RFP Analyst

Job Description

The Opportunity
As the RFP Analyst, you will be responsible for managing, directing, facilitating, responding to, and completing both Request for Proposals and Request for Information documents submitted by Employee Benefit Representatives (sales) on behalf of Prospect Clients. You will support all Life, Disability, Absence / Leave and Supplemental Health Products.

How you will contribute

• Complete RFP questionnaires on or before due date: Respond with customized, accurate, persuasive responses; collaborate with subject matter experts across all functions, Sales and the Underwriting team to write individualized responses that recognize each customer's unique benefit and service needs
• Support the growth and increased functionality of the RFP Response database: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) complete comprehensive annual reviews, update of all responses in database, and add new responses on an ongoing basis as they come up in day-to-day work
• Increase the visibility of the RFP Unit: Participate in strategy calls and follow-up calls; create and maintain RFP Unit page on The Source; contribute consistently to Field Talk Online
• Proactively identify opportunities in offering solutions to customers: Reach-out to SMEs and collaborate with the Underwriting and Sales team to find ways to effectively position Sun Life's offerings

What you will bring with you

• BA/BS degree preferred or applicable industry specific experience
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills and experience
• Strong time management skills, and demonstrate a responsive, service oriented professional approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective, professional business relationships across all levels of the organization
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word knowledge
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal partners
• Utilize technology to efficiently respond to RFP Questionnaires and maintain high quality responses in the RFP database
• Maintain meeting time service delivery standards
• Develop and provide RFP responses that help differentiate SLF in the marketplace
• Supports the identification and development of best practices
• Work effectively in a high volume, transaction-oriented environment with a strong focus on details

Pay

$65,900 - $98,900
At our company, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The salary range for this role is competitive nationwide, and we strive to ensure that compensation is fair and equitable. Your actual base salary will be determined based on your unique skills, qualifications, experience, education, and geographic location. In addition to your base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award based on your individual performance as well as the overall performance of the business. We are dedicated to creating a work environment where everyone is rewarded for their contributions.

Benefits

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong, are supported and empowered to thrive. We are dedicated to building teams with varied experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that benefit our colleagues, clients, and the communities where we operate. We encourage applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Life is brighter when you work at Sun Life
At Sun Life, we prioritize your well-being with comprehensive benefits, including generous vacation and sick time, market-leading paid family, parental and adoption leave, medical coverage, company paid life and AD&D insurance, disability programs and a partially paid sabbatical program. Plan for your future with our 401(k) employer match, stock purchase options and an employer-funded retirement account. Enjoy a flexible, inclusive and collaborative work environment that supports career growth. We’re proud to be recognized in our communities as a top employer. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified in Canada and the U.S., we’ve also been recognized as a "Top 10" employer by the Boston Globe's "Top Places to Work" for two years in a row.

Visit our website to learn more about our benefits and recognition within our communities.

We will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities or special disabled veterans, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Please email thebrightside@sunlife.com to request an accommodation.

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We do not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Sun Life will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including applicable fair chance ordinances.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.