Bid Manager DACH - German Speaking

Location: London

Employment Type: Full time

Department: Sales

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 London office, bringing a 'can-do' attitude, excellent communication skills in English and German, and thriving in our dynamic, fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• 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 and learnings with the 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.

Our Benefits:

• 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 therapy and 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, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. 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. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means you are welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you are from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.