Executive Director, Enterprise Proposal Development & Events (Marketing)

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States; onsite

Base pay: $146,700–$272,400 per year, plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a health insurance organization offering employee development programs and a comprehensive benefits package.

What you will do

• Lead teams partnering with Sales and Account Management to develop and write enterprise proposals.
• Manage proposal content and network information requests across the enterprise.
• Support Blue-branded quotes for Dearborn National based on specified membership thresholds.
• Oversee teams supporting enterprise national account meetings with internal and external guests.
• Manage open enrollment request support for enterprise national accounts and Illinois, Texas, and Oklahoma markets.
• Oversee annual budgets, allocate resources, and develop business cases supported by cost-benefit and ROI analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience in progressive marketing, benefits administration, proposal development, insurance operations, or management of proposal development professionals.
• At least 7 years of leadership, communications, and management experience.
• Experience leading deadline-driven proposal work and balancing short-term deadlines with long-term objectives.
• Knowledge of proposal development methodologies and trends, with strong organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to improve proposal management through people, process, technology, data, and insights.
• Ability to translate initiatives into compelling business cases and conduct cost-benefit analyses.

Nice to have

• Degree in Business, Marketing Communications, or English.
• Experience applying AI and content management strategies in proposal development.
• Knowledge of healthcare industry trends, HCSC products, competitors, and the BCBS System.
• Experience designing knowledge management practices and managing onsite client events across multiple locations.
• Experience with analytics, automation, standardization, and customized responses for growth opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• Professional development plans focused on employee growth and career development.
• Health and wellness benefits, a 401(k) savings plan, and a pension plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, disability insurance, and supplemental life insurance.
• Employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.
• Equal opportunity employment with a commitment to a respectful and welcoming workplace.