Proposal & Bid Management Analyst

About the role

Marsh is looking for a Proposal & Bid Management Analyst to join its Sales Enablement team within the People and Investments business, based in Lisbon. It is a hybrid role with at least three days a week in the office, supporting a tight-knit team of strategic bid specialists. You will provide bid management and proposal/presentation support across Health, Wealth and Career solutions, supporting senior strategists on cross-functional pursuit teams.

Key responsibilities

• Project manage proposals and presentations aligned with client requirements and company branding.
• Support senior Proposals Strategists with more complex bids as needed.
• Develop internal work plans based on external deadlines and hold pursuit teams accountable.
• Research and draft responses to proposal questions with subject matter experts.
• Edit and peer review colleagues' work to ensure accurate and complete RFP responses.
• Own master documents and incorporate multiple rounds of edits.
• Partner with a graphic designer on finalist presentation materials.
• Ensure internal procedures and best practices are followed for each project.

Required profile

• Degree in a business, marketing, journalism or communications-related field.
• 1 to 2 years of project management experience.
• C1-level English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work with ambiguity and frequent change, and show strong accountability and self-motivation.

Required skills

• Microsoft 365: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• Preferred: experience in a Mercer line of business, prior RFI/RFP/DDQ project management, and familiarity with SharePoint, Qvidian or online bid procurement tools such as Ariba.

What we offer

• Professional development opportunities and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant, inclusive culture and a range of career opportunities.
• Benefits and rewards designed to enhance well-being.