Proposal Specialist

Join to apply for the Proposal Specialist role at Mercer. We are seeking a talented individual to join our Sales Enablement team in Lisbon. This hybrid role requires working at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Project manage proposals/presentations aligned with client requirements and company branding in order to respond to client RFPs.
• 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.
• Ensure internal procedures and best practices are followed for each project.

Qualifications

• A degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Power
  Point, Excel, and Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C2).
• Strong understanding of the end‑to‑end pursuit lifecycle and excellence in project management, writing and editing.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• High attention to detail while keeping the bigger picture in view.
• Comfort with ambiguity and frequent change.

What makes you stand out

• Experience working in a Mercer line of business (Benefits, Investments, Pensions, HR consulting).
• Prior project management experience with RFI, RFP, or DDQs, regardless of industry.
• A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things.
• Familiarity with Share
  Point, Qvidian, Qorus
  Docs, or other online bid procurement tools such as Ariba.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• An inclusive culture with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make impact for clients and communities.
• Career opportunities, benefits, and rewards that enhance well‑being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh Mc
Lennan, is a global leader helping clients realize investment objectives, shape the future of work, and enhance health and retirement outcomes.

Marsh Mc
Lennan is committed to diversity, inclusion, and flexible work. All colleagues are expected to be onsite at least three days a week in their local office or with clients.