Bid Manager DACH - German Speaking

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Barcelona, Cataluña
3-5 Years Experience
HR Tech • Software • Travel
We empower people to meet in real life in an enjoyable and sustainable way using our innovative travel booking platform.
The Role
The Bid Manager DACH will coordinate the bid process for potential and existing clients, manage client communications, collaborate with sales teams, and provide strategic input to enhance competitive advantage. The role also involves content development and continuous improvement of bid processes.
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About Us

We're TravelPerk, a hyper-growth SaaS platform offering companies a one-stop-shop for booking, managing and reporting business travel.

Our aim is to revolutionise the $1.3 trillion business travel market by combining an unrivalled choice of travel options with a powerful booking and management platform and access to 24/7 customer support we’ve become the leading all-in-one travel management solution. 

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1200 people in 9 offices across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2024 we raised $104 million in additional investment, with a total valuation of $1.4 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work,  one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to supercharge their corporate travel. 

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.

What you will do

  • Bid Management:
    • Coordinate the entire bid process from initiation to qualification and submission, ensuring timely delivery of consistently high-quality proposals.
    • 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 Travelperk standards.
    • Gather necessary information from internal stakeholders across various departments. 
  • Client Interaction:
    • Liaise with clients to clarify requirements, where appropriate, and ensure a thorough understanding of their needs.
    • Manage client communications throughout the bid process, providing updates and seeking feedback.
  • 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 3 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: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and Google Drive 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

  • 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
  • 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity in TravelPerk;
  • 🌴 Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
  • 💊 Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
  • 🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events;
  • 💙 A mental health support tool for your wellbeing;
  • 📒 Exponential growth & personal development opportunities;
  • 🫶 VolunteerPerk - 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice;
  • 🌎 "Work from anywhere" in the world allowance of 20 working days per year;
  • 📚 IRL English or Spanish Lessons are held in the Barcelona office;
  • 👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks after 6 months, based on location and eligibility factors.

How we work

Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk serves as the platform for human connection in-real-life (IRL). 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 within commuting distance of our Barcelona hub. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in-real-life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity and ultimately make us a great place to work.

At TravelPerk, we prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

For certain roles, we provide relocation assistance. Please specify your need for this in your application, and we will evaluate the possibility on a case-by-case basis. English is our official office language, so we request that resumes be submitted in English for effective communication.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, meaning you’re welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you.


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The Company
HQ: Barcelona, Barcelona
1,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

We are TravelPerk: a scaling unicorn valued at $1.4 billion that has raised over $400m since our creation in 2015.

Backed by world-class investors with portfolios including Airbnb, Stripe, Slack, Trello, Gusto, Twitter, Farfetch and Deliveroo, our team comprises of A-players from the travel and technology industries.

We’ve been named the fastest-growing SaaS startup in the world by SaaS1000 and featured as one of the hottest startups to watch by both Forbes and Wired. We’re revolutionizing the B2B corporate travel market—worth over $1.3 trillion— to connect people in real life in an enjoyable and sustainable way.

TravelPerk is innovative. In recent years, we have welcomed and acquired the likes of Click Travel, NexTravel and Albatross to the team. From TravelCare, to FlexiPerk and GreenPerk, we are shaping the industry's future and embodying our company values while we do it--create a 7 star experience, impact over effort, be a good person, we are a team, we are all owners.

Why Work With Us

We are a values-driven company—we walk the talk and build teams based on how someone aligns with our values. We believe in creating impact over effort, acting as owners, and in building meaningful and inspiring careers. TravelPerk is more than a travel company, it's a place where people believe in in-real-life interaction and enjoy being together.

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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our company's purpose is to connect people in real life and we believe in practicing what we preach! We are an In Real Life first company and have a hybrid work structure with the expectation that team members are in office at least 3 days a week.

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