Proposal Writing Specialist Job at Highmark Health in Jackson

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This job is responsible for the development, writing, planning, design, and delivery of customer-focused requests for proposals and information that supports the organization's strategic sales objectives. The incumbent is responsible for consulting with all levels of management to proactively identify and develop a win strategy that communicates and demonstrates the value of the organization (i.e. products, services, initiatives and overall brand, mission, vision, and strategic direction). The incumbent is responsible to develop project plans within tight deadlines that require cross-functional collaboration and management of interdependencies and / or related activity within the constraints of scope, quality and time. Reviews complex technical information across multiple product lines of business to translate into information that is customized, persuasive, and relatable for clients, consultants, and Partner Plans. Supports sales goals of growth and retention for small, mid-market, national, government clients and expanded Blue partnerships. Solves problems, taking a broad perspective to develop innovative solutions that influence the Enterprise's reputation with internal and external customers, and relationships with national consultants and partner plans, with minimal management support.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, plan, research, write, edit, manage, and deliver complex requests for proposals and information.
• Demonstrate subject-matter knowledge of all lines of business, products and services in order to develop clear and concise messaging and provide subject-matter direction to complete projects and assignments.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis to interpret and understand the needs of the customer in order to create a compelling, well-articulated value proposition that aligns the organization's products / services with the customers' healthcare strategy.
• Tailor product information and positioning that are appropriate for the intended audience that is understandable, persuasive, and customized (written and visual) with targeted, strategic solutions according to project timelines.
• Provide quality review of messaging to ensure accuracy, consistency, appropriate position and competitive differentiation.
• Project manage for high exposure, critical impact projects related to sales activity and manage all phases of proposal process.
• Manage and lead kick-off, work with key stakeholders to drive client strategy and approach.
• Effectively communicate the RFP strategy to a network of SMEs, copywriters, and creative specialists, to ensure projects are completed in the same "voice," and reflect the strategy that has been developed with sales leaders.
• Organize, plan, and maintain project plan with tight deadlines. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Anticipate roadblocks, monitor and evaluate to deliver custom, differentiated, innovative solutions and value proposition proposals that are accurate, on message and brand, by specified deadlines.
• Facilitate strategic planning meetings with all levels of the organization to develop strategy, customized solutions.
• Create, research, develop, write, and manage other sales information resources : executive summaries, white papers, factoids, case studies / testimonials, and other ad-hoc requests to be used for sales staff to respond to customer needs in a customized solution-sales driven market.
• Maintain detailed records and facilitate proper record submission for new / updated content for database administrator.
• Use Sales Tools efficiently and appropriately to provide custom reports. Apply knowledge of graphic standards, brand requirements, to materials, as appropriate, adhering to company policies and procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required

Substitution

EXPERIENCE

Required

Preferred

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Required

Preferred

SKILLS

Travel Requirement : 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

Position Type : Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly : Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site : Rarely

Physical work site required : Yes

Lifting : up to 10 pounds : Constantly

Lifting : 10 to 25 pounds : Occasionally

Lifting : 25 to 50 pounds : Rarely

Disclaimer : The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Pay Range Minimum : $50,200.00

Pay Range Maximum : $90,300.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.

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Salary : $50,200 - $90,300