RFP Analyst

Sun Life•Portland, OR

2d•Remote

About The Position

As the RFP Analyst, you will be responsible for managing, directing, facilitating, responding to, and completing both Request for Proposals and Request for Information documents submitted by Employee Benefit Representatives (sales) on behalf of Prospect Clients. You will support all Life, Disability, Absence / Leave and Supplemental Health Products. They are responsible for facilitating the development of comprehensive responses while coordinating and working with internal business partners including; Distribution, Underwriting, Sales Support and Fulfillment.

Requirements

BA/BS degree preferred or applicable industry specific experience
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and experience
Requires strong time management skills, and demonstrate a responsive, service oriented professional approach
Requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional business relationships across all levels of the organization
Must be detail oriented, well organized and capable of managing a high volume workload with competing demands
Requires strong Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge

Responsibilities

Complete RFP questionnaires on or before due date: Respond with customized, accurate, persuasive responses; collaborate with subject matter experts across all functions, Sales and the Underwriting team to write individualized responses that recognize each customer's unique benefit and service needs
Support the growth and increased functionality of the RFP Response database: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) complete comprehensive annual reviews, update of all responses in database, and add new responses on an ongoing basis as they come up in day-to-day work
Increase the visibility of the RFP Unit: Participate in strategy calls and follow-up calls; create and maintain RFP Unit page on The Source; contribute consistently to Field Talk Online
Proactively identify opportunities in offering solutions to customers: Reach-out to SMEs and collaborate with the Underwriting and Sales team to find ways to effectively position Sun Life's offerings
Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal partners
Utilize technology to efficiently respond to RFP Questionnaires and maintain high quality responses in the RFP database
Meet time service delivery standards
Ability to work with a diverse range of people
Develop and provide RFP responses that help differentiate SLF in the marketplace
Supports the identification and development of best practices
Work effectively in a high volume, transaction-oriented environment with a strong focus on details