RFP Specialist

Department: Sales & Marketing

Status: Full-time

Scope/Impact

The RFP Specialist is responsible for writing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to which the company responds to secure new business.

Develops proposals, bids, quotations, RFP responses, or other documents describing organizational products and services in response to requests from prospective clients.
Collaborates and coordinates with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure content is complete, accurate, and maximizes business opportunities.
Assists with preparation and maintains a repository of templates, standard language, and product collateral or exhibits.
May prepare custom response content for complex or unique inquiries.
Produces all required hard copies and electronic copies for submission.
Binds all hard copies for submission (when required) .
Ships finished responses and tracks delivery.
Updates and manages RFP client reference lists.
Provides support as necessary or required for the RFP/Proposal Team.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, English, Communications, or a similar field of study is required.
Prefer 1-3 years of prior experience with sales support proposal writing or grant writing; experience in the health insurance or employee benefits field a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate complex ideas simply and succinctly.
Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and ease at managing competing demands and determining priorities independently.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment; adaptable when managing multiple, shifting priorities; comfortable with ambiguity.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.