Bid Manager

Introduction At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Overview As a Bid Manager, the individual will play a crucial role in driving sales success by managing and coordinating the bid process for their respective branch/(es). This role involves developing and implementing effective bid strategies, ensuring that all proposals are tailored to meet client needs and align with the company's objectives. The Bid Manager will be responsible for building strong relationships with branch and practice leadership, producers, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions for business challenges and process improvements. They will work closely with the Senor Bid Managers to align on divisional strategies and ensure that all initiatives are executed effectively. How you'll make an impact Proposal Development and Project Management: Own and manage complex draft documents and a high volume of projects autonomously, ensuring high-quality work products Develop complex and strategic sales collateral that is well-written, accurate, consistent, in brand, and responsive, reflecting customer-specific themes Collaborate with other team members to gather necessary information and insights for project development Develop project timelines Modify standard content to best respond to questions and ensure compliance with project and RFP requirements Review and edit proposal content for grammar, clarity, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to meet tight deadlines Collaborate with other teams, when needed, to create visually appealing and professional proposal documents Assemble appendix items and supporting documents for RFPs Create and revise Gallagher branded PowerPoint presentations to support proposal development and sales strategies Consult with producers to recommend appropriate products and tools that align with client needs and proposal requirements Maintain a friendly, get-it-done attitude to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment Build and maintain strong relationships with branch partners, serving as a trusted, approachable point of contact Provide helpful, solution-focused support while reinforcing team processes, standards, and boundaries Content Development and Management: Identify content for graphic development to submit to the Creative Team Provide updated proposal responses for inclusion in the RFP database Identify and contact Subject Matter Experts to gather accurate information for proposals, when needed Other duties, as assigned About You 3+ years of insurance industry and proposal development experience, with employee benefits experience preferred Superior writing and editing skills, with excellent communication skills and a customer service mindset Advanced knowledge of proposal processes and proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; proposal software experience preferred Ability to work closely with multi-functional teams to develop customer-specific proposal strategies Excellent time management and organizational skills to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously #LI-AV1 Compensation and benefits At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being Career development opportunities and ongoing learning A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)