Proposal Manager

Manulife; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 85.000 - 135.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Manulife Waterloo-based team seeks an expert proposal writer to drive complex RFPs for asset management clients. You will support training, back‑up leadership, and ensure high-quality responses with SMEs and legal reviews.

This role sits within Proposal Services and partners closely with distribution and governance to maintain standards. You will manage deadlines, coach junior staff, and lead process improvements while maintaining a strong ownership mindset and ability to work across remote

Formación

• 2–4 years of related working experience in the financial services industry.
• 3–6 years as a proposal writer.
• Demonstrates leadership.
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with liberal arts, business, or communications focus.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to interact successfully with various management levels and internal clients in a complex work environment.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure; able to multi-task.

Responsabilidades

• Drive sales & revenue growth through the completion of RFPs.
• Complete larger and/or more complex proposals and questionnaires.
• Reviews work for junior team members.
• Assist or lead process improvement projects/initiatives.
• Act as a back‑up to the proposal services director.
• Coordinate all aspects of sales proposal document production to meet firm standards.
• Collaborate with distribution team and SMEs to determine strategic approach for proposals.
• Research appropriate responses through supplied databases and other sources.
• Assist with ad hoc team projects.
• Assist the distribution and legal counsel with reviewing legal content and contractual language.
• Has knowledge and experience with managing requests for most product vehicles covered by the team.

Conocimientos

Proposal writing

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Time management

Teamwork

Prioritization

Self-motivated

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Tenured team member with a proven track record within proposal services. Assists in the training/development of the team. May have formal supervisory responsibility. May act as a back‑up when the Proposal Services Manager/Director is out of the office. Expert proposal writer for asset management firms. The incumbent is an expert in the proposal writing process for the financial services industry. This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice.

Position Responsibilities

• Drive sales & revenue growth through the completion of RFPs
• Complete the larger and/or more complex proposals and consultant questionnaires that may require additional research, analysis, creativity, and judgment.
• Reviews work for junior team members
• Assist or lead process improvement projects/initiatives
• Act as a back‑up to the proposal services director
• Answer, edit and complete sales proposals, client reports and ad hoc questionnaires with accuracy and by deadline
• Coordinate all aspects of sales proposal document production process to assure the overall quality meets firm standards
• Collaborate with the distribution team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine strategic approach for proposals
• Research appropriate responses through supplied databases as well as any other identified sources
• Assist with ad hoc team projects
• Assist the distribution and legal counsel with reviewing legal content and contractual language
• Has knowledge and experience with managing requests for most product vehicles covered by the team.

Required Qualifications

• 2‒4 years of related working experience in the financial services industry
• 3‒6 years as a proposal writer
• Demonstrates leadership
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with liberal arts, business, or communications focus
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to interact successfully with various management levels and internal clients in a complex work environment, including internal clients at remote sites
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills and experience
• Detail-oriented with excellent organization and project management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks to meet strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills and ability to spot inaccurate or inconsistent data
• An entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen sense of ownership
• A well-organized and self-directed individual who can work with minimal amount of supervision
• Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work well under pressure; able to multi-task
• Ability to work both independently and within a team as required
• PC proficient, particularly in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint[Years of experience]

Decision Authorities

• Not all work produced requires a supervisory review
• Encourage proactive behavior from all contributors to avoid unnecessary delays
• Assign work and direct junior team members in coordinating and executing questionnaires

When you join our team

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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Referenced Salary Location

Waterloo, Ontario

Modalidades de Trabajo

Híbrido

Salary range is expected to be between

$85,300.00 CAD - $135,300.00 CAD

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