Bid Manager Dach - German Speaking

Perk; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity ownership

Vacation days + public holidays

Private healthcare or gym allowance

Life Insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

Perk is seeking a motivated Bid Manager DACH to join our Revenue team in Barcelona. You will coordinate end-to-end bid processes, collaborate with sales, and ensure high-quality responses for clients across Europe. English and German are essential; Spanish is a plus.

You will build a bid library, interact with clients, and contribute to bid strategy while maintaining a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role requires based proximity to our Barcelona hubs and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in bid management and writing.
• Fluent in English and German; Spanish is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the entire bid process from initiation to qualification and submission.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and tailor bid responses.
• Write, edit, and proofread bid documents for clarity and compliance.
• Manage communications throughout the bid process and provide updates.

Skills

Bid management

Client liaison

Organization

Project management

English (fluent)

German (fluent)

Tools

Salesforce

Google Workspace

Job description

About Us

About UsPerk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management.¿Quiere presentar una candidatura? Asegúrese de que su CV está actualizado y luego lea atentamente las siguientes especificaciones del puesto antes de solicitar.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, y 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, y 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 travel and SaaS, 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 to learn more. ð

Powering Real Work The role

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.

• Bid Management: Coordinate the entire bid process from initiation to qualification and submission, ensuring timely delivery of consistently high-quality responsesCollaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and tailor bid responsesDevelop 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 standardsGather 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 needsManage communications throughout the bid process, providing updates and seeking feedbackEncourage 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 analysisAssist in developing bid strategies to enhance the company’s competitive advantage
• Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve bid processes to enhance efficiencyImplement feedback from previous bids to refine future proposals

• 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
• Other Skills: Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Other Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Other Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Other Skills: Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk
• Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of vacation days plus public holidays
• Take control of your physical health with your choice of private healthcare or a gym allowance
• Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen
• Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party
• Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones
• Make your money go further with our flexible compensation plan
• Focus on your family with 17 weeks’ paid parental leave during your child’s first year
• Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes
• Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year
• Nurture your language skills with in real-life English, Spanish and Catalan lessons
• Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years
• Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support

How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, donde nuestro equipo trabaja juntos en persona 3 días a la semana. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work. For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.