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Pursuit Strategist

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Toronto, ON
Mid level
Toronto, ON
Mid level
The Pursuit Strategist is responsible for collaborating with teams to create high-impact business pursuits and draft original content for proposals. They ensure quality assurance of materials and manage communication and document production. This role also involves maintaining records in CRM and supporting the strategic initiatives of the firm.
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We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

*This position’s location is flexible for anywhere in Canada

RSM is looking for a dynamic Pursuit Strategist to join the North American Sales organization! The Pursuit Strategist is responsible for collaborating with pursuit teams and other stakeholders to support creation of high-impact pursuits focused on prospect needs. The Pursuit Strategist develops targeted, brand-compliant messaging that positions the firm to win new business and differentiate itself in the marketplace. The Pursuit Strategist appropriately utilizes project management tools and principles and serves as primary writer and quality assurance reviewer with respect to pursuit-related materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with pursuit teams and other stakeholders to support creation of high-impact pursuits focused on prospect needs:
    • Engage team in discussion of pursuit win themes, value proposition, firm differentiators and other strategic messages and incorporate as appropriate
    • Maintain clear communication with team on pursuit-development progress, including outstanding items required for timely completion
    • Draft original content and provide substantive edits based on firm’s style and brand guidelines and approved sources of information
    • Review the final production materials to ensure that message quality, format, design, and content meet the stated objective and are consistent with firmwide strategy and communication guidelines
    • Manage document production or ensure smooth handoff to administrative personnel for final edits and printing
  • Support the Communications, Marketing and Growth (CMG) team’s future vision by collaborating with industry and line of business subject matter experts, as well as the firm’s Growth Acceleration Teams (GATs) to surface, prioritize and fill gaps in related modular pursuit content, advance digital pursuit impressions, and actively support the top strategic pursuits for the firm
  • Maintain CRM and pursuit log with key information, upload completed documents, and follow up with pursuit lead regarding outcomes.
  • Take active role in various North American pursuit team work streams, initiatives and projects, as assigned by NPPT leadership, to improve enterprise pursuit quality and efficiency.
  • Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Journalism or English preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years (preferred) of increasing responsibility and substantive and demonstrable business writing experience, including the development of proposals in a professional services environment
  • In-depth understanding of Associated Press style required
  • Must be able to multi-task and prioritize to meet daily deadlines and capable of operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and written with diverse audiences
  • Detail-oriented; productive without compromising quality
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills required
  • Strong organizational skills required

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.   

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $61,500 - $86,000

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