What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Solutions National Proposal Manager position at Lockton?
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Lockton is currently seeking a self-motivated Proposal Manager, familiar with constructing RFP answers, project management, marketing and writing for corporate audiences.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
High Level
Lockton is currently seeking a self-motivated Proposal Manager, familiar with constructing RFP answers, project management, marketing and writing for corporate audiences.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
High Level
- Responsible for the management of Lockton’s proposal system and centralized content library (not the actual production of proposals; this role partners closely with the Lockton Series teams, who maintain their own content libraries and proposal processes).
- Offer strategic support for the writing and coordination associated with the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, ensuring high-quality service and alignment with Lockton’s Branding Guidelines.
- Create and maintain a national library of up-to-date RFP information and resources in Loopio, including answer creation and research, by working with SMEs, monitoring the Lockton Knowledge Center, and collaborating with team Associates.
- Participate in resolving issues related to the RFP process, ensuring follow-through to resolution. Including provide feedback and recommendations to the CMO and People Solutions Marketing Director to help establish a best-in-class user experience strategy.
- Demonstrate effective communication with cross-functional partners and executives; assist with national training for RFP users.
- Support the integration of Loopio (newly rolled out in Jan 2025) and other Lockton resources where appropriate.
- Assist with and conduct regular touchpoints with all Series RFP teams.
- Understand all Loopio functionality used by teams in preparing responses.
- Provide strategic support for RFP Finalist presentation templates, processes, and guidance to Producers and Associates.
- Identify and recommend enhancements to the critical service workflows that can be streamlined or improved; recommend appropriate improvements.
- Knowledge of insurance industry (benefits and/or property/casualty) required – generally obtained with at least 5 years’ experience
- Outstanding communications skills:
- Facilitating and leading meetings and training in person and virtually
- Writing professional, accurate, and grammatically correct content for RFPs and presentations
- Collaborating with team members and other Associates
- Maintaining tight timelines and effectively encouraging adherence with others