Marsh & McLennan Companies
Senior Proposal Specialist
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center team at Mercer. This role will be based in Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Boise, Spokane or Phoenix.
Sr. Proposal Specialist
The role is an individual contributor 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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)
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 digital deliverables (microsites, videos, etc.)
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
Applicable base salary range: $88,500 to $177,000, with potential performance‑based incentives.
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Sr. Proposal Specialist
The role is an individual contributor 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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)
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 digital deliverables (microsites, videos, etc.)
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
Applicable base salary range: $88,500 to $177,000, with potential performance‑based incentives.
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