Proposal Specialist

Marsh McLennan

Proposal Specialist supporting business development at Mercer. Collaborating with teams to craft compelling presentations and proposals across business lines.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,500 - $137,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in proposal development, project management, and persuasive writing, with a strong focus on client-centered strategies and collaboration. Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools to create engaging presentations and manage documentation effectively.

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Proposal DevelopmentProject ManagementPersuasive WritingMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Proposal WritingEditingResearchPresentation DevelopmentExecutive Summaries

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedAdaptabilityCollaborative MindsetAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

MarketingSalesProfessional ServicesConsultingClient-Centered Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create proposal and presentation templates aligned with client requirements and company 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Journalism, Marketing, English, Communications, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience
2-4 years in marketing, sales, or related field; experience in professional services or consulting is a plus!
Strong project management, writing, and editing skills
Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
Detail-oriented while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Comfortable with ambiguity and frequent change
High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation
Collaborative mindset, open to team feedback
Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and welfare benefits
tuition assistance
401K savings and other retirement programs
employee assistance programs