Overview
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in any metropolitan market. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.
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
What you need to have
Strong writing, editing and project management skills
Education: BA/BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication, business writing)
Experience: 7+ years of investments and 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
What makes you stand out
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)
Why join our team
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh 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 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 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.
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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
What you need to have
Strong writing, editing and project management skills
Education: BA/BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication, business writing)
Experience: 7+ years of investments and 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
What makes you stand out
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)
Why join our team
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh 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 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 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.
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