We are seeking an experienced Bid Manager to join our global commercial team at Mercer Marsh Benefits. This is a flexible, hybrid working role which will preferably be based in London, but we are able to consider other UK office locations 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. The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with a variety of teams and stakeholders globally across the business and externally, to develop detailed and unique responses to bid and tender documents, taking the lead on the bid management process whilst 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.

WE WILL COUNT ON YOU TO:

• 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 our 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.
• Conducting feedback/lessons learned sessions with a variety of stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience within the HR/employee benefits/wellbeing sector is advantageous, but not essential; we are looking for the brightest talent to join us.
• A passion for creating standout responses that will truly differentiate our proposal for our clients, demonstration understanding of their business challenges and goals.
• Accredited to APMP Foundation level will be advantageous, but not essential. Having a demonstrable interest and connection to furthering your skills and understanding the broader bid and proposal field is important – we’re an innovative team who are always looking to improve, in line with best practices.
• Familiarity with QorusDocs, Adobe and online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba).

Please refer the Job description for details