Strategic Bid & Proposal Specialist

Marsh; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Proposal Specialist to support bid management and proposal development across multiple business lines. The role is hybrid with a minimum of three days in the office and can be based near Mercer offices.

You will collaborate with sales professionals, consultants, and subject matter experts to craft persuasive proposals, executive summaries, and client-ready materials that differentiate Marsh in a competitive marketplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or related field.
• 2–4 years in marketing, sales, or related field; consulting is a plus
• Strong project management, writing, and editing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Create proposal and presentation templates aligned with client requirements and 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

Skills

Project management

Writing

Editing

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Marsh is seeking a Proposal Specialist to support bid management and proposal development across multiple business lines. The role is hybrid with a minimum of three days in the office and can be based near Mercer offices.

You will collaborate with sales professionals, consultants, and subject matter experts to craft persuasive proposals, executive summaries, and client-ready materials that differentiate Marsh in a competitive marketplace.