Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aflac is an insurance company seeking a Proposal Writer II to prepare high-quality RFPs, proposals, presentations, and bids. The role collaborates with underwriters, sales professionals, marketing teams, and subject matter experts to research, write, edit, coordinate, and maintain proposal materials while supporting business development and underwriting activities.
Responsibilities
- With limited supervision, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, relies on knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices in the preparation of high-quality, RFP Spreadsheets and formal RFPs, customized proposals, presentations, and bids working in conjunction with underwriters and sales professionals
- Observes and assists more experienced team members underwrite yearly renewals of group cases and/or review individual account underwriting cases based on thorough analysis of the group’s financial condition, participation percentage, type of industry, participating employee demographics, and past claim experience
- Identifies and communicates recommended improvements of processes and information for bid and proposal packages; comprehends prospective client requirements; researches and drafts responses to formal Request For Proposal (RFP) questions enhancing the responses to meet or exceed the client’s requirements positioning Aflac to win
- Coordinates with subject matter experts within marketing and other divisions in the enhancement of proposals to increase win rate; in partnership with the Underwriters, communicates bid information to sales personnel; assists to increase percentage of bids won
- Researches, compiles, writes, edits, and proofreads proposals, bids, and other written documents, as requested by the sales and management; validates contractual and documentation packages for quality, accuracy, persuasiveness, and compliance with company practices
- Integrates the various pieces of information gathered from all departments into a comprehensive presentation; creates and modifies graphics to convey ideas, methodologies, and approaches
- Maintains the internal archive of proposal documents, product information, correspondence, and other proposal information; organizes and maintains proposal and product data using print and electronic tools to ensure that current and accurate information is captured appropriately
- Provides research, administration, and coordination for all forms of proposal research; provides reports based on findings; locates statistical data and interprets in various formats to the team and/or management
- Resolves problems and answers questions from sales professionals pertaining to assigned proposals; works independently to analyze issues to determine best solutions; sets priorities, plans and organizes workload, and meets established deadlines; maintains consistent communication with the Underwriter and Aflac departments to ensure issues are resolved
- Assists in analyzing risk and financial data to underwrite new business opportunities for smaller or less complex group cases as needed; works closely with more experienced underwriters to learn Aflac’s products and processes
- Performs other duties as required
Skills
- Strong proficiency in editing, proofreading, and word processing
- Exemplary oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers
- Problem-solving, analytical, and teamwork/facilitating skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and do what it takes to get the job done
- Knowledge of Aflac's products and systems, procedures, policy data, benefit plans, company terminology, and field force
- Proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office suite software
- Bachelor's Degree In a related field
- 2 years of work-related experience
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience writing in a business environment
- Insurance industry experience
- Experience supporting a sales function
Benefits
- Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Health care flexible spending
- Dependent care flexible spending
- Aflac supplemental Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity policies offered at no cost to the employee
- 401(k) plans
- Annual bonuses
- An opportunity to purchase company stock
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
- State-mandated sick leave, if eligible (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
- Other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
- Sick and safe leave, adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities, in accordance with applicable leave laws
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