Proposal & Bid Management Analyst

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Sales Enablement team at Mercer. This role will be based in Lisbon. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This is a support role on a tight-knit team of strategic bid specialists. Your primary responsibility will be to provide bid management and proposal/presentation support across Health, Wealth and Career solutions.

As a Proposal & Bid Management Analyst, you will support senior strategists with cross-functional pursuit teams that include sales professionals, consultants and subject matter experts, on an assigned project basis.

We will count on you to:

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

What you need to have:

• A degree in any business, marketing, journalism or communications related fields.
• 1 to 2 years of project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (C1).
• Strong project management, writing and editing skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Close attention to detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Comfort with ambiguity and frequent change.
• High sense of personal accountability and self-motivation.
• Ability to work collaboratively and be driven by group feedback.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

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/DDQs, regardless of industry.
• A thirst for knowledge and passion for trying new things.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Qvidian or online bid procurement tools (such as Ariba).

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.