Lead Proposal Specialist

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center at Mercer. This role will be remote and work from anywhere in the US.

The role would involve managing live pursuit deliverables across Mercer's practices, with a focus on health and career proposals.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the proposal writing process, crafting clear, persuasive, and tailored content that addresses client needs and showcases Mercer’s value proposition, primarily focusing on our Health & Career business.

• Ensure compliance with client requirements and timely submissions, acting as a strategic advisor to consultants on positioning and messaging.

• Leverage winning deal strategies to drive growth and succeed in high-impact proposals, coaching consulting teams on delivering the best of the firm.

• Prepare finalist presentations to capture new business and maintain existing client relationships across industries.

• Regularly update and manage the content proposal database to streamline future submissions and ensure access to the latest information and best practices.

What you need to have: 

• 7+ years of senior proposal management experience in professional services or a large/global multidisciplinary organization.

• Extensive experience in working with and coaching multi-faceted teams to create client-facing presentations.

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Proven experience in leading complex, technically focused proposal (RFP response) opportunities.

What makes you stand out?

• APMP or project management certification.

• Degree or certificate in communication, business, or a related field preferred.

• Writing background.

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 $27 billion and more than 95,000 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 [email protected].

The applicable base salary range for this role is $111 500 to $223 000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

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.

Applications will be accepted until:

June 2, 2026