Bid Manager - Employee Benefits

Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Bid Manager

to join our

Global Commercial Team

at Mercer Marsh Benefits. This is a flexible, hybrid working role which will preferably be based in London, but other UK office locations can be considered for the right candidate.As a Bid Manager, you’ll be fast-learning, self-motivated, highly organised and creative in order to drive revenue growth by supporting our global commercial team in its goal of winning new business and client rebid opportunities. The successful candidate will collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders globally across the business and externally to develop detailed and unique responses to bid and tender documents, taking the lead on the bid management process whilst ensuring our bid library is up to date. You’ll join a passionate, client-centric and growing global team responsible for a portfolio of clients that contributes a significant portion of revenue annually and is key to Mercer Marsh Benefits growth strategy.We will count on you to:Contribute to planned and sustained business growth through the successful completion and progression of high-value, complex bids and tenders across both new and existing business for our Global Benefits Management and Darwin solutions.Ensure compliant, engaging and standout bids are submitted, in line with best bid and proposal practices. We’re looking for someone who’s creative, with exemplary writing and bid management skills.Ensure that all aspects of the bid criteria are completed in line with tender instructions and achieving tender deadlines by managing and motivating subject matter experts in the business effectively.Monitor, review and evaluate bids/tenders proactively, identify learning from all submitted bids and ensure that lessons are addressed and reflected in future bids/tenders.Contribute to the management of the bid library, ensuring that all content is kept current and liaising with subject matter experts where applicable.Conducting feedback/lessons learned sessions with a variety of stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.What you need to have

Experience in writing and project managing proposals/presentations, aligned with client requirements and company brandingA customer-focused, innovative approach to win strategy development and storytellingDemonstrable ability to manage high-value bids to a defined process with a track record of delivering quality bids in a timely fashionProficient in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and TeamsAbility to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and perform under pressureExcellent communication and writing skills with the ability to build relationships and influence where requiredResearch/draft responses to proposal questions in collaboration with subject matter expertsOwn master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completionEvidence of analytical skills and a good eye for detail; producing high-quality written work within challenging deadlines while holding pursuit teams accountableA willingness and desire to embrace AIUniversity Degree (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, or communication)What makes you stand out

Experience within the HR/employee benefits/wellbeing sector is advantageous, but not essentialA passion for creating standout responses that differentiate proposals for clientsAPMP Foundation level (advantageous, not essential); willingness to further bid/proposal skillsFamiliarity with QorusDocs, Adobe and online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba)Why join our team

Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leadersA vibrant and inclusive culture with opportunities to create impact for colleagues, clients and communitiesCareer opportunities, benefits and rewards to enhance wellbeingMercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their objectives. Marsh McLennan serves clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit mercer.com. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment and is an equal opportunities employer. We provide reasonable adjustments to candidates with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you require accommodations, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, with a mix of remote work and in-office collaboration. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per ..... full job details .....