The Proposal Specialist will write persuasive proposal/presentation content and executive summaries that are geared toward readers' needs and level of knowledge and that follows company best practice approach. The Specialist will also review requests for proposals to better understand proposal submission requirements, facilitate opportunity strategy formulation, working closely with Client Managers to help identify client/prospect business-drivers, and creates the optimal proposal communication strategy, corresponding theme and graphic approach.
We will count on you to:
- Take a strategic, client-centered approach to every opportunity
- Project manage proposals/presentations aligned with client requirements and company branding
- Develop/drive internal work plans based on external deadlines — and hold pursuit teams accountable
- Research/draft responses to proposal questions in collaboration with content managers and subject matter experts, as needed
- Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion
- Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging deliverables
- Ensure internal procedures and best practices are followed for each project
What you need to have:
- Strong writing, editing and project management skills
- Education: BA/BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication, business writing)
- Experience: 2+ years of proposal writing experience
- Technology: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
- Close attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
- Comfort with ambiguity and frequent change
- High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
- Ability to work collaboratively and be driven by group feedback
What makes you stand out:
- APMP CF or higher Certification
- Experience working in the investments industry
- Prior project management experience with RFI/RFP/DDQs, regardless of industry
- 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.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries.
Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity.
Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics.
Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people.
Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society.
Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
