Remote Benefits Proposal Strategist (RFP & Negotiation)

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Standard is seeking an Employee Benefits Proposal Specialist to manage the RFP process for new and existing business. You will partner with Sales Representatives, Brokers, Underwriters, and Employers to deliver accurate, compelling proposals and maintain strong relationships across the benefits team.

You will negotiate pricing, analyze documents for underwriting feasibility, and administer re-quotes, while leveraging Salesforce CRM to track data and pipeline.

Qualifications

• Evaluate RFP risks for amendments & new groups.
• Negotiate pricing, rate competitiveness, and product enhancements.
• Analyze RFP documents for underwriting feasibility, experience evaluation, and proposal accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the RFP process for new and existing business.
• Administer re-quotes and corrections.
• Collaborate with Sales Representatives, Brokers, Underwriters, and Employers.

Skills

RFP management

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

The Standard is seeking an Employee Benefits Proposal Specialist to manage the RFP process for new and existing business. You will partner with Sales Representatives, Brokers, Underwriters, and Employers to deliver accurate, compelling proposals and maintain strong relationships across the benefits team.

You will negotiate pricing, analyze documents for underwriting feasibility, and administer re-quotes, while leveraging Salesforce CRM to track data and pipeline.