Work and Skills Partner

Marsh McLennan•Chicago, IL

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Global Career team at Mercer. This role will be based in New York or Chicago. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Work & Skills Partner will report to the Global Transformation Leader and is focused on driving US revenue growth as part of the global Career team. We are looking for a senior leader with proven sales experience and an established brand in workforce transformation, talent strategy, strategic workforce planning and skills-powered organizations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with the impact of AI on work and the skills of the workforce and will play a key role in shaping the firm’s overall strategy and solutions in this space. 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. Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan 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 [email protected]. Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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.

Requirements

Proven sales experience at a senior level, ideally in workforce transformation or broader talent and organizational strategy
Demonstrated experience in solution development and go to market strategy formulation
Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue growth
Experience working with C-suite executives and influencing at senior levels
Comfort and understanding of the impact of AI on workforce and skills development

Nice To Haves

Experience shaping strategy and solution offerings in workforce transformation and talent management
Demonstrated ability to build followership and develop emerging talent
Background in organizational transformation and workforce strategy

Responsibilities

Drive sales and ensure consistent project delivery across the US market
Build and maintain relationships with C-suite buyers, including CHROs
Provide input into the strategic direction of solution development and identify market business needs
Define the scope and dimension of market opportunities and develop plans with regional leadership
Mentor and develop the next generation of talent within the team
Collaborate with a national team of senior principals, partners, associates, and analysts to elevate overall team capability

Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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