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Description:
Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position to join our growing team.
Bid Manager (Professional and Financial Services)
Location can be Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide
The Bid Manager handles responses to requests for proposal (RFPs) by coordinating teams, challenging them to effectively create value for the client/prospect, writing/editing proposals and ensuring that the team meets deadlines.
What can you expect:
This role involves working with a motivated team of business development and client servicing professionals who value and respect what a bid professional has to offer our business. You will have access to design experts and be an integral part of a supporting new business and client retention opportunities in Australia.
What is in it for you:
- The opportunity to service and grow a portfolio of diverse clients.
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization
- Great team environment with supportive colleagues
We will count on you to:
As a Bid Manager you will deliver bid and presentation management across a range of new business opportunities and critical account retention assignments. This includes:
- Project management of tender responses and other client/prospect pitch materials - developing and driving project timelines, coordinating internal/external stakeholders and facilitating meetings
- Working with internal stakeholders to develop unique, compelling client value propositions and proposal messaging
- Preparing competitive proposals and tender responses including researching, writing, compiling and editing content to ensure consistent messaging
- Supporting client presentations through development and production of on-message deliverables and supporting teams in preparation and rehearsals
- Assisting with the development of templates, improved systems and processes for measuring bid success
We would like you to have:
- At least three years in a full-time Bid Management role
- Solid stakeholder management, strong interpersonal communication and influencing skills
- Level-headed nature and organised under pressure
- Very strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Confident writer and editor
What makes you stand out:
- Professional Services experience (e.g. Insurance, Banking, Accounting, Legal, Consulting)
- Shipley and/or APMA course work or accreditation is highly regarded
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete Criminal Record check prior to commencement of employment.
At Marsh we recognise that our people have different priorities and commitments. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that supports all of our employees in managing those priorities, and we celebrate the diversity of all the family groups that make up our extended Marsh family.
Marsh is proud to be an accredited Family Friendly Workplace www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.com, and a Work 180 endorsed employer. For information on the benefits and policies at Marsh visit www.work180.com and search "Marsh" under endorsed employers.
Marsh is the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
