PLADS Group Proposal Consultant

Aflac; Shelton (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aflac Columbus is seeking a Proposal Consultant in Shelton, CT to lead full RFP response packages for prospective opportunities. You will craft detailed product descriptions, executive summaries, quotes, and ensure timely submissions.

The role requires strong communication, MS Office expertise, and experience with RFP processes and Salesforce. Hybrid/remote work options may apply depending on location.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Products.
• Knowledge of Life, Disability and Absence Management and Sales/Underwriting process.
• Experience with public sector/government RFPs/bids is a plus.
• Project Management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Loopio software or other RFP management applications.
• Demonstrate effective research skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop full response packages for prospective opportunities.
• Create product descriptions, executive summaries, final quotes.
• Review RFPs for standard/non-standard items and escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with Sales and Underwriting on strategy calls.
• Manage end-to-end RFP/RFQ timelines and deliverables.
• Handle submission requirements for public sector bids (MBW/WBE, IT assessments, contracts).
• Promote differentiators of Aflac’s Life, Disability and Absence Management products.
• Collaborate with SMEs to develop new proposal content.
• Maintain content with updates and Salesforce workflow.

Skills

Oral and written communication

MS Office

RFP/Underwriting knowledge

Public sector RFPs

Project management

RFP management tools

Research skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Loopio

Job description

The Company: Aflac Columbus

The Location: Shelton, CT, US, 6484

The Division: PLADS

Job Id: 9557

Salary Range:

$80,000 – $110,000

Job Posting End Date: August 15, 2026

We’ve Got You Under Our Wing We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all… The Aflac Way.

Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America’s best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.

Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may hybrid or remote.

• If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
• If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.

What does it take to be successful at Aflac?

• Acting with Integrity
• Communicating Effectively
• Pursuing Self-Development
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Change
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Working with Diverse Populations

What does it take to be successful in this role?

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Products
• Knowledge of Life, Disability and Absence Management and Sales/Underwriting process
• Experience with public sector/government RFPs/bids is a plus
• Project Management skills and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Loopio software or other RFP management applications
• Demonstrate effective research skills

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 4 or more years of experience in Insurance, Absence Management, Disability, Sales, RFP, Sales/Pre-Sales, Sales Support area

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• The Proposal Consultant will be responsible for developing the full response package on all prospective customer opportunities.
• Provide detailed product descriptions, create executive summaries, final quotes.
• Reviews the RFP for standard and non-standard items and escalates appropriately.
• Work with Sales and Underwriting to have strategy calls as needed.
• Manages end-to-end RFP/RFQ and request timelines and ensures delivery of proposal package.
• Manages all submission requirements including those for the public sector market including proposal, Terms/Conditions, agreements, contract reviews, MBW/WBE, IT assessments, assembly and delivery.
• Promote differentiators of Aflac’s Life, Disability and Absence Management products.
• Provides feedback on content to maintain content updated.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to develop new proposal materials and content.
• Models behavior in alignment with the Aflac Way.
• Work in Salesforce to manage opportunities and workflow.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this job is $80,000 – $110,000. This range is specific to the job and salary offers consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and peer compensation. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting.

At Aflac, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role to allow for future and continued salary growth, and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

In addition to the base salary, we offer an array of benefits to meet your needs including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health care flexible spending, dependent care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses, and an opportunity to purchase company stock. On an annual basis, you’ll also be offered 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason, and, if eligible, state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked) and other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws, including, but not limited to, sick and safe leave, and adoption and parental leave, in all states and localities.