Senior Associate - Junior Proposal Manager (Advisory Major Pursuits)

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Your Team

The Advisory Activation Hub is PwC Switzerland's centralised proposal and pursuit function supporting our Advisory practice. The team works closely with partners, directors, and engagement teams across industries to shape winning client proposals. Combining project management, storytelling and digital expertise, the team supports complex and strategic pursuits end to end, while continuously improving tools, processes and ways of working to enhance proposal quality and efficiency.

Zürich

As per agreement

100%

Internal Firm Services

Everyone welcome

ID: 725769WD

Your Impact

Lead proposal services for large and/or strategic advisory pursuits across industries, delivering high‑quality, RFP‑compliant responses
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of contributors and oversee content development, information gathering, design coordination and quality reviews throughout the pursuit lifecycle
Manage advisory pursuit processes end to end, ensuring adherence to RFP deadlines and effective resource allocation
Provide coaching on pursuit processes and related tasks, including prioritising and overseeing design support from onshore and offshore delivery centres
Work closely with partners, directors and pursuit team members to manage key internal stakeholders and contribute new ideas in a collaborative manner
Ensure early and thorough understanding of RFP requirements and define and communicate a clear response strategy and solution approach
Support the pursuit sales coach and engagement teams in developing win strategies, including compelling storytelling and differentiated value propositions
Build a strong understanding of the global PwC network and the Swiss organisation to identify and mobilise the most relevant expertise and credentials for each pursuit
Lead and participate in internal and external debriefings, embedding lessons learned into future pursuits
Support senior management on sales pipeline topics, including the use of tools such as Salesforce
Represent the Advisory Activation Hub in internal PwC forums, such as introductory training sessions for new joiners
Continuously evolve the online pursuit support platform and drive the implementation of AI‑enabled and digital solutions to streamline proposal management

Your Skill Set

University degree in marketing, sales, business, finance, design or communications, journalism, or project management
Fluency in English and German, written and spoken, with the ability to moderate discussions and craft persuasive pitches; French is an advantage
Strong collaborative mindset with the ability to coordinate international and cross‑functional pursuit teams
Proven ability to translate complex information into clear, persuasive written and visual messages
Pragmatic, objective and creative approach to problem solving, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Experience in anticipating deadlines and managing a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

Your Benefits

Hybrid Flexible Working Model Our work model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority. This approach allows you to tailor your schedule to your personal working style.

Learn and Grow Our learning and development approach helps you gain valuable skills and knowledge to advance your career, not just at PwC. We offer a variety of internal and external courses for training and upskilling. Identify your strengths and areas for improvement and gain new skills to achieve your professional goals. You’ll build confidence, enhance your job performance, and take your career to the next level.

Sustainable Performance PwC is committed to creating an environment of sustainable performance. We therefore offer a range of resources such as sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership trainings, resilience and mindfulness sessions, nutrition webinars, and yoga courses.

Vacation and Leave From maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to vacation and paid leave, we know it’s essential to take time away from work. At PwC, you can enjoy a variety of leave options to recharge, relax, or achieve personal milestones.

Volunteering Are you passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, because so are we at PwC. We encourage you to participate in volunteer work by offering paid time off for volunteering activities. Our Corporate Sustainability programmes help you find purpose and fulfilment while working with us.

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Your Contact

Gosia Wiendlocha-Lautliev

Recruitment Team

Any questions? We are happy to help.

Tel. +41 58 792 21 57

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Your Contact

Gosia Wiendlocha-Lautliev
Recruitment Team
+41 58 792 21 57

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