Proposal & Marketing Writer

Harrisburg, PA (Hybrid)

$48K/yr – $91K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and lead the creation of strategic sales communications and RFPs, collaborating with subject-matter experts to craft targeted content across digital and print channels while maintaining a current RFP library and responding to RFIs to win and sustain business.

  • Own RFPs and strategic communications from kickoff to delivery
  • Create content across channels with SMEs for commercial segments
  • Maintain the RFP library and respond to RFIs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of strategic sales communications. Take ownership of developing RFPs, sales resources, and other strategic communications from kickoff to final delivery. Coordinate with Sales and other business units to gather input, write persuasive narratives, and ensure high-quality, timely submissions that help Capital win and retain business.
  • Create content that connects . Partner with subject-matter experts to write targeted, compelling, and timely content for various channels, spanning digital and print, that highlights Capital's products and services to all commercial group market segments. Research, write, and edit succinct, engaging content including newsletters, customer presentations, and internal training resources.
  • Respond to RFIs . Coordinate and create thoughtful, thorough responses to requests for information (RFIs), aligning Capital’s capabilities with the needs of prospective customers.
  • Collaborate and contribute . Partner with subject-matter experts to strategize on effective ways to position Capital’s products and services with business decision-makers. Be an active voice in brainstorming sessions, kick-off meetings, conference calls, campaign execution, and customer meetings.
  • Maintain RFP content library . Own and manage the RFP database to ensure content is accurate, current, and easily accessible. Train users on database updates and enhancements.

Requirements

  • Strong writing, editing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) among executive management and colleagues to solve challenges, manage differences of opinion, and secure accurate information to respond to customer requests.
  • Strong project management skills. Ability to develop, prioritize, execute, coordinate, manage, and guide implementation of major projects. Must have the ability to conduct, manage, and balance multiple projects and priorities on tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks to assist Marketing colleagues.
  • Strong PC skills, particularly in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Minimum of 2 years progressive experience in communications, content creation, or marketing. Proposal writing or sales support experience is a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree (degree in communications, journalism or English preferred, but not required).

Benefits

  • Capital Blue Cross offers a comprehensive benefits packaging including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, a Retirement Plan, generous time off including Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer time off, an Incentive Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
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Capital Blue Cross

At Capital Blue Cross, we promise to go the extra mile for our team and our community. This promise is at the heart of our culture, and it’s why our employees consistently vote us one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.”We recognize that work is a part of life, not separate from it, and foster a flexible environment where your health and wellbeing are prioritized. At Capital, you will work alongside a caring team of supportive colleagues that represent the communities we serve, and be encouraged to volunteer locally. We value your professional and personal growth by investing heavily in training and continuing education, so you have the tools to do your best as you develop your career.And by doing your best, you’ll help us live our mission of improving the health and well-being of our members and the communities in which they live.Capital Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Founded in 1938
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA
1.9K employees (52 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
189.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.2%
Direct
58%
Referral
9.3%
Social
0.2%
Paid
0.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (2% of company)
Median Career Experience
16 years
Median Tenure
5.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2