Job Summary:
The Proposal Response Leader will be responsible for managing and delivering written client and prospect responses. Background in insurance preferred or comparable professional services firm to support an understanding of the industry and product areas. Must be organized and have good task and project management skills, capable of multi-tasking to deliver multiple outputs in a timely manner. Role will report through the marketing organization and work alongside our Marketing and Creative services team.
Main responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Refining of RFP/Proposal process that follows and supports the brand standards
- Implementing and leading the RFP/Proposal process
- Working with the company’s team on response strategy and to create written RFP and Proposal responses
- Refine response process and manage the creation, aggregation, and layout activities for responses.
- Work with Creative Services on layout, graphics, and visual brand identity
- Manage and expand RFP and response library
- Collaborate with company’s resources on best practices, templates, and brand standards
Experience and Education Requirements:
Essential:
- Undergraduate college degree from a four-year accredited college/university
- 8 – 10 years in insurance, broking, professional services or reinsurance industry supporting the sales/marketing process.
- 3 – 5 years of experience in the development and completion of proposal and RFP responses
- Strong writing and editing experience
- Ability to use Office, design, and presentation tools
Desirable:
- Creative writing
- Public Speaking and communications training
Key Competencies:
Technical:
- Written communication, grammar, and language skills
- Editing of business documents and presentations
- Ability to interpret and refine complex processes
Behaviours:
Manager/Specialist
Behavioural Competency Level:
- Planning & Organizing
- Communication
- Relationship Building
- Leadership & Influence
- Commercial Credibility
- Driving Change
- Drive & Resilience
- Delivering Solutions
- Big Picture Thinking
