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The Hartford

Presale Analyst- Group Benefits

Scottsdale, AZ / Remote

NA Pre-Sale Analyst - ON09EN

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

This role can have a Hybrid or Remote work arrangement. Candidates who live near one of our office locations: Hartford, CT, San Antonio, TX, Lake Mary, FL, Phoenix, AZ, Aurora, IL, New York City, NY and Danbury, CT will have the expectation of working in an office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday). Candidates who do not live near an office will have a remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise.

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The Presale Analyst position is strategically designed to support winning group benefits business and provide exceptional deliverables through key business relationships and optimal teamwork. Working with our business partners (sales, underwriting, claims, legal, compliance, marketing), the Presale Analyst must evaluate the new business or renewal opportunity, recruit the appropriate resources to evaluate the prospect, and facilitate discussions to drive issue resolution. The Presale Analyst is responsible for the timely delivery and quality response to all requests for proposal (RFPs), including completion of questionnaires and development of supporting proposal materials. In addition to effective writing and interpersonal communication skills, the Presale Analyst must be detail oriented, organized, and exhibit project management skills including the ability to determine urgency of changing priorities, respond to multiple deadlines, and balance concurrent tasks successfully in a fast-paced environment.

  • Timely delivery of quality National, Regional and Priority Account proposals, inclusive of questionnaires and additional required RFP components.
  • Complete and respond effectively to RFPs utilizing the response database and other internal resources while highlighting The Hartford's differentiators.
  • Help update proposal responses based on accuracy and consultative review (proofreading through error detection).
  • Superior writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Lead small project groups including facilitation group calls to complete each RFP.
  • Review of legal agreements, terms and conditions, and requirements/specifications.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of best practices, tools, processes, and procedures.
  • Develop strategic proposals which articulate the customer's needs and fulfills the customer's requirements.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with sales, underwriting, and additional internal business partners to achieve optimal results through effective teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

  • Presale and/or Request for Proposal (RFP) experience preferred.
  • Group Benefits insurance and/or Supplemental Health experience a plus.
  • Extensive persuasive and technical writing skills including editing for plain language.
  • Customer driven mindset with the emphasis on keeping the customer at the center of what we do and creating strategic responses to meet the customer needs.
  • Detailed-oriented and organization skills: Attention to detail is critical to each RFP with focus on all aspects of the project from grammar to timelines. Presale Analysts are required to manage multiple RFPs with ranging deadlines simultaneously.
  • Proven project management skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent business experience.

For full-time, occasional, part-time or remote positions: (1) high speed broadband internet service is required, we do not recommend or support DSL, wireless, Wifi, Hotspots, Fiber without a modem and Satellite; (2) Internet provider supplied modem/router/gateway is hardwired to the Hartford issued computer with an ethernet cable; and (3) minimum upload/download speeds of 75MB download/10MB upload will be required. To confirm whether your Internet system has sufficient speeds, please visit http://www.speedtest.net from your personal computer.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$58,880 - $88,320

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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Client-provided location(s): Scottsdale, AZ, USA; San Antonio, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA; Danbury, CT, USA; Aurora, IL, USA
Job ID: hartford-R2417282
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program