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

Senior Specialist – Proposal Specialist

The Sales Enablement CoE function supports Strategic Bid Center while supporting Mercer across multiple geographies & businesses. You will be part of the Sales Enablement function, primarily focusing on Investment Consulting proposals (RFI/RFP/DDQ). In this role, you will work closely with onshore stakeholders to deliver high-quality proposals within tight deadlines. A strong understanding of US investment proposals (RFPs) is essential to succeed in this position.We will count on you to:Develop initial drafts of US Investment consulting proposals aligned with the defined scope of services outlined in RFIs, RFPs and RFQs, ensuring clarity and strategic relevance.Design and customize strawman frameworks and templates tailored to meet specific RFP submission requirements, enhancing proposal compliance and effectiveness.Collect, analyze, and tailor content in accordance with company policies and RFP criteria to deliver compelling, compliant, and client-focused proposals.Effectively prioritize tasks and manage workload to consistently meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.Maintain comprehensive documentation and manage internal tracking systems to support transparency, audit readiness, and continuous improvement.Facilitate proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders for RFP acknowledgments, knowledge sharing, and strategic discussions with proposal strategists.Actively contribute to the enrichment and maintenance of the domain knowledge repository to support organizational learning and proposal excellence.Lead and support process improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing proposal development efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness.

What you need to have:

Preferred postgraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Commerce, or other relevant fields. MBA (Finance) and CFA or related field (preferred)3-5 years of experience in a pre-sales/ bid management environmentPrevious experience in proposal writing (US Investments - Defined Contribution (DC) and Defined Benefits (DB) and Not-For-Profits (NFPs) will be preferredGood command of MS Office applications (MS-Excel, MS-Word, PowerPoint)Strong written and verbal communicationExperience in sales lifecycle and content management tools like Qorus docs, SharePoint etc. would be preferred

What makes you stand out:

Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solverGood/excellent communication and content writing skills.High attention to detail

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.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.