Business Development Associate

Business Development Assistant Manager/Manager

Location: Dublin

Work Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Business Area: Core Business Services (CBS)

Contract Type: 12-month FTC

About EY

EY is a global leader in Assurance, Tax & Law, and Strategy & Transaction services. We make a difference by helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential. Our vision is to become the leading global professional services organization by building a better working world.

At EY, our inclusive work environment means that everyone's opinion is valued. This enables us to provide better advice and ideas to our clients, which in turn helps you develop as an individual to achieve your potential and make a difference.

Role Overview

Your day-to-day activities in Business Development will see you work primarily in the Government & Infrastructure sector, supporting the team on all aspects of account management and formal pursuits.

• Gain experience in the tendering process within EY, with responsibility for maintaining all public sector tender portals, supporting pursuit teams as they complete their bid responses and ensuring that all tenders are submitted ahead of strict public sector deadlines.
• Analyse performance data, create management reports and identify and publish best in class responses that will continually improve our win ratios.
• Support on strategic account plans, perform key sector and competitor analysis and all other aspects of our Go To Market approach.
• Support the wider Market Segment team in compiling performance reports, collating data, preparing decks and packs for markets boards and leadership, including reports on our Client Experience (Cx) programme.
• Occasionally work with other members of the BD function on business critical projects as they arise.
• Work as part of an innovative team and make a real contribution to EY's growth strategy.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint, Dynamics CRM, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience of managing client relationship databases/tools.
• Excellent writing, communication, active listening and presentation skills.
• Good stakeholder management skills and experience working directly with senior stakeholders.
• Professional Services experience preferable but not essential.
• Experience with bid management preferable but not essential.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously through effective prioritisation, organisation, flexibility and self discipline; demonstrated project management experience.
• Can work with minimal supervision, to make decisions and progress activities.
• Proactive, committed team player.

What Working at EY Offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development. With FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

• Support and coaching from engaging colleagues.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• WebDoctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds.

We recognize the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

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.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.