The Role
Italy Bid Specialist
The primary responsibility of this position is the development and coordination of bids and presentations for WTW, Italy. In this role, the applicant will ensure that high quality bids, presentations, placemats and ad hoc business development requirements are prepared efficiently and on time. The applicant will participate in the management of transversal projects working across all our business segments including Corporate Risk and Broking and Human Capital and Benefits.
Based in Milan.
Role Criteria
- Produce “high impact” bid documents and presentation materials that are tailored to the client and assist in distinguishing the business area and company from its competitors
- Co-ordinate (project manage) bids (both new business and retenders) ensuring all deadlines are met in-line with client requirements
- Implement the process to validate opportunities and ensure that all resource and compliance requirements are met
- Writing, copy editing, proofing and advising on best practice proposal responses
- Able to hold ‘kick off’ meetings and project manage meetings from start to finish
- Review and, if need be, reshape technical content produced by subject matter experts
- Provide input to post-bid debriefs and support analysis of wins/losses
- Work in line with the research teams to provide client intel pre-bid phase
- Undertake training as and when required to upskill for the role
The Requirements
- Writing, editing and storytelling skills. Produce relevant content and turn technical information into a client-friendly, readily understood bid document
- Excellent organisational and project management skills
- Proven ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
- Ability to think and work creatively and think outside the box
- Good command of Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
- Ability to work with Adobe packages (InDesign, Wordpress for creating microsites) is a big advantage
- Master’s degree in communication or design (with a specialization in project management) or law or equivalent degree
- 2-3 years in services / similar companies
- Fluent spoken and written English Level C1
“Belonging to protected category as per Law 68/99 is the preferred lane”
We’re 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 candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com”