Job Description:
The Proposal Consultant will develop and produce effective sales materials, primarily Requests for Proposals, in support of Fidelity Workplace Investing's overall business goals. Each document is customized and includes a set of unique requirements specifically designed to provide Fidelity's external customers, including: employers, plan sponsors, and third-party consultants/advisors with a clear understanding and detailed description of the value proposition Fidelity brings to its clients and how our product and service delivery model works.
The Team
The Proposal Consultant is responsible for the management, completion, and production of proposal requests for some of our most visible and complex opportunities from internal business partners, including Account Executives, Solution Architects, Product and Services Consultants, Managing Directors, and Senior Management. The Proposal Consultant excels in developing strong relationships with internal clients, facilitating effective communication, and successfully managing projects in an extremely fast paced environment with little supervision. The Proposal Consultant is also in charge of training and mentoring new associates and serving as a team leader or coach for others on the team. He/she also takes the lead on initiatives that drive efficiencies and improve processes across the team and broader organization.
The Expertise You Have
Bachelor's Degree required; degree in Marketing, English, or Journalism preferred
Three plus years financial industry experience and/or three to five years proposal management experience
The Skills You Bring
You can demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Outstanding organizational and time management skills
Excellent project management skills and you display the ability to effectively manage all moving parts and complete all deliverables within tight timeframes
You must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with business partners and team members at all levels of the organization
Strong collaboration and networking skills; you have the ability to appropriately manage expectations with individuals at a higher level in the organization
You are a strong individual contributor within a team environment and ability to work with minimal supervision
The Value You Deliver
Working with the Account Executive, Solutions Architect, and Product & Service Consultant to develop strategy plan appropriate for project requirements
Assuming overall responsibility for proposal activities such as: planning, organizing timeline and project deliverables
Researching appropriate project responses through supplied databases as well as other identified sources
Displaying strong product and technical knowledge within the supported market and applicable Fidelity services
Concurrently managing multiple projects to meet deadlines while achieving desired output
Ability to manage documents to eliminate redundancies, ensure responses align with questions, and leverage key learnings from previous efforts and apply to future projects
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.