Company:Marsh
Description:Marsh has an amazing opportunity for a Senior Proposal Specialist that can be in any of our US- based locations close to any of our Marsh offices.
Senior Proposal Specialist
IMPACT is an internal resource group devoted to increasing the success rate of gaining, retaining, and expanding business for the company. In this role, the Proposal Manager (PM) handles responses to requests for proposal (RFPs) by coordinating teams, challenging them to effectively create value for the client/prospect, writing/editing proposals, and ensuring that the team meets deadlines. The IMPACT process focuses on creating value propositions by questioning, researching, communicating, and translating client needs to Marsh solutions.
The IMPACT PM designs project plans; facilitates strategy sessions by engaging others to develop critical ideas, messages, and content; and drives hands on project implementation. This position is for a seasoned professional individual contributor in Proposal Specialists, who works independently with minimal supervision. This position develops original content for company responses to Requests for Proposal and project manages the proposal process to ensure smooth execution.
What s in it for you?
32; A0A company with a strong brand and strong results to match
32; A0Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.
32; A0Competitive pay (salary and performance bonus potential) and full benefits package 60 starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STI/LTI, life insurance, generous 401k match AND contribution).
32; A0Flexible work opportunities for work/life balance
32; A0Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We will count on you to:
32; A0Writes persuasive proposal/presentation content and executive summaries that is geared toward readers needs and level of knowledge and that follows company best practice approach.
32; A0Reviews Requests for Proposals for complete understanding of proposal submission requirements.
32; A0Identifies major strategic opportunities within proposals to help team extract and create more value for/from clients.
32; A0Facilitates opportunity strategy formulation, working closely with Client Managers/consulting team to help identify client/prospect business-drivers, and creates the optimal proposal communication strategy, corresponding theme and graphic approach.
32; A0Determines research needs, delegates or performs as appropriate.
32; A0Identifies internal points of contact to request practice- and project-specific information when information cannot be found in knowledge management system.
32; A0Works actively with design team to create optimal design approach/concept, including storyboarding, for opportunity and facilitates design review process.
32; A0Manages the proposal/presentation development process, assuming total responsibility for management of the proposal/presentation development process for small/low complexity projects and major responsibility for large/complex projects.
What you need to have:
32; A0Bachelors degree in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication, or other relevant specialty.
32; A07-10 years experience in relevant capacity.
32; A0Excellent organizational and communication skills including facilitation, writing, and editing.
32; A0Prior RFP and proposal experience (preferably working with commercial insurance RFPs)
What makes you stand out:
32; A0Any outside of the box or unique skillsets that could be leveraged as an added benefit to the role 60 these might include, digital, technology, web platforms, graphic design, etc.
32; A0Compelling work product examples 60 written or visual
32; A0Priority consideration for experience in the insurance or brokerage industry
Why join our team:
32; A0We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
32; A0We 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.
32; A0Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
