Senior Proposal Specialist
Marsh McLennan
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Senior Proposal Specialist
Marsh McLennan
Gurgaon/Gurugram
Not disclosed
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Job Description
Senior Specialist - Proposal Specialist
Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Sales Enablement CoE team at Mercer, a Marsh Business. This role will be based in Gurugram. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Senior Specialist – Proposal Specialist
The Sales Enablement CoE function supports Strategic Bid Center while supporting Mercer across multiple geographies & businesses. You will be part of the Sales Enablement function, primarily focusing on Investment Consulting proposals (RFI/RFP/DDQ). In this role, you will work closely with onshore stakeholders to deliver high-quality proposals within tight deadlines. A strong understanding of US investment proposals (RFPs) is essential to succeed in this position.
We will count on you to:
- Develop initial drafts of US Investment consulting proposals aligned with the defined scope of services outlined in RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, ensuring clarity and strategic relevance.
- Design and customize strawman frameworks and templates tailored to meet specific RFP submission requirements, enhancing proposal compliance and effectiveness.
- Collect, analyze, and tailor content in accordance with company policies and RFP criteria to deliver compelling, compliant, and client-focused proposals.
- Effectively prioritize tasks and manage workload to consistently meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation and manage internal tracking systems to support transparency, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.
- Facilitate proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders for RFP acknowledgments, knowledge sharing, and strategic discussions with proposal strategists.
- Actively contribute to the enrichment and maintenance of the domain knowledge repository to support organizational learning and proposal excellence.
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing proposal development efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness.
What you need to have:
- Preferred postgraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Commerce, or other relevant fields. MBA (Finance) and CFA or related field (preferred)
- 3-5 years of experience in a pre-sales/ bid management environment
- Previous experience in proposal writing (US Investments - Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefits (DB) and Not-For-Profits (NFPs) will be preferred
- Good command of MS Office applications (MS-Excel, MS-Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Experience in sales lifecycle and content management tools like Qorus docs, SharePoint etc. would be preferred
What makes you stand out:
- Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
- Good/excellent communication and content writing skills.
- High attention to detail
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.
Experience Level
Senior LevelJob role
Work location
Gurugram - DLF Building, India
Department
Sales & BD
Role / Category
BD / Pre Sales
Employment type
Full Time
Shift
Day Shift
Job requirements
Experience
Min. 3 years
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Marsh McLennan
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