Proposal Specialist

Thane - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced detailoriented Proposal Specialist to partner with the Bid Team in FINEX Great Britain (GB) comprising the Senior Director of Bid Management and the Senior Graphic this highvisibility role you will collaborate across key FINEX practices predominantly Financial Institutions Cyber D&O and Professional Indemnity while project managing Request for Proposals (RFPs) endtoend uplifting proposal content quality driving adoption of technologies and contributing to continuous improvement of FINEX sales and bid processes.

What youll bring:

Proven experience in proposals/bids or pursuit management within professional or financial services; adept at coordinating complex multistakeholder responses under time pressure.
Strong project management planning and facilitation skills; comfortable setting structure timelines and accountability.
Stakeholder savvy and collaboration: confidently engaging senior colleagues and cross- specialist teams.
Fluency with collaboration platforms (Teams SharePoint) and enthusiasm for process and technology improvement in proposal environments.
Personal qualities: conscientious proactive detailoriented organised curious and resilient; a supportive team player who constructively challenges for better outcomes.

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

Sales pipeline enablement for FINEX practices

Attend pretender meetings to capture business context decision drivers and success criteria.
Research and prepare concise briefing papers (company profile business model peer set industry dynamics) to inform pursuit strategy.
On select opportunities project manage the sales cycle from initial engagement through to close orchestrating milestones owners and decision checkpoints.
Improve waysofworking by maintaining and evolving the FINEX Bid/Proposal resources significantly the FINEX Sales Hub.

Proposal Management and Development

Responsible for the end-to-end proposal process on FINEX RFPs scheduling capturing the storyboard content curation as directed compliance checks and reviews ensuring on-time clientcentric professionally grounded outputs.
Collaborate with FINEX GB Graphic Designer to bring creativity and fresh thinking to how we present concepts proposals and Executive Summaries and potential use of alternative technology e.g. Turtl
Build strong relationships with FINEX colleaguessubject matter experts and wider WTW enterprise teams to ensure timely high-quality responses.
Ensure alignment with CRB standards for messaging design and compliance.

Operational excellence and process improvements

Maintain and improve the FINEX Bid Management/Sales Hub space so colleagues can quickly find guidance templates and exemplars.
Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of Co-pilot (building of agents) Loopio Centralised Content Repository and other AI tools.
Facilitate tech adoption on Request for proposal (RFP) development through training support and personal use as a lead contributor.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum bachelors degree a must
Bachelors degree in business marketing communications or another related field desired
APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification preferred
5 years of experience in proposal management or sales operations preferably in a global delivery or professional services environment.
Proven ability to manage complex proposals independently.
Strong communication project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
Experience with tools like Turtl Loopio Proposal Central and AI content platforms such as Co-pilot.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Preferred Skills

Experience in the insurance or broking industry especially CRB.
Strong content writing/editing skills and understanding of proposal best practices.
Ability to work in a matrixed fast-paced environment with global teams.

Communication

Excellent communication skills along with strong writing and editing skills required.
Tenacity for following up with a broad range of stakeholders.
Ability to network with entire Willis Towers Watson organization and get things done by building bridges.
Proactive approach results focused highly motivated self-starter.
Strong can-do attitude positive towards change
Works well with teams and promotes best practice sharing.
Comfortable in Individual Contributor kind of role

Willing to work in UK working hours

The Application Process

Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
Stage 3: Live video or in person interview with hiring manager and team
Stage 4: Offer and onboarding

Were committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers from the application process through to joining WTW please email

Required Experience:

DescriptionAbout the roleWe are seeking an experienced detailoriented Proposal Specialist to partner with the Bid Team in FINEX Great Britain (GB) comprising the Senior Director of Bid Management and the Senior Graphic this highvisibility role you will collaborate across key FINEX practices predomi...