Proposal Development Specialist (Sales)

The Proposal Development Specialist is responsible for the development, coordination, and timely response to RFPs and RFIs in support of local, mid-market and national sales objectives for current and prospective customers of various sizes and across all lines of business (including medical, Medicare, prescription drug, and specialty lines).  Responsibilities include:

·       Fully accountable for the entire proposal development process and has overall responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of our response.

·       Engage with Sales and stakeholders in a consultative manner to define and ensure our messaging needs are clear. 

·       Facilitates strategy meetings to ensure that corporate and group specific strategy is reflected in our proposal.

·       Additional responsibilities include responding to proposal follow-up, completing ad-hoc requests, participating in project initiatives, and backing up our team with Utilization review support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Minimum one year of prior experience in a high-pressure environment coordinating the completion of complex, high-profile RFPs and RFIs or relevant experience.

·       Proven effective oral and written communication skills required to discuss and convey sales strategy to a wide variety of subject matter experts, officer-level management, and external consultants.

·       Effective facilitation and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence people and build consensus.

·       Proficient in coordinating resources and implementing changes in pursuit of increased efficiency and cost savings.

·       Must be exceptionally detail oriented and understand corporate objectives.

·       Must be able to demonstrate effective project management skills with ability to follow through on project life cycle while maintaining target deadlines. Must be able to develop contingency project plans.

·       Must be able to work in a collaborative fashion, especially when working on a co-assigned proposal or project

·       Demonstrated leadership of projects and proposals. 

 

Independence has implemented a “Hybrid” model which consists of Associates working in the office 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) and remotely 2 days a week (Monday & Friday). This role is designated as a role that fits into the “Hybrid” model. While associates may work remotely on our designated remote days, the work must be performed in the Tri-State Area of Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

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