At The Standard, you’ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.
Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We’re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what’s right – across the company and in our local communities.
We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.
Ready to reach your highest potential? Let’s work together.
The Retirement Plans team at The Standard is hiring a Proposal Writer! This position will deliver quality communications that support and shape the Retirement Plans (RP) business and sales goals as these are key to The Standard’s success. Our team is seeking a candidate who will provide leadership in driving sales and retention through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process that helps spotlight our organization. This includes timely updates of our response database, delivering superior RFP responses maintaining high quality standards, partnering with the sales and topic experts to position response and much more.
Utilize company product and service knowledge, as well as writing ability, to prepare and deliver high quality Request for Proposal (RFP) responses that reflect the unique value proposition and market differentiation of the Retirement Plans (RP) business unit.
Manage the RFP process, including developing and implementing recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of RFP responses and improve success.
Lead the development of custom and stock proposals which effectively position The Standard as the preferred provider as part of the sales and client retention process
Manage the proposal response database and perform quarterly review and updates to responses as needed, including updates to all institutional partner online RFP databases; Serve as key liaison with RP subject matter experts to obtain consultative responses to RFP questions as needed.
* Ability to work remotely within the United States is a requirement of the role. *
Skills and Background You’ll Need
Prior experience in a proposal writing setting required - proposal writing, marketing, product support, or communications experience is preferred. Prior experience in the retirement space is preferred.
Strong project management skills to assure all tasks are identified and completed within tight deadlines. This includes organizational, planning and decision-making skills to coordinate multiple proposals and projects.
Strong technical experience with Salesforce preferred. Must have strong experience using Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with dedicated RFP software, Qvidian, preferred. Other industry sales tools such as RPAG, FiRM, etc. are a plus.
RPF ASPPA (Retirement Plan Fundamentals - American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries) designation preferred, but not required. Completion of the ASPPA course will be required within 6 months of hire.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years of proposal writing required.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in marketing-related field or Communications is preferred.
Key Behaviors of a Successful Candidate
Winning together: Work as a collaborative member on the Retirement Plans team.
Customer focus: Continued learning of customer needs and products/solutions to assist team.
Adaptability: Adapt quickly to feedback by adjusting priorities to fit new circumstances.
Why join The Standard?
We have built an enduring legacy of stability, innovation and financial strength thanks to the contributions of the talented, creative and compassionate people who choose to work at The Standard. To ensure we can attract and retain the best talent, when you join The Standard you can expect:
A rich benefits package including a 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
An annual incentive bonus plan
Generous paid time off
A supportive and responsive management approach
Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Paid time off to volunteer
An employee giving program that double matches your donations to eligible nonprofits and schools
Much more!
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Please note - the salary range for this role is listed below. In addition to salary, our package includes incentive plan participation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits, as well as an initial PTO accrual of 164 hours per year. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays and 2 wellness days per year.
Salary Range:
$72,750.00 - $106,500.00
Positions will be posted for at least 5 days from original posting date.
Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.
