Proposal Manager at Manulife in Waterloo, ON

Job description

Tenured team member with a proven track record within proposal services. Assists in the training/development of the team. May have formal supervisory responsibility. May act as a back-up when the Proposal Services Manager/Director is out of the office. Expert proposal writer for asset management firms. The incumbent is an expert in the proposal writing process for the financial services industry. This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role. We reserve the right to change duties or assign additional duties at any time with or without notice. Position Responsibilities: Drive sales & revenue growth through the completion of RFPs Complete the larger and/or more complex proposals and consultant questionnaires that may require additional research, analysis, creativity, and judgment. Reviews work for junior team members Assist or lead process improvement projects/initiatives Act as a back-up to the proposal services director Answer, edit and complete sales proposals, client reports and ad hoc questionnaires with accuracy and by deadline Coordinate all aspects of sales proposal document production process to assure the overall quality meets firm standards Collaborate with the distribution team and subject matter experts (SMEs) to determine strategic approach for proposals Research appropriate responses through supplied databases as well as any other identified sources Assist with ad hoc team projects Assist the distribution and legal counsel with reviewing legal content and contractual language Has knowledge and experience with managing requests for most product vehicles covered by the team. Required Qualifications: 2‒4 years of related working experience in the financial services industry 3‒6 years as a proposal writer Demonstrates leadership Bachelor's degree required, preferably with liberal arts, business, or communications focus Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with ability to interact successfully with various management levels and internal clients in a complex work environment, including internal clients at remote sites Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people who possess a variety of skills and experience Detail-oriented with excellent organization and project management skills Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks to meet strict deadlines Strong analytical skills and ability to spot inaccurate or inconsistent data An entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen sense of ownership A well-organized and self-directed individual who can work with minimal amount of supervision Capability to efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment Ability to work well under pressure; able to multi-task Ability to work both independently and within a team as required PC proficient, particularly in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint[Years of experience] Decision Authorities: Not all work produced requires a supervisory review Encourage proactive behavior from all contributors to avoid unnecessary delays Assign work and direct junior team members in coordinating and executing questionnaires When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html . Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customer