Bid Manager DACH - German Speaking

About the role

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact. We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem . Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work. At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team. Visit www.perk.com to learn more. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Bid Manager DACH to join our Revenue team. You'll be the backbone of our DACH Sales team, extending your support across other European markets by managing and coordinating the bid process for potential and existing clients. You'll be based in our sunny Barcelona office, bringing a 'can-do' attitude, excellent communication skills in English and German, and thriving in our dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Bid Management:
• Coordinate the entire bid process from initiation to qualification and submission, ensuring timely delivery of consistently high-quality responses
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and tailor bid responses
• Develop and maintain a bid library with standard templates and relevant documentation
• Content Development:
• Write, edit, and proofread bid documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and compliance with client requirements and Perk standards
• Gather necessary information from internal stakeholders across various departments and share insights/learnings with team
• Client Interaction:
• Liaise with customers / prospects to clarify requirements, where appropriate, and ensure a thorough understanding of their needs
• Manage communications throughout the bid process, providing updates and seeking feedback
• Encourage and attend pre-tender meetings to gather information on customer requirements
• Strategic Input:
• Provide insights and recommendations based on bid outcomes, market trends, and competitor analysis
• Assist in developing bid strategies to enhance the company's competitive advantage
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously review and improve bid processes to enhance efficiency
• Implement feedback from previous bids to refine future proposals
• What we would like
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in bid management and writing, preferably within the travel industry or a B2B environment.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and German; Spanish is a big plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CRM systems such as Salesforce, as well as Google Workspace and Bid management software experience is a plus.
• Other Skills:
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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