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Senior Proposal Specialist (Phoenix)

Senior Proposal Specialist (Phoenix)

Marsh & McLennanPhoenix, AZ, United States
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Sr. Proposal Specialist

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center team at Mercer. This role will be based in Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Boise, Spokane or Phoenix.

The Sr. Proposal Specialist is an individual contributor role on a tight-knit team of strategic bid specialists. Your primary responsibility will be to provide bid management and proposal / presentation support across multiple lines of business. You will partner with cross-functional pursuit teams, including sales professionals, consultants and subject matter experts, on an assigned project basis.

We will count on you to :

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

What you need to have :

  • Strong writing, editing and project management skills
  • High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
  • Close attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
  • Comfort with ambiguity and frequent change
  • Ability to work collaboratively and be driven by group feedback
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • BA / BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication); or
  • 5 - 7 years of experience in marketing, sales or a related field (professional services or consulting industry a plus!)

    • What makes you stand out?

  • A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things
  • Experience strategizing digital deliverables (microsites, videos, etc.)
  • 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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    Proposal Specialist • Phoenix, AZ, United States