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Country
United States
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Virtual
Commutable Distance Required
No
Travel Required
10%
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
14-Nov-2024
Job ID
4749

Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition

The Senior Proposal Specialist coordinates workflow and provides technical expertise in the creation of timely, high quality and compliant proposals, offering proposal expertise to Sales in pursuit of business for employer groups. 

 

Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational, project management, writing and communication skills and the ability to work on multiple proposals simultaneously. Previous experience in the employee benefits marketplace and/or knowledge of the proposal process preferred.  
Key Responsibilities
  • Provides professional proposal packages to sales by delivering timely, high quality and compliant responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for private and public sector opportunities.  
  • Creates concise and accurate case-specific responses for inclusion in proposal packages by accessing question and answer databases, conducting research with product and functional experts, and scripting responses to inquiries.   
  • Contributes to the acquisition of new business and renewals by providing proposal packages that support sales strategies and customer needs. 
  • Protects MetLife's legal position by ensuring all information in proposal packages accurately reflects current capabilities and complies with legal and regulatory guidelines and requirements.   
  • Provides post-proposal support of responses to assist the sales team as necessary. 
  • Participates in training programs. 
  • Identifies and implements process changes to gain efficiencies and improve workflows. 
  • Flexes to support other administrative units or other Proposal Teams during their peak seasons. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned or required. 
Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills 
Required:
  • 3-5 years relevant business experience.  
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities at once.  
  • Communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  • Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 


Preferred:
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Experience in Qvidian. 
  • Previous experience in the employee benefits marketplace and/or knowledge of the proposal process. 
  • Familiarity with RFP documents. 
 

At MetLife, we’re leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.


The salary range for applicants for this position is 56,700 to 95,500.
Benefits We Offer

 Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2024 "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™ for 2024, as well as the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For ®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
56,700 to 95,500