The role of Presale Marketing Consultant is responsible for producing responses to RFPs in French and English that will drive business growth and retain existing business. This role partners closely with senior representatives from sales, business development, relationship management, and subject matter experts to produce informed, detailed and persuasive proposals. This job description does not represent a comprehensive listing of job duties that are required of the employee performing this role.
Position Responsibilities: - Own the proposal process, including strategy sessions, content development, project management, internal research, technical accuracy, brand adherence, and quality control.
- Respond to complex RFPs, RFIs and databases, with unique, tailored responses that demonstrate our understanding of a client/prospect's concerns
- Leverage approved AI tools to streamline proposal processes, develop initial drafts, conduct content reviews, and improve the quality, consistency, and efficiency of deliverables.
- Maintain expert understanding of industry trends, competitive intelligence, and Manulife's products, services, and procedures
Required Qualifications:- 2+ years of experience in a sales support or B2B marketing communications role
- Experience crafting convincing responses to RFPs (ideally for retirement plans)
- Fully bilingual (French/English): The successful candidate will be required to communicate in English and French in order to support clients from various jurisdictions outside of Quebec.
- Demonstrated ability to use approved AI tools responsibly and effectively for drafting, reviewing, research, and process improvement
- Expert with Microsoft Office proposal software (Loopio/Qvidian) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, marketing, English, journalism or equivalent
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work well across departments/levels - including sales teams - and to apply influence and negotiation skills
- Curiosity and eagerness to investigate, learn, collaborate, and innovate, while bringing a positive, flexible attitude
When you join our team:- We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
- We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
- As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
Referenced Salary LocationWaterloo, Ontario
Working ArrangementHybrid
Salary range is expected to be between$70,500.00 CAD - $117,500.00 CAD
Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [redacted] for the salary range for your location.
Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [redacted] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.
