bswift’s successful creation of an online benefits enrollment/administration system has provided a simple, intuitive, and engaging experience for both employers and their employees. Located in downtown Chicago, bswift offers software and services that streamline benefits, HR and payroll administration for employers and public and private exchanges nationwide. bswift’s state-of-the-art cloud-based technology and outsourcing solutions significantly reduce administrative costs and time-consuming paperwork, making life easier for administrators and millions of consumers who manage their benefits with bswift.
We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven team members who can do what it takes to make a company great. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth. If you love the bswift values of pursue excellence, embrace accountability, deliver superior service, and be a great place to work, we want to hear from you!
The Proposal Manager is part of the Sales Operations team, focusing on proposal response, project management, and content management. This position supports new business and renewals revenue by delivering high-quality responses for Benefits Administration proposals. The Proposal Manager will manage Request for Proposals (RFP) projects, collaborate with stakeholders across the business to coordinate proposal requirements, support continuous improvement of the proposal database, and provide general Sales Operations support.
The ideal candidate should possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with meticulous attention to detail. They should demonstrate creativity and initiative, excellent organizational abilities, and be capable of managing multiple projects and adapting to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical sales initiatives within a dynamic team environment. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a deadline-driven setting, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
• Project-manage the proposal lifecycle for RFPs, from initial intake to final submission, coordinating inputs from all stakeholders.
• Develop proposal materials by writing, editing, proofreading, and formatting content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Conduct research and collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information for proposals.
• Ensure proposals are correctly formatted and aligned with brand and content guidelines.
• Manage multiple proposals concurrently while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Create final proposal documents by consolidating various content per the requirements.
• Submit online proposals in various formats.
• Integrate feedback to enhance future proposals.
• Support sales operations processes and initiatives.
Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with proposal processes, RFP/RFI requirements, and experience in the Benefits Administration industry is a plus.
• Minimal travel may be required.
Standard working hours are 8am-5pm Central Time, unless otherwise stated in the Job Description.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you are hired at bswift, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package!
At bswift, our values are Pursue Excellence, Embrace Accountability, Deliver Superior Service, and Be A Great Place To Work. We pride ourselves on having an engaged, friendly and smart team that goes the extra mile to get the job done right. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for professional and personal growth.
bswift was named one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, as well as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of personal characteristics or status. We take affirmative action to recruit, select and develop women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
If you have what it takes to join our award-winning culture, we’d love to hear from you!
What We Do
bswift is a Chicago-based technology company that provides benefits administration for employers and exchanges nationwide. We pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and smart staff that goes the extra mile to get the job done right. The reward is a fun, flexible and creative environment with ample opportunity for growth.
Why Work With Us
We offer the excitement and opportunity of a fast-growing company with the stability of an experienced management team, a blue-chip client base, and a proven track record of success. We're looking for motivated and goal-driven team members who possess the bswift values of higher standards, greater accountability and more fun.
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