English Proposal Writer

Geneva, Lausanne

As soon as possible

80-100%

Are you looking for a new challenge to take your writing potential to the next level? In this role, you will enhance KPMG's ability to deliver effective and convincing messages by demonstrating flexible thinking and an ability to interact across multiple management levels and functional divisions. Your intrinsic motivation, as the one of your future team, is to increase KPMG's win rate.

Geneva, Lausanne

As soon as possible

80-100%

Responsibilities & Profile

Your contribution to KPMG

• Creating convincing non-technical sections of proposal documents and collaborating closely with our experts to build attractive technical sections
• Proactively and autonomously gather relevant information from proposal stakeholders within the business and produce agreed deliverables according to set deadlines
• Develop professional, target-oriented communications that are grammatically correct and stylistically aligned with the KPMG standards of excellence
• Collaborate closely with the Proposal Leader and/or Proposal Project Manager to ensure a consistent approach and service level throughout a proposal process
• Assume project management responsibilities for proposal processes, where developing critical messaging is the key service required by the business
• Coordinate the production of documents and presentations materials
• Document leading practice proposal documents and text modules in cooperation with the Proposal Knowledge Management
• Provide proofreading services for diverse documents and communications developed within the Proposal Team

This is what makes you successful

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, or Business Administration
• Ideally 2 - 4 years of relevant work experience in an international company; experience with Audit-, Tax- or Advisory-related communication is an asset
• Experience in writing and editing business related texts
• Native English skills and good French skills (both written and verbal), German and/or Italian skills are a plus
• Ability to carefully listen and transfer information into a written form as well as an affinity for subjects like professional service selling, Audit, Tax or Advisory topics
• A proactive mindset that enables you to act, work, and think independently, while ensuring that the duties and high standards of the Proposal Team are appropriately represented
• Experienced user of MS Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and motivated to work with digital media
• Pragmatic mindset with very strong organizational skills and an ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations

Clarity on KPMG Switzerland

Your advantages at KPMG

Ancillary benefits may apply to certain positions (e.g. fixed-contract positions).

Your salary in this position will be in line with industry standards and will depend on your professional experience and education. During the recruitment process we will negotiate your salary with you according to our guidelines. Any salary ranges published on external platforms for this position have not been agreed with KPMG and do not apply.

KPMG as an employer

Your future team

The Proposal Team (one of the sub-units of the sales team) is responsible for the professional support of the KPMG business teams in tender and pitch situations. This includes providing guidelines, challenge, knowledge and tools that create additional value, increase the impact of our client interactions and grow the firm's overall net sales. You can expect a success-oriented working environment in an entrepreneurial, international and multicultural company that brings you one step further. We offer you an autonomous and versatile position in a dynamic environment.

About KPMG

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.

Contact

Capucine Foessel

Human Resources
+41 58 249 46 71

To apply for this vacancy, please provide your cover letter, CV and all relevant certificates. We look forward to receiving your application.

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