Proposal Specialist
MMC

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 Proposal Specialist.

PROPOSAL SPECIALIST

What can you expect?

• This is an individual contributor role on a tight-knit team of strategic bid specialists in our Strategic Bid Center
  
• Your primary responsibility will be to provide bid management and proposal/presentation support for our Investment Solutions
  
• You will support cross-functional pursuit teams that include sales professionals, consultants and subject matter experts, on an assigned project basis
  

What is in it for you?

• Excellent growth/advancement opportunity
  
• Workwith collaborative,intelligent, solutions-focusedcolleagueswhotruly care about the work, and each other, while maintaining work-life balance
  

We will count on you to:

• Create proposals/presentations 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
  
• Participate in 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:

• Education: BS/BA Degree (Finance, Business, Marketing, Creative Writing)
  
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in marketing, sales or proposal management (professional services or consulting industry a plus!)
  
• Technology: Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
  
• 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
  

What makes you stand out?

• Experience working in the investments industry
  
• Enthusiasm for writing client-centric sales materials
  
• A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things
  
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Qvidian or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba)
  

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 approximately 25,000 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

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.

Applications will be accepted until: April 12, 2024

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