Proposal Specialist

Company:

Mercer

Description:

At Mercer, we are empowering employers to manage health and benefits costs, improve the quality and cost of care, and simplify the experience for everyone.

Our Strategic Bid Center is growing are we are looking for experienced Proposal Specialist to join our team. The Proposal Specialist supports the organization's business development and sales activities by targeting new business opportunities and renewals

What can you expect?

• This is an individual contributor role on a tight-knit team of strategic bid specialists
• Your primary responsibility will be to provide bid management and proposal/presentation support across multiple lines of business
• You will partner with cross-functional pursuit teams, including sales professionals, consultants and subject matter experts, on an assigned project basis

We will count on you to:

• Create proposal/presentation templates aligned with client requirements and company branding
• Develop/drive internal work plans based on external deadlines — and hold pursuit teams accountable
• Research/draft responses to proposal questions in collaboration with subject matter experts
• Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion
• Facilitate strategy discussions to identify client-centered value propositions/differentiators
• Write creative, persuasive executive summaries that follow best-practice approaches
• Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging finalist presentation materials

What you need to have: 

• Strong project management, writing and editing skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
• Close attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Comfort with ambiguity and frequent change
• High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
• Ability to work collaboratively and be driven by group feedback
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Education: BA/BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication); or
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in marketing, sales or a related field (professional services or consulting industry a plus!

What makes you stand out?

• A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things
• Experience strategizing for digital deliverables (microsites, videos, etc.)
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Qvidian or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba)
• Don’t meet all of the qualifications, but excited about the opportunity? If you are confident in your ability to take on the role, and believe you could be a good fit for our organization, tell us why!

​Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting TANA@mmc.com

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $61,200 to $122,400.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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