Senior Associate – Proposal Manager for Assurance (German & English)

Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Brand & Communications
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in brand management, marketing and sales focus on collaboration to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives. These individuals focus on driving revenue growth, promoting the Firm's services, enhancing brand visibility, and capturing new business opportunities. They utilise market research, digital marketing, creative campaigns, and effective sales strategies to engage clients, enhance the firm's brand and market presence, and achieve organisational targets.
Those in proposal strategy at PwC will effectively communicate ideas, solutions and value propositions in a written format to potential clients or stakeholders. Working in this area, you will support the largest, most strategic opportunities at current or prospective clients by providing end-to-end professional pursuit coaching, pursuit and BXT (Business, Experience, Technology) sales methodology, professional pursuit coaching, bid management, bid evaluation and copy-editing support and advice.
Join the Assurance Activation Hub within Internal Firm Services (IFS) at PwC Switzerland. The team supports the Audit business by creating high-quality proposals and client materials, blending communication, sales, audit, and design to craft compelling client stories. Collaboration with Assurance teams, Partners, and global functions drives impact in a dynamic, inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation. We offer flexible working hours with a hybrid model. A minimum of 2 days per week in a Swiss PwC office is required, ideally in the Bern/Zurich area, depending on projects and plans.
Zürich, bern
As per agreement
100%
Internal Firm Services
Everyone welcome
ID: 725770WD
Your Impact
Lead end to end proposal and pursuit processes for Audit and Assurance engagements, from planning to final delivery, ensuring quality, consistency and timely execution across multiple stakeholders
Shape compelling, client focused content in German and English, including written proposals, presentation decks, video or demo scripts and other pursuit related materials
Enable effective collaboration with audit teams, subject matter experts, sales coaches, transformation specialists and designers to translate complex offerings into clear value propositions
Apply a tech savvy and innovative mindset by leveraging AI tools and digital solutions to increase efficiency and enhance the client experience
Research clients, industries and market trends to tailor proposals and differentiate PwC in a competitive landscape
Review and refine proposal materials to ensure accuracy, impact and alignment with PwC policies and brand guidelines
Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices, constructively challenging existing approaches and introducing new ideas across pursuits
Your Skill Set
2–4 years of experience in proposal management, bid management or proposal writing, ideally within the services industry; experience in business development, account management, project management or marketing can also be leveraged
Full professional proficiency in German and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of French or Italian is an advantage
Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritise, manage multiple deadlines and take ownership in dynamic environments
Client centric mindset combined with curiosity to understand internal and external stakeholder needs and translate them into impactful solutions
High attention to detail and a strong quality orientation
Collaborative and open minded working style, with confidence to engage and constructively challenge senior stakeholders
Solid PowerPoint skills and a strong interest in digital tools and AI enabled ways of working, including systematic use of Copilot and ChatGPT equivalent solutions
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Bid Proposals, Communication, Content Editing, Creative Design, Creativity, Customer Value Proposition (CVP), Data-Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Value Proposition, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, National Sales Training, Negotiation Coaching, Negotiation Styles {+ 13 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 40%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date