Proposal Writer

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Brand: EyeMed Vision Care

Location:

Mason, OH, US, 45040

Requisition ID: 844343

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information (https://careers.essilorluxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US)

There’s more to EyeMed than meets the eye. EyeMed is the fastest growing managed vision benefits company in the country with consistent double-digit membership growth! Through our commitment to innovation, we’re reimagining the way employers and their employees think about vision care. We want them to see life to the fullest and experience more of what’s best, not more of the same. And if what’s best hasn’t been done yet, it’s our exceptional and passionate employees driving this change. But, our passion for vision isn’t just about vision insurance benefits. Our employees are proud to support and participate in life-altering global and local missions through our partnership with OneSight, a leading not-for-profit organization with a 100% focus on eradicating the world’s vision crisis.

Your family says a lot about who you are. EyeMed is a key member of the Luxottica family of companies, global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. In North America, Luxottica is the home to global brands Ray-Ban, Oakley and many top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical.

If you’re passionate about driving innovation and change and interested in a career in the optical and insurance industry, EyeMed wants to start the conversation and help provide you a growth-focused opportunity with America’s fastest growing vision benefits company.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Proposal Writer provides consultative marketing support to EyeMed’s Sales and Account Managers, including responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working with provider data accessibility and directories, coordinating presentations and other marketing projects. Researches and compiles EyeMed/Lux Retail statistics and facts to incorporate into selling and marketing projects.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Owns and completes RFP responses– with primary focus on small to mid-sized groups (below 12k lives) and level 1-3 proposals. These proposals are written and customized to the client and require management review.

• Works with the sales and service team to align on strategic positioning.

• Writes custom proposals and other key pieces.

• Owns the project through completion and works cross-functionally with multiple departments to develop strategic responses and a unique right to win.

• Manages all cross-functional strategy meetings associated with RFP – Includes managing approval of performance guarantees, exceptions and strategy definitions.

• Ensures all responses meet legal requirements, are consistent with our brand positioning and tell a compelling story about EyeMed.

• Meets all project deadlines, including proposal due dates.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years business experience with sales support and/or marketing experience

• 1+ year(s) experience in project management and business operations

• 1+ year(s) experience writing business communications

• Customer/client support experience

• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Product Suite

• Grammar/spelling accuracy

• Strong organizational/time management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of benefits industry

• Knowledge of and/or Brokerage industry experience

• Strong technical writing experience; specific proposal writing experience

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Pro

• Demonstrates sense of urgency responding to clients

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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