Marsh McLennan · 7 hours ago
Proposal Specialist
St. Louis - 800 Market
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMercer, a Marsh business, is seeking a talented Proposal Specialist to join their Strategic Bid Center team. This role involves writing persuasive proposal content, managing proposal projects, and collaborating with Client Managers to develop optimal communication strategies.
Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Take a strategic, client-centered approach to every opportunity
Project manage 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 content managers and subject matter experts, as needed
Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion
Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging deliverables
Ensure internal procedures and best practices are followed for each project
Qualification
Required
Strong writing, editing and project management skills
Education: BA/BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication, business writing)
Experience: 2+ years of proposal writing experience
Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
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
Preferred
APMP CF or higher Certification
Experience working in the investments industry
Prior project management experience with RFI/RFP/DDQs, regardless of industry
A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things
Familiarity with SharePoint, QorusDocs or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba)
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Interesting work
Supportive leaders
A vibrant and inclusive culture
Company
Marsh McLennan
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.2B2024-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $7.25B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.6B
Leadership Team
Joe Hayes
Senior Vice President, COO Private Client Services
Katherine Brennan
SVP & General Counsel
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