Proposal Specialist

Marsh McLennan•Tampa, FL

2d•$68,500 - $137,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center at Mercer. This role can be based in various locations near a Mercer office and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As a Proposal Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the organization's business development by targeting new opportunities and managing renewals. Working as an individual contributor within a close-knit team of strategic bid experts, you’ll provide essential support for bid management and proposal development across various business lines. Collaborating with sales professionals, consultants, and subject matter experts, you’ll help craft compelling presentations and proposals that win new business. This is a great opportunity to make a direct impact through teamwork and strategic partnership!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
2-4 years in marketing, sales, or related field; experience in professional services or consulting is a plus!
Strong project management, writing, and editing skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Comfortable with ambiguity and frequent change
High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
Collaborative mindset, open to team feedback
Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice To Haves

APMP certifications highly desired
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)

Responsibilities

Create proposal and presentation templates aligned with client requirements and company branding
Develop and drive internal work plans based on external deadlines — and hold pursuit teams accountable
Research and draft responses to proposal questions in collaboration with subject matter experts
Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion
Facilitate strategy discussions to identify client-centered value propositions and differentiators
Write creative, persuasive executive summaries that follow best-practice approaches
Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging finalist presentation materials