RFP Writer Communications Specialist - Employee Benefits
At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.
As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide. More information is available at www.alliant.com.
SUMMARY
Responsible for researching and completing RFPs for Alliant employee benefits local office. Additionally, responsible for assisting with researching, writing/creating, designing, and executing communication collateral to support account management and sales efforts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Writes tailored, persuasive, high-quality responses to RFPs to support the firm’s business development efforts.
• Identifies creative ways to convey information visually and collaborates with other team members to create or improve graphics.
• Utilizes the firm's tools and databases and collaborates with teams across the organization to craft differentiated, well-positioned responses; ensures that questions are comprehensively answered and that written responses are appropriately customized for the specific opportunity.
• Works within our structured, organized RFP process incorporating stakeholder inputs, reviews, and strict deadlines.
• Develops a strong knowledge base of the firm's products and approach and other aspects of the corporate platform to understand and respond to client requests effectively requests.
• Writes and maintains content in the RocketDocs database according to an established refresh schedule.
• Contributes to improving processes for working with subject matter experts to facilitate accurate and effective description of capabilities in sales proposals.
• Optimizes end-to-end proposal process to ensure quality and efficiency: Edits proposals for responsiveness, accuracy, style, and adherence to sales strategy.
• Helps develop internal customer feedback mechanisms to support continuous quality management.
• Assist with creating and updating client communication materials, including benefit brochures, cards, posters, postcards, and flyers.
• Supports projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely completion and meeting project deadlines within established constraints, such as time, cost, and quality standards.
• Partners with various internal and external contacts to create results-oriented communication programs.
• Assists with creating, designing, and distributing internal/Sales communication materials, including sales brochures, one pager, ads, and presentations.
• Supports Producers and Consultants with Salesforce; and develops a strong knowledge to be an SME.
• Prepares, proofs, prints, and binds documents and presentations.
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).
• Other duties as assigned.
Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree, in Communication Arts or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Two (2) or more years, relevant employee benefit-related communications experience within a consulting or corporate environment
Project management experience a plus
Strong portfolio exhibiting excellent writing skills
Valid Insurance License, or must be obtained, within 90 Days
SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines
Strong troubleshooting skills
Self-motivated with strong work ethic and attitude
Ability to project a professional image in action and appearance with all stakeholders
Proficient in MS Office Suite including PowerPoint
Ability to meet very tight turnaround times on multiple projects
Current knowledge of health and welfare benefits a plus
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We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the “Apply Now" button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, click here.
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Min Hiring Rate $85,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $90,000.00