Lead Proposal Writer Job at Lockton Companies in Dallas

Overview

At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.

Secondary locations Houston, San Antonio, Plano, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Austin

Due to our success and increased business opportunities, we are looking for a Lead Proposal Writer who is familiar with constructing answers, creating and editing large documents, and presentation decks, familiar with project management, marketing and writing for corporate audiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, possess the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, the flexibility to easily adapt to changing priorities and desire to engage in new opportunities to learn.

• Responsible for the creation and editing of proposals, sales decks (PowerPoint) and final presentations
• Initiating the writing and coordinating of the activities associated with the Request for Proposal (RFPs) process ensuring the highest quality of service is provided, while remaining consistent with Lockton’s Branding Guidelines
• Create responses using a library of the most up-to-date information and resources for RFP work, which will include answer creation and research
• Participate in the activities involved in the resolution of issues associated with the RFP process ensuring follow-through to resolution
• Partner with producers and management to develop and maintain a keen understanding of our services and capabilities
• Coordinate projects with support from additional support and with strict adherence to detailed customer specifications

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Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in writing, journalism, marketing, advertising, or a related field is required
• Minimum of five years’ experience in proposal preparation and project management
• Strong understanding of health and welfare benefits is preferred
• Proven proficiency in writing, editing, and proofreading
• Advanced technical skills in the use of Microsoft Office suite
• Proven understanding of Requests for Proposals and how to create a sophisticated and detailed response
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate to internal and external customers
• Creative, detail oriented, well organized with the ability to learn, follow instructions, project management, prioritize and self-manage daily workload
• Legal right to work in the United States

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.

At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.

About Lockton

Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 13,100+ Associates doing business in over 155 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.

At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.

How We Will Support You

At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.

We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.

Any Employment Agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of Lockton Companies, Inc. Lockton Companies will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting Employment Agency, person or entity. Employment Agencies, who have fee Agreements with Lockton Companies must submit applicants to the designated Lockton Companies Employment Coordinator to be eligible for placement fees.