Senior Proposal Writer at Luxottica
Costa Mesa, CA
About the Job
Requisition ID: 303463
Position: Full-Time
There’s more to EyeMed than meets the eye. EyeMed is the fastest growing managed vision benefits company in the country with consistent double-digit membership growth! Through our commitment to innovation, we’re reimagining the way employers and their employees think about vision care. We want them to see life to the fullest and experience more of what’s best, not more of the same. And if what’s best hasn’t been done yet, it’s our exceptional and passionate employees driving this change. But, our passion for vision isn’t just about vision insurance benefits. Our employees are proud to support and participate in life-altering global and local missions through our partnership with OneSight, a leading not-for-profit organization with a 100% focus on eradicating the world’s vision crisis.
Your family says a lot about who you are. EyeMed is a key member of the Luxottica family of companies, global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. In North America, Luxottica is the home to global brands Ray-Ban, Oakley and many top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical.
If you’re passionate about driving innovation and change and interested in a career in the optical and insurance industry, EyeMed wants to start the conversation and help provide you a growth-focused opportunity with America’s fastest growing vision benefits company.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Sr Proposal Writer provides consultative marketing support to EyeMed’s Sales and Service Associates focused on top strategic deals for the business. This includes responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working with provider data accessibility and directories, developing custom presentations and other client specific pieces. The Sr Proposal Writer researches and compiles EyeMed/Luxottica Retail statistics and facts to incorporate into selling and marketing projects.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Owns all RFP responses with primary focus on large national groups (5k+ lives) and complexity level 3-5 proposals. These proposals are 100% customized to the client and require executive review. The RFP process includes:
+ Working with EyeMed Executive team to align on strategic positioning
+ Leads development of customized marketing pieces and presentations
+ Custom writing of proposal and other key pieces
+ Owns the project through completion and works cross-functionally with multiple departments to develop strategic responses and a unique right to win
+ Manages all cross-functional strategy meetings associated with RFP – includes managing approval of performance guarantees, exceptions and strategy definitions
+ Ensures all responses meet legal requirements, are consistent with our brand positioning and tell a compelling story about EyeMed
+ Meets all project deadlines, including proposal due dates
+ Conducts post-project reviews of major RFP opportunities to identify best practices and issues to address for future opportunities
+ Owns internal functional area relationships to ensure:
+ All information in assigned section of the RFP database is up-to-date, is positioned competitively and supports brand position
+ RFP team is trained on all information related to functional area changes
+ Oversees development of custom exhibits, ensuring brand voice and visual elements are in-line with EyeMed standards
+ Key liaison between Marketing and Sales Operations: works to ensure all new products, brand voice, marketing strategy, etc are incorporated into responses and presentations
+ Sales & Account Management Communications Support:
+ Works directly with Marketing to develop and distribute content for Sales and Account Management education purposes (processes, policies, industry updates, new tools, etc)
+ Owns distribution and approval processes for publishing
+ Ensure a consistent delivery of our competitive position during finalist and account business review presentations
+ Owns ad hoc projects to support selling and marketing efforts, including:
+ Annual Conference support and/or project management partnering with Training and Development and Sales Operations leadership
+ Custom ad-hoc marketing support as needed, working with Marketing team to develop content for Sales and Account Management that support marketing strategy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
+ 3+ years experience writing business communications
+ Grammar/spelling accuracy
+ Strong writing skills including clear organization of thought and ability to verbalize processes while adding creative marketing language
+ Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Product Suite
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Knowledge of benefits industry
+ Cross-functional leadership experience
+ Strong technical writing experience
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 or e-mail HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com (be sure to provide your name and contact information for either option so that we may follow up in a timely manner).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
Position: Full-Time
There’s more to EyeMed than meets the eye. EyeMed is the fastest growing managed vision benefits company in the country with consistent double-digit membership growth! Through our commitment to innovation, we’re reimagining the way employers and their employees think about vision care. We want them to see life to the fullest and experience more of what’s best, not more of the same. And if what’s best hasn’t been done yet, it’s our exceptional and passionate employees driving this change. But, our passion for vision isn’t just about vision insurance benefits. Our employees are proud to support and participate in life-altering global and local missions through our partnership with OneSight, a leading not-for-profit organization with a 100% focus on eradicating the world’s vision crisis.
Your family says a lot about who you are. EyeMed is a key member of the Luxottica family of companies, global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. In North America, Luxottica is the home to global brands Ray-Ban, Oakley and many top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, Target Optical and Sears Optical.
If you’re passionate about driving innovation and change and interested in a career in the optical and insurance industry, EyeMed wants to start the conversation and help provide you a growth-focused opportunity with America’s fastest growing vision benefits company.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Sr Proposal Writer provides consultative marketing support to EyeMed’s Sales and Service Associates focused on top strategic deals for the business. This includes responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), working with provider data accessibility and directories, developing custom presentations and other client specific pieces. The Sr Proposal Writer researches and compiles EyeMed/Luxottica Retail statistics and facts to incorporate into selling and marketing projects.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Owns all RFP responses with primary focus on large national groups (5k+ lives) and complexity level 3-5 proposals. These proposals are 100% customized to the client and require executive review. The RFP process includes:
+ Working with EyeMed Executive team to align on strategic positioning
+ Leads development of customized marketing pieces and presentations
+ Custom writing of proposal and other key pieces
+ Owns the project through completion and works cross-functionally with multiple departments to develop strategic responses and a unique right to win
+ Manages all cross-functional strategy meetings associated with RFP – includes managing approval of performance guarantees, exceptions and strategy definitions
+ Ensures all responses meet legal requirements, are consistent with our brand positioning and tell a compelling story about EyeMed
+ Meets all project deadlines, including proposal due dates
+ Conducts post-project reviews of major RFP opportunities to identify best practices and issues to address for future opportunities
+ Owns internal functional area relationships to ensure:
+ All information in assigned section of the RFP database is up-to-date, is positioned competitively and supports brand position
+ RFP team is trained on all information related to functional area changes
+ Oversees development of custom exhibits, ensuring brand voice and visual elements are in-line with EyeMed standards
+ Key liaison between Marketing and Sales Operations: works to ensure all new products, brand voice, marketing strategy, etc are incorporated into responses and presentations
+ Sales & Account Management Communications Support:
+ Works directly with Marketing to develop and distribute content for Sales and Account Management education purposes (processes, policies, industry updates, new tools, etc)
+ Owns distribution and approval processes for publishing
+ Ensure a consistent delivery of our competitive position during finalist and account business review presentations
+ Owns ad hoc projects to support selling and marketing efforts, including:
+ Annual Conference support and/or project management partnering with Training and Development and Sales Operations leadership
+ Custom ad-hoc marketing support as needed, working with Marketing team to develop content for Sales and Account Management that support marketing strategy
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
+ Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
+ 3+ years experience writing business communications
+ Grammar/spelling accuracy
+ Strong writing skills including clear organization of thought and ability to verbalize processes while adding creative marketing language
+ Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Product Suite
+ Strong organizational and time management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
+ Knowledge of benefits industry
+ Cross-functional leadership experience
+ Strong technical writing experience
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 or e-mail HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com (be sure to provide your name and contact information for either option so that we may follow up in a timely manner).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.