Bid Manager Middle East

Marsh & McLennan; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm in Dubai is seeking an IMPACT Bid Manager to lead business development initiatives during the peak tender season. The role involves managing and coordinating complex bids, producing high-quality proposals, and collaborating with sales teams. Ideal candidates should have advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills and a strong attention to detail, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers significant opportunities for impact and growth within the firm.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and career development

Supportive team environment

Exposure to a thriving market

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience with multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a personable demeanor.
• Background in insurance or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex bids, proposals, RFPs, and tenders from concept to submission.
• Produce high-quality reports, literature, and presentations.
• Monitor project timelines, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint

Hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong research and content writing ability

Exceptional attention to detail

Collaborative team player

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Job description

IMPACT Bid Manager – Middle East

Marsh, part of Marsh McLennan and a global leader in insurance, risk management, and professional services, is seeking a talented IMPACT Bid Manager to join our growing Middle East team in Dubai. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate, visible impact during our busiest season while working alongside a focused, dynamic team that values creativity, precision, and results.

Q1 marks our peak tender season, and we need someone who thrives under pressure and takes ownership of complex initiatives. If you're a detail-oriented professional with strong creative abilities and a passion for delivering winning proposals, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As IMPACT Bid Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our most important business development initiatives. You'll work directly with our sales and client teams to transform bid opportunities into compelling, visually striking proposals that win business. This is a hands‑on role where you'll wear multiple hats - strategist, designer, writer, and project manager - with direct visibility to leadership and measurable impact on our bottom line.

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team of two where your contributions will genuinely shape how we compete and win in the region. Your work will help our brokers close more deals and strengthen relationships with our most important clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate complex new business and defensive bids, proposals, RFPs, and tenders from concept to submission
• Produce high‑quality reports, literature, and presentations that stand out in a competitive market
• Develop research‑backed content on buyers and market opportunities to inform compelling bid strategies
• Coordinate across sales and client executive teams to align messaging and deliverables
• Monitor and manage project timelines, ensuring all deadlines are met with excellence
• Work closely with proposed client service teams to develop winning solutions and presentations
• Drive internal process improvements and champion best practices across the organization

Essential Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint (layouts, Slide Master, animations, and efficient formatting)
• Hands‑on experience with Adobe InDesign
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a bonus
• Proven project management experience - you’re comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
• Strong research and content writing ability with an eye for compelling narratives
• Exceptional attention to detail; errors simply aren’t an option
• Collaborative team player with a personable, professional demeanor
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, small team environment

Nice to Have

• Background in insurance, financial services, or professional services
• Previous bid or proposal management experience
• Journalism or graphic design background
• Sales experience or understanding of sales processes

What We Offer

• A role with genuine impact in a global, industry‑leading organization
• A dynamic, supportive team environment where your contributions are visible and valued
• Based in Dubai - exposure to the Middle East's thriving insurance and business services market
• Opportunities for growth and career development within Marsh McLennan's global platform
• A role that combines strategic thinking with creative execution
• The chance to work on high‑stakes projects with immediate, measurable outcomes

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Please submit your resume and a portfolio or examples of your proposal/presentation work.

Join us and help shape the future of insurance and risk management in the Middle East.

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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Marsh 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 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.