Marketing Analyst - Employee Benefits

SUMMARY  Responsible for marketing trends and conditions in order to produce accurate and viable employee benefit solutions for clients and prospects.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Creates and sends requests for proposals (RFPs) to carriers, including follow-up as necessary; Solicits bids for clients from carriers and vendors; Monitors receipt of bids to ensure that the quotes are timely and are to specification; Communicates negotiated rate and plan design alternatives to the respective client service team member; Creates accurate and consistently formatted proposals; Reviews peer proposals for accuracy; Develops and maintains carrier relationships; Keeps abreast of legislative, market and product changes; Attends and actively participates in marketing meetings; Flexibility to work long hours during busy season, if needed; Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information); Other duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS  EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience One (1) or more years experience working for a group insurance carrier or benefits brokerage firm   SKILLS Excellent verbal and written communication skills Good problem solving, planning, organizational and prioritization skills Strong quantitative and analytical skills Strong multi-tasking skills with high level attention to detail Ability to interface with executives – internal and external Proficient in Microsoft Office products #LI-DD1