Business Development Assistant Manager/Manager

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 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 organisation 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
• You will gain experience in the tendering process within EY, with responsibility for maintain all the public sector tender portals, supporting pursuit teams as they complete their bid responses and you will be responsible for ensuring that all tenders are submitted ahead of strict public sector deadlines
• You will analyse performance data, create management reports and identify and publish the best-in-class responses that will serve to continually improve our win ratios
• You will have the opportunity to support on strategic account plans, perform key sector and competitor analysis and all other aspects of our Go To Market approach
• You will also 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
• On occasions, you will get to work with other members of the BD function on business-critical projects as they arise
• You’ll work as part of an innovative team and make a real contribution to EY’s growth strategy

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience
• You must be proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (especially Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint, Dynamics CRM, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and have experience of managing client relationship databases/tools
• You demonstrate excellent writing, communication, active listening and presentation skills
• You have good stakeholder management skills and experience with 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. Must have demonstrated project management experience
• Can work with minimal supervision, to make decisions and progress activities
• Proactive committed team player

About EY 

As a global leader in Assurance, Tax, Transaction and Advisory Services, we’re using the finance products, expertise, and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

What working at EY offers 

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and 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. 

 Plus, we offer: 

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around. 

• 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. 

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include: 

• Hybrid Working 

• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance 

• Web Doctor 

• 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 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

Career Progression 

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. 

• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 

• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 

• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 

• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees. 

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. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients. 

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 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. That’s Why, EY. 

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.