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Our Pursuit team is looking to add a Manager. This position can be located in Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Cleveland, OH, or Southfield, MI. This is a hybrid opportunity. You will have the flexibility to work in the office and at home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Serve as a manager on the commercial risk solutions pursuit team. This position will report directly to the Director of Risk Solutions and require strong proposal management skills. You must have the ability to drive change, manage the team's day-to-day workflow, and serve as an escalation point and relationship bridge between the sales leaders, account teams, and proposal managers. Skills and experience that will lead to success Understanding industry and practice business Demonstrate experience coaching and inspiring team members Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams on multiple projects Demonstrate ability to prioritize projects, keep commitments, and consistently deliver highly effective bids Self-initiative and desire for continuing professional growth along with the acquisition of new skills and expertise to meet the challenges of a competitive marketplace Ability to articulate and follow Aon policies, procedures, and best practices Demonstrate success in aligning strategies with client needs, budgets, and goals Positive and inclusive attitude, execution of change management objectives Ability to partner with designers to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful; assist teams with custom graphic creation and drafting initial presentations Requirements Minimum 8-10 years professional work experience in bid management required, commercial risk solutions industry experience required Prior management experience strongly preferred Significant background in the development of proposal responses; strong editing skills required Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines Experience providing strategic direction to account teams Ability to learn quickly and show flexibility to adapt in a growing group, working both independently and with a team mentality Use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways Advanced knowledge of proposal management software (SharePoint, Loopio, Monday.com etc.) strongly preferred Advanced Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge required Education Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, marketing, or related fields in communication required How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equa