<p>We are seeking a talented proposal specialist to join our corporate Marketing + Communications team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with passionate, creative individuals who are focused on advancing the brand in the ever-changing world of insurance. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth by crafting compelling, tailored responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs).</p><p><br></p><p>The proposal specialist will play a vital role on our team, aiding proposal development and coordination, as well as sales presentation design and project management. If you are an organized team player who enjoys crafting compelling content aimed at securing new business opportunities, this is the job for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop high-quality, persuasive content that aligns with MJ’s brand, voice, and strategy.</li><li>Analyze incoming RFP requests to understand requirements, ensure it meets scorecard criteria, coordinate input sessions with consulting team, and contribute to proposal strategy discussions.</li><li>Draft, review, and edit proposal responses, executive summaries, and supporting materials, ensuring content is client-focused, persuasive, and aligned with brand standards.</li><li>Responsible for managing multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring that each submission is clear, accurate, and strategically positioned to win.</li><li>Leverage and maintain the proposal content library, ensuring high-quality, reusable content is current, relevant, and accurate.</li><li>Manage proposal timelines, tasks, deliverables, ensuring on time delivery of all submissions, while balancing concurrent deadlines.</li><li>Conduct thorough reviews for accuracy, compliance, and clarity, with special attention to detail incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders, where appropriate.</li><li>Support continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and templates to enhance team efficiency and quality of responses.</li><li>Assist in tracking proposal success rates, feedback, and post-submission insights to refine future responses.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Technical Functions:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Familiarity with proposal software (e.g. Loopio, RFPIO, or equivalent) for content management and workflow automation.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.</li></ul>