Job opportunity
Proposal Manager
Manulife John Hancock
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.
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 customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws a
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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.
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 customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws a
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