements in pursuit delivery

• Maintain accurate pursuit reporting and documentation

• Ensure lessons learned are captured and applied in future pursuits

Zakres obowiązków

• Coordinate inputs from specialist functions and other internal supporting departments