Proposal Specialist

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We are seeking a talented individual to join our Strategic Bid Center at Mercer
. This role can be based in Atlanta (GA), Boise (), Chicago (IL), Denver (CO), Portland (OR), or Salt Lake City (UT), and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

• Create proposal and presentation templates aligned with client requirements and company branding
• Develop and drive internal work plans based on external deadlines — and hold pursuit teams accountable
• Research and 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 and differentiators
• Write creative, persuasive executive summaries that follow best‑practice approaches
• Partner with a graphic designer to develop engaging finalist presentation materials

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
• 2-4 years in marketing, sales, or related field; experience in professional services or consulting is a plus!
• Strong project management, writing, and editing skills
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
• Detail‑oriented while maintaining a big‑picture perspective
• Comfortable with ambiguity and frequent change
• High sense of personal accountability and self‑motivation
• Collaborative mindset, open to team feedback
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

• A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things
• Experience strategizing for digital deliverables (microsites, videos, etc.)
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Qorusdocs, or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba)

• 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 an impact on 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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $68,500 to $137,000. 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, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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 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.

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Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.