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 Specialist, 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.