Manager – Proposal Specialist | Mercer, Gurugram, India

Job Description

Summary

Mercer, a global leader in investment consulting and professional services, is seeking a Manager – Proposal Specialist in Gurugram. This role focuses on preparing high-quality proposals, RFPs, and RFIs for US-based clients while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have strong bid management, content development, and stakeholder engagement skills. Join Mercer to contribute to strategic client solutions, improve proposal processes, and enhance business development success.

Job Details at a Glance

Core Responsibilities

As a Proposal Specialist, you will:

• Prepare high-value RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, and investment consulting proposals for US-based stakeholders.
• Review client materials to gain a complete understanding of scope and requirements.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams and strategists to resolve open items and ensure proposal alignment.
• Perform final reviews of proposal drafts to maintain high-quality standards.
• Develop templates, systems, and processes to measure RFP success and improve efficiency.
• Manage content databases, update proposal language, and extract best practice content.
• Coordinate full-service proposals, ensuring timely submission within SLA/TAT.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders for acknowledgments, knowledge sharing, and analysis discussions.
• Train and coach new hires in proposal processes and best practices.
• Drive process improvements, maintain compliance, and provide timely updates to management.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, with exceptional business writing and proofreading skills.
• Advanced proposal development, editing, and content management abilities.
• Experience in bid management and pre-sales environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and proposal tools such as Dynamics CRM, QorusDocs/Qvidian, SharePoint, RFPIO.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to multi-task effectively.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Science, Technology, Mathematics, or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in pre-sales, bid management, or proposal management in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of investment consulting, Defined Contribution (DC), Defined Benefits (DB), and Not-for-Profits (NFPs) plan types.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple proposals.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience managing proposals for US-based clients.
• Strong understanding of RFP lifecycle and client expectations.
• Ability to analyze client requirements and deliver culturally-sensitive, high-quality proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and train team members.

Why Join Mercer

• Work with a global leader in investment consulting and professional services.
• Gain exposure to high-value client engagements and strategic business development.
• Professional growth through mentorship, learning, and challenging projects.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Access to competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid work flexibility.

Apply Now

Take your career to the next level with Mercer. Apply today through the official careers page: Mercer Careers