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At Mercer, we are empowering employers to manage health and benefits costs, improve the quality and cost of care, and simplify the experience for everyone. Our Strategic Bid Center is growing are we are looking for experienced Proposal Specialist to join our team. The Proposal Specialist supports the organization's business development and sales activities by targeting new business opportunities and renewals What can you expect? * This 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 proposal/presentation templates 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 subject matter experts * Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion * Facilitate strategy discussions to identify client-centered value propositions/differentiators * Write creative, persuasive executive summaries that follow best-practice approaches * Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging finalist presentation materials What you need to have: * Strong project management, writing and editing skills * 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 * Technology: Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel * Education: BA/BS (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication); or * Experience: 2+ 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 for digital deliverables (microsites, videos, etc.) * Familiarity with SharePoint, Qvidian or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba) * Don't meet all of the qualifications, but excited about the opportunity? If you are confident in your ability to take on the role, and believe you could be a good fit for our organization, tell us why! Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer 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 affilia To view the full job description,