Insurance Bid Manager

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in our Dublin/Galway/Cork office:

Insurance Bid/Project Manager - Permanent

What can you expect:

The opportunity to join a highly successful team working with some of Ireland's largest and best-known companies. A team that strive to deliver best practice in bid management and that is a critical component of our growth strategy for Marsh. To build and maintain an excellent rapport with our clients, providers and colleagues across Marsh.

Excellent training and development with the ongoing career opportunities.

What you will be rewarded with:

A flexible and interesting role with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills across a wide range of industry sectors and client types.

Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Healthcare cover
• Study Support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Sports & Social clubs/Wellness Programme
• Paid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave days
• Travel ticket/bike to work/dental are optional
• 35 hour working week

We will rely on you to:

Manage new business and defensive RFP proposals for Corporate clients. Develop compelling proposals for our clients and prospects to support the business in achieving growth targets. Provide support on a range of bid avoidance strategies for clients such as leading Challenge Reviews. Support the business in developing service and placement strategy for large clients. Work with Sales and Industry leadership in the region to develop and implement projects that will deliver growth.

What you will need to have:

• Team working skills and ability to lead project teams successfully.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage at executive level.
• Organisational skills including the ability to manage projects effectively to agreed timescales and outcomes.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Accuracy with good attention to detail and ability to check work of self and others.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• CIP Qualified, (minimum APA required).
• Ability to identify areas to improve efficiency, accuracy and analysis and suggest ways of improvement.

What makes you stand out:

• A desire to learn and develop new skills and areas of expertise.
• Previous bid / project management experience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure and be able to work flexibly when required.
• Creative and growth orientated mind-set.
• Ambition, tenacity, confidence and ability to learn.

MARSH

Marsh is the world's leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 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 Companies (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annualized revenue approaching $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses, including Mercer, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. Learn more about our foundational values, mission and vision for the future by reviewing our Greater Good Policy.