RFP Analyst

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description:

Location: We support US flexible working arrangements in the contiguous 48 states.  

At Sun Life, we look for optimistic people who want to make life brighter for our Clients. We understand the value of diverse cultures, perspectives, and identities, and want you to bring your full and authentic self to work. Every day, you’ll be empowered and challenged by working with dynamic colleagues to find new and innovative ways to make Sun Life the best benefits company in America. 

The opportunity: 

As the RFP Analyst, you will be responsible to manage, direct, facilitate, respond to, and complete both Request for Proposals and Request for Information documents submitted by Employee Benefit Representatives (sales) on behalf of Prospect Clients. 

You will support all Life, Disability, Absence / Leave and Supplemental Health Products. They are responsible to facilitate the development of comprehensive responses while coordinating and working with internal business partners including; Distribution, Underwriting, Sales Support and Fulfillment.   

How you will contribute: 

• Complete RFP questionnaires on or before due date: Respond with customized, accurate, persuasive responses; collaborate with subject matter experts across all functions, Sales and the Underwriting team to write individualized responses that recognize each customer's unique benefit and service needs
• Support the growth and increased functionality of the RFP Response database: Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to complete comprehensive annual reviews, update of all responses in database, and add new responses on an ongoing basis as they come up in day-to-day work
• Increase the visibility of the RFP Unit: Participate in strategy calls and follow-up calls; create and maintain RFP Unit page on The Source; contribute consistently to Field Talk Online
• Proactively identify opportunities in offering solutions to customers: Reach-out to SMEs and collaborate with the Underwriting and Sales team to find ways to effectively position …