Bid Manager – Retirement and Benefits Solutions

Role Overview

• Project manage the end-to-end bid process, setting a timeline with realistic deadlines to ensure on-time submission of a compliant and compelling bid
• Work with Sales Lead to ensure development of clear and compelling win strategy, ensuring win themes are woven throughout proposal and meeting materials
• Organize and host relevant meetings and provide minutes, including next steps and follow-ups, to all stakeholders involved
• Manage virtual bid teams and coordinate work between key solution requirements stakeholders, including input from key team members (e.g., sales, client success, marketing, business, product, finance, delivery, implementation, legal, IT/security, etc.)
• Contribute to written proposal regarding content and presentation, including research and communication with subject matter experts as needed
• Follow up with relevant stakeholders regarding key information (proposed project team names, references, requirements, other items as required)
• Respond to internal stakeholders’ questions/queries regarding the bid process and specific opportunity
• Ensure pricing is complete so that approval can be provided by appropriate Leaders
• Resolve issues/risks encountered throughout bid process
• Ensure proposal bids are delivered per compliance guidelines and established timeline
• Ensure proposal gaps are identified and addressed in a timely manner
• Coordinate team and materials for all follow-ups, presentations, best and final offers, and contracting required as part of the bid process
• Drive continuous improvement, including gathering and sharing feedback from post-bid reviews
• Assist in identification of market trends

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (written and spoken) is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Writing/Creative Writing, English, or industry-related field is preferred
• 3+ years related work experience in Bid Management/Proposal Writing, ideally within the Benefits Administration industry is preferred
• Work experience in pension, defined contribution, and health and welfare administration industry is preferred
• Excellent communication (written and spoken), organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrated ability to be a leader and an agent of change
• Demonstrated ability to manage risk, negotiate, and manage conflict
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Attention to detail
• Reliable, consistent, flexible, and adaptable
• Problem-solving skills
• Relationship-building and influencing skills
• Teamworking skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures
• Minimum 3 weeks of vacation
• Flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more…