RFP Analyst

Symetra

7d • $25 - $41 • Hybrid

About The Position

Symetra has an exciting opportunity to join our Stop Loss team as a Request for Proposal Analyst!
About the role
As a request for proposal analyst, you will supplement sales efforts for sales teams within the Benefits division. Sales efforts include timely logging of all requests for proposals (RFPs), obtaining required information necessary for underwriting to review, and monitoring the RFP process to ensure compliance. The position involves having an excellent understanding of how Symetra products fit within the external marketplace and leveraging it to add value to the business.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 1 - 2 years prior administrative, office support or industry related experience.
• Sales Aptitude and ability to communicate contract provisions to customers.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage effective communication and anticipate customer needs.
• Proficient in computer skills, familiar with Windows (to include MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook).
• Excellent time management skills, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrate ongoing self-development.
• Strong customer services skills for internal and external customers.
• Ability to be persistent while maintaining professionalism in obtaining information to quote.
• Strong mathematics aptitude.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Problem identification and independent problem solving and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Review and submit RFP requests for evaluation within a timely manner.
• Enter RFP data into the appropriate database.
• Ensure all requirements needed to assess risk are received and delivered to Underwriting.
• Request additional information if needed.
• Identify and initiate RFP questionnaire requests.
• Continually monitor RFP due dates and actively manage RFP process to ensure compliance.
• Partner with sales team to ensure timely delivery of proposal and any sales material, if needed.
• Follow RFP Mailbox records management process. Maintain sales activity request logs.
• Provide back-up support to other field offices when needed.
• Other tasks or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%
• Paid time away including vacation and sick time, flex days and ten paid holidays
• Give back to your community and double your impact through our company matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED