Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our Global Commercial Team at Mercer Marsh Benefits. This is a flexible, hybrid role which will preferably be based in London, but other UK office locations may 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. You will collaborate with teams and stakeholders globally to develop detailed and unique responses to bid and tender documents, taking the lead on the bid management process while 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.

What you need to have:

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Conduct 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 branding
• A customer-focused, innovative approach to win strategy development and storytelling.
• Demonstrable ability to manage high-value bids to a defined process with a track record of delivering quality bids in a timely fashion.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, manage multiple projects and perform under pressure.
• Excellent communication and writing skills with the ability to build relationships and influence where required.
• Research/draft responses to proposal questions in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits through completion.
• Evidence of analytical skills and a good eye for detail; producing appropriate, accurate, high quality written work within challenging work limits while holding pursuit teams accountable.
• A willingness and desire to embrace AI.
• University Degree (preferably in business, journalism, marketing, English, communication).

What makes you stand out:

• Experience within the HR/employee benefits/wellbeing sector is advantageous, but not essential.
• A passion for creating standout responses that differentiate our proposal for clients and demonstrate understanding of their business challenges and goals.
• APMP Foundation level is advantageous but not essential. Demonstrating ongoing interest in bid and proposal fields is important.
• Familiarity with QorusDocs, Adobe and online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba).

Why join our team:

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Career opportunities, benefits and rewards to enhance well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their objectives and shape the future of work. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and provide reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you have a disability that may require adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, with in-office days and remote work as appropriate. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or onsite with clients at least three days per week.