Proposal Lead @ Florida Blue
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Job Summary
The Proposal Lead will manage internal and external relationships with subject matter experts and Senior Leaders throughout the organization to support proposal development for National and Public Sector sales for Florida, South Carolina, and Highmark platforms. The role includes overseeing quality reviews and providing strategic feedback for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida.
What You Will Be Doing
You will lead, develop, and manage strategic content, information resources, and automation tools to support the proposal development process. Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring inventory and managing tasks to meet team goals.
- Developing project plans and prioritizing activities under tight timelines.
- Coordinating quality reviews and internal meetings.
- Facilitating communication with key internal partners and external stakeholders.
- Implementing process improvement initiatives.
Relationship Performance Responsibilities
Build and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external partners. This includes:
- Establishing communication with strategic partners.
- Coordinating with departments to address non-standard account requests.
- Engaging with group decision makers, agents, brokers and consultants.
Development Performance Responsibilities
Communicate group needs to Senior Leadership, track issue resolution, and drive post-implementation activities. You will manage action plans and ensure all process changes are integrated into current practices.
What We Require
- 5+ years related work experience in a sales organization.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in creative and business writing; proficiency in Qvidian, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven project management, negotiation, planning, and scheduling skills.
- Knowledge of the health insurance industry and competitive strategy in high-profile RFPs.
What We Prefer
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Business, or Communications.
- Experience in curriculum design and training program delivery.
- Prior leadership and management of proposal teams.
Employee Benefits
Florida Blue offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and travel health insurance; income protection; retirement savings plans; paid time off; and a robust wellness program. Compensation includes competitive pay, incentive opportunities, and regular reviews.
Key skills/competency
- Proposal Management
- Project Planning
- Quality Review
- Strategic Communication
- Process Improvement
- Sales Strategy
- Relationship Building
- Content Development
- Team Leadership
- Automation Tools
How to Get Hired at Florida Blue
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Florida Blue: Study their mission, values, and culture.
- Customize your resume: Highlight proposal and project management skills.
- Emphasize experience: Focus on RFPs and strategic writing proficiency.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice discussing process improvement examples.