At York, we believe that an experience marked by expertise, consistency and compassion sets us apart. And we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives that allow us to stand apart from our competitors. Thats why we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining people who represent our values and who believe in our mission.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proposal response creation, writing, and coordination, which includes:
• Reviewing incoming requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFI)
• Developing content and responses
• Coordinating with claims operations, legal department, client services, sales, and pricing departments to develop technical responses
• Printing and producing the proposal in hard copy and electronic formats, often with limited time constraints, and ensuring the proposal is delivered to the entity on or before the required date and time
• Organizing complex materials according to requirements and specifications
• Coordinating with and receiving direction from the Senior Sales Manager on all proposal matters
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment in reviewing requests for proposals, identifying timeline and course of action for creating a final proposal.
• Setting up and preparing for proposal and pricing strategy calls.
• Translating all discussion and communication related to the proposal into sophisticated, functional material that can be utilized within the proposal
• Responding to RFP protests and requests for follow-up information
• Supporting development of sales presentations, finalist presentations and associated printed hard copy materials for presentations

Supervision Received:

• This position reports to the Senior Sales Manager
• This position works with limited direct supervision and with a high degree of discretion and independent judgment in work prioritization, issue resolution and managing the request for proposal process.

Supervision Exercised:

• Independent contributor No direct reports

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree or equivalent work experience

Experience Required:

• Three (3) years of request for proposal (RFP) writing preferred
• Proven track record of proposal wins translating into direct revenue for the Company
• Experience in developing sales and marketing material

Experience Preferred but Not Required:

• Experience within the workers compensation industry, the insurance industry or related company
• Experience with public entities

Skills and Abilities:

• Word, PowerPoint, Excel and graphic presentation and layout skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines