ASR AH DE-speaking resource

PwC Switzerland seeks a senior ASR AH DE-speaking resource in Zürich to lead strategic proposal management within the Advisory Activation Hub, combining project oversight with compelling storytelling.

This position sits within the Advisory Activation Hub, which serves as the central hub for proposal and pursuit activities supporting PwC Switzerland’s Advisory practice. The role focuses on partnering with senior leaders and engagement teams to craft winning client submissions by integrating project management, narrative development, and digital innovation throughout the entire pursuit lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Direct proposal services for major and strategic advisory opportunities, ensuring all responses meet RFP standards and maintain high quality.
• Oversee the end-to-end management of advisory pursuits, including resource allocation, deadline adherence, and coordination of content development and design.
• Collaborate with partners and directors to define clear response strategies and solution approaches based on a thorough analysis of RFP requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, managing contributors, information gathering, and quality reviews across the pursuit timeline.
• Provide guidance and coaching on pursuit processes, including prioritizing design support from both onshore and offshore delivery centers.
• Partner with sales coaches and engagement teams to develop win strategies, focusing on persuasive storytelling and differentiated value propositions.
• Leverage knowledge of the global PwC network and Swiss organization to identify and mobilize relevant expertise for each bid.
• Conduct internal and external debriefings to capture lessons learned and improve future pursuit outcomes.
• Assist senior management with sales pipeline activities, including the utilization of Salesforce for tracking and reporting.
• Represent the Advisory Activation Hub in internal forums, such as training sessions for new employees.
• Drive the evolution of the online pursuit support platform and implement AI-enabled digital solutions to streamline proposal management.

Requirements

• University degree in fields such as marketing, sales, business, finance, design, communications, journalism, or project management.
• Fluent proficiency in both English and German, written and spoken, with the ability to moderate discussions and craft persuasive pitches.
• Demonstrated experience in translating complex information into clear, persuasive written and visual messages.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to coordinate international and cross-functional pursuit teams.
• Pragmatic, objective, and creative problem-solving approach, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven ability to anticipate deadlines and manage a broad range of stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Nice to have

• French language skills.

About the company

The Advisory Activation Hub team is dedicated to continuously improving tools, processes, and ways of working to enhance the quality and efficiency of proposal submissions.

• Commitment to continuous improvement of tools and processes to boost proposal quality and operational efficiency.