Senior Manager, Strategic Bid Center
Clark Insurance - Chicago, IL
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center team at Mercer. This role can be based in NY, Pittsburgh, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Charlotte, Washington, DC or Atlanta offices. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Senior Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of our organization through the development of winning proposals, leading a team of experienced writers, and enhancing our proposal management processes. As a Senior Manager in our Strategic Bid Center, you will play a crucial role in shaping our proposal management strategy and leading a talented team to deliver winning proposals that drive organizational growth for our Investment Industry clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational direction of the Strategic Bid Center, including resource allocation, process improvement, and advancing best practices in proposals and presentations.
- Oversee the proposal process from planning to quality assurance, collaborating with delivery, operations, and growth teams.
- Develop and implement effective proposal strategies and tools to enhance success rates.
- Mentor and coach team members, providing actionable feedback to foster continuous development.
- Stay informed on market trends and best practices to innovate proposal and presentation practices.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing proposal teams in the investments and financial services industry.
- Proven success in writing, designing, and producing winning proposals.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Proven track record of tailored, winning bids.
- Experience managing complex teams and facilitating solution-oriented conversations.
- Ability to effectively support team members in a virtual environment.
- Excellent presentation and training skills.
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
- Tuition assistance
- 401K savings and other retirement programs
- Employee assistance programs
