Proposal Pursuit Manager - Health Solutions and Benefits

Aon is looking for a Proposal Pursuit Manager

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions as part of our Aon Health Solutions - Bid Management Team.

As a Proposal Pursuit Manager, you will report directly to the Manager - Health Solutions. The Proposal Pursuit Manager will work on bids for our US Health business units. They will write, revise, proofread, and finalize proposals in response to RFPs (request for proposals) and presentations specific to client situations. The opportunities will focus on our US health lines of business.

The Proposal Pursuit Manager will lead, plan, develop, produce, and deliver proposals and presentations required by client solicitations. They will provide hands-on management of the entire full-cycle project development processes, including but not limited to: leading kick off meetings, writing customized content, monitoring timelines, editing documents, working on presentation deliverables, and ensuring compliance with the Aon brand.

The Proposal Pursuit Manager will work with colleagues across Aon Health Solutions, as well as product and industry practice sales teams, subject matter experts and designers, to ensure that proposals and presentations reflect the best technical, management, and support offerings that Aon can make in response to RFPs.

The Proposal Pursuit Manager is expected to assist in achieving national goals for new business and client retention via execution of the core responsibilities of the position, which focus on responding to offensive (new business) and defensive (retention / jeopardy) requests for proposal (RFPs) and presentations.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Your Impact as a Proposal Pursuit Manager

What the day will look like:

• Responsible for running large and complex proposals and presentations
• Continue to develop a practical and solid understanding of Aon solutions
• Organize and lead proposal meetings ensuring a response strategy is established and implemented
• Work with consultants and subject matter authorities to develop customized content
• Partner with the lead designer to ensure proposals and presentations are visually impactful
• Lead presentation brainstorming and development sessions
• Effectively collaborate with graphic designers on every project
• Ability to work independently at a fast pace while being flexible in light of project shifts

You Bring Knowledge and Expertise

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• 5+ years professional work experience in bid management, insurance and brokerage industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrable background in the development of custom strategic content (bringing to bear essential messaging/value propositions) and strong editing skills required
• Ability to handle multiple bids simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meeting all deadlines
• Experience with crafting oral presentation deliverables, partnering with a designer and the account team
• Ability to learn quickly and show flexibility to adapt in a growing group, working both independently and with a team mentality (required)
• Demonstrates good judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Working knowledge of proposal management software (SharePoint, Loopio, monday.com) strongly preferred
• Intermediate Word, PowerPoint and Excel knowledge required

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, or related fields in communication required (relevant experience considered)

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well.

Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $90,000 to $100,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in one of Aon's annual incentive plans to receive an annual discretionary bonus in addition to base salary. The amount of any bonus varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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