Bid Manager - South and Central Europe - French Speaker

About Us

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 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 www.perk.com to learn more.

Powering Real Work

Bid Manager

The role

• 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
• Customer / Prospect 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 you need

• 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 French. Spanish and any other language skills are a bonus
• 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

• A competitive compensation package, including equity in Perk;
• A competitive compensation package, including equity in Perk;
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge;
• Health perks such as private healthcare or gym allowance, depending on your location;
• Unforgettable Perk 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 Perk 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 Perk, 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.

Perk 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 Perk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

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'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.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams
All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to [email protected], and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.