Orals Preparation, Strategy & Execution Specialist - Associate Director

Orals Preparation, Strategy & Execution Specialist - Associate Director

Location: Chicago

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Requisition ID: 1759089

Location: Chicago,Dallas, Denver, Houston, Charlotte, Austin, Nashville, Kansas City, New York City, Boston, Pittsburgh

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The opportunity

The Orals Prep, Strategy & Execution (OPS&E) Specialist (Associate Director) helps teams prepare and execute the Orals approach for the firm’s most strategic, complex, and largest pursuits, including business or IT transformation, managed services, and/or commercially complex deals in the pipeline. Orals is an important moment, if not the most critical client-facing activity, in the pursuit process and often a key differentiator in winning new opportunities. The role is focused on designing, choreographing, and helping pursuit teams deliver an exceptional, truly distinctive Orals performance and client experience. The role helps shape and execute the Orals strategy and approach, including key messaging tactics, performance choreography, coaching team members on communication techniques and style, and leveraging creative ideas to elevate the Orals experience to reinforce EY’s win strategy and differentiation.

Your key responsibilities

• Elevate Orals prep and execution as part of the firm’s Gold Standard Pursuit Process (GSPP).
• Design the right Orals strategy and approach, including collaboration with key EY “actors” to help them prepare and execute a differentiated Orals performance.
• Engage and galvanize the account and pursuit team to show up with confidence and “sizzle.”
• Own and drive the process of developing and executing the Orals performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to all pursuit team members executing the Orals performance.
• Coach presenter performance and adapt in real time, including building executive presence, confidence, and team alignment ahead of the session, reading evaluator engagement during Orals, and adjusting pacing and messaging accordingly.
• Lead post-Orals debrief and conversion strategy with the pursuit team, capturing client reactions, vulnerabilities, and competitive signals, then assist in shaping the follow-up communication plan and executive outreach.

Skills and attributes for success

• Stakeholder Management
• Pursuit Communications
• Production of Pursuit Materials
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Leadership and Development
• Effective Presentations
• Presentation Coaching
• Sales Strategy and Planning
• Client Interviewing

To qualify for the role, you must have

• BA/BS degree required (4-year degree).
• At least 11+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant Orals experience and insights when it comes to Orals prep and execution.
• Ability to design the right Orals strategy and approach and collaborate with account and pursuit leadership to prepare and execute a differentiated Orals performance.
• Ability to establish best practice frameworks, processes, and tools for this capability.
• Ability to provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to pursuit team members.
• Ability to build clarity and confidence with the account and pursuit team.
• Ability to shape choreography to amplify sales messages and enhance the client’s experience.
• Occasional travel is required, up to 50%, depending on client locations

Ideally, you will have

• Orals expertise, significant Orals experience and insights, and a highly creative mindset to position the firm’s distinctive value proposition during Orals execution.
• Ability to develop metaphors and other communication techniques to articulate the firm’s unique selling proposition.
• Ability to provide thought leadership and innovation to teach others how to plan and execute a differentiated Orals performance.

What we look for

• An Orals expert who can develop and guide Orals strategy and performance through significant experience, insights, and a highly creative mindset.
• Someone who can galvanize teams, establish clear messages, and create confidence to execute a well‑rehearsed and memorable Orals performance.
• Someone who can stretch the extended pursuit team’s thinking beyond a standard, non‑differentiated experience and bring confidence, clarity, and “sizzle” to the team’s performance.
• Someone who can continually evolve and enhance the approach to Orals prep and execution and create distinctive and memorable client experiences.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
• New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $214,300 to $385,700
• Bay Area California offices – $223,200 to $401,800
• All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $178,600 to $353,600
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

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