At The Standard, you''ll join a team focused on putting our customers first.Our continued success is driven by a high-performance culture. We''re looking for people who are collaborative, accountable, creative, agile and are driven by a passion for doing what''s right across the company and in our local communities.We offer a caring culture where you can make a real difference, every day.Ready to reach your highest potential? Let''s work together.In this highly visible role, you will manage the RFP (proposal) process for new business and existing business. Through your blend of relationship management and analytical skills, you will partner with the sales and service teams to drive a top tier customer experience with our clients (brokers) by driving an efficient RFP process. You will act as a brand ambassador during internal and external client interactions through responsive communication and professional negotiation.What You''ll Do / Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluate RFP risks for amendments & new groupsNegotiate pricing, rate competitiveness, and product enhancementsAnalyze all RFP documents for underwriting feasibility, experience evaluation, and proposal accuracyAdminister re-quotes and corrections Manage Salesforce data input, stage updates, document uploads, reports, probability, and pipelineThe Team:Our field offices vary in size, but one big consistency is TEAM WORK. We are a collaborative group, with industry experienced leaders passionate about continuous improvement. You can expect hands-on training, consistent development conversations, a supportive environment, and opportunities to continue to grow your career.The Skills & Background You''ll NeedAbility to make independent decisions that have a real impact on our businessProblem solving, decision making, and analytical thinking consistent with company objectivesStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with underwriting guidelines is preferred but not requiredExperience and knowledge with Group Employee Benefits Products is preferred but not requiredExperience using Salesforce CRM is preferred but not requiredHigh School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor''s degree preferred but not requiredLife and Disability insurance license for all states within office''s assigned territory will be required. License can/must be obtained within 6 months of hire date and renewed by meeting all continuing education requirements and renewal requirements What You''ll Get From UsCompetitive base salary with the opportunity to increase annual compensation through incentive bonus opportunitiesCompetitive benefits package including incredible 401(k) match, HSA with company contribution, paid volunteer days and more!A culture invested in the personal & professional growth and development of each team member#LI-SU1Standard Insurance Company, The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York, Standard Retirement Services, Inc., StanCorp Equities, Inc. and StanCorp Investment Advisers, Inc., marketed as The Standard, are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status or any other condition protected by federal, state or local law. The Standard offers a drug and alcohol free work environment where possession, manufacture, transfer, offer, use of or being impaired by an illegal substance while on Standard property, or in other cases which the company believes might affect operations, safety or reputation of the company is prohibited. The Standard requires a criminal background investigation, drug test, employment, education and licensing verification as a condition of employment. All employees of The Standard must be bondable.by Jobble