Senior Proposal Specialist

Company:

Mercer

Description:

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We are seeking a Senior Proposal Specialist. This role can be performed remotely.

PROPOSAL SPECIALIST

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
• You will have both remote and in-office work opportunities, as well as a clear path for growth

What is in it for you?

• Competitive pay (salary and performance bonus potential)
• Flexibility and work/life balance
• Full benefits package on day one (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, generous 401k match)
• Access to senior leaders within the organization
• Culture of internal mobility and collaboration

We will count on you to:

• Create proposals/presentations aligned with client requirements and company branding
• Facilitate strategy discussions to identify client-centered value propositions/differentiators
• Write creative, persuasive executive summaries that follow best-practice approaches
• 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
• Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging finalist presentation materials

What you need to have: 

• Strong writing, editing and project management skills
• High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
• Close attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
• Comfort with ambiguity and frequent change
• 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: 5 - 7 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, QorusDocs or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba)

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow 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 reasonableaccommodations@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