Lead Proposal Writer, Employee Benefits

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.

Responsibilities

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

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

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