Proposal & Bid Specialist

We are FAIRTIQ!

FAIRTIQ is the leading mobile pay-as-you-go provider that simplifies public transport ticketing using an innovative geo-positioning based technology. We use state-of-the-art technology and methods for software development in order to evolve our products and support our rapidly growing user community. 

FAIRTIQ was founded in 2016 as a start-up with the mission of providing the easiest way to sustainable mobility for everyone, everywhere. Very quickly, FAIRTIQ has become the reference for usability and ease of use in public transport both by the industry and the users.

Today, the company counts over 140 employees in seven countries. Our technology is usable all over Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Denmark, as well as several parts of Germany, Austria, France, the Netherlands and Czech Republic with constant increase in reach. FAIRTIQ is growing, and you can grow with us!

Who we are looking for

To drive FAIRTIQ's growth and strengthen its market position, we are seeking a Proposal & Bid Specialist (f/m/d) based in Europe, working 80-100%, with fluency in German and English. In this role, you will take the lead in crafting strategic, competitive, and impactful proposals and bids. Collaborating closely with our Sales and Business Development team as well as the Bid Management Lead, you will oversee the entire bidding process – from identifying opportunities to final submission. You will also work hand-in-hand with our New Markets Lead to deliver complete and high-quality proposals for potential customers. This is your opportunity to actively contribute to FAIRTIQ’s expansion and success.

Your Responsibilities

• Winning Bids: Identify public tender opportunities and craft strategies to maximize success while aligning with market needs.
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, client-focused proposals and presentations.
• Solution Customization: Work with subject matter experts to tailor solutions and strengthen value propositions for client-specific objectives.
• Content Management: Maintain and update a centralized repository of high-quality proposal materials, templates, and past submissions.
• Contract Preparation: Partner with market leads and legal teams to prepare compliant, accurate, and comprehensive contract documents.
• Brand and Compliance: Ensure proposals and templates align with brand guidelines, style standards, and compliance requirements.
• Market Insights and Innovation: Research trends, analyze pricing, and propose innovative ideas to enhance competitiveness and drive growth.
• Collaborative Execution: Partner with sales, product, technology, and legal teams to deliver cohesive, unified, and effective submissions.

Your Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field; a Master’s degree or technical degree with relevant experience is a plus.
• Language Proficiency: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German; proficiency in French or Italian is highly preferred, with additional European languages as an advantage.
• Experience: 2-4 years in proposal development, bid management, sales support, or business development, ideally in tech, transport, or the public sector.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven ability to work with sales, product, and legal teams to create compelling proposals.
• Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple projects under tight deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Technical Skills: Experience with content management systems, proposal software, or CRM tools, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
• Passion for Mobility: Interest in technology and sustainable mobility; knowledge of public transport systems, mobility trends, and/or public tender processes is a strong advantage.
• Personal Traits: Resilient, results-driven, curious, adaptable, and confident in a dynamic, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment.

We Offer

• Dynamic and international work environment 
• The opportunity to contribute to a highly innovative and market-proven product in a fast growing, international scale-up.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Mobile office and flexible working hours, office location in Berlin, Bern and Zurich with work-from-anywhere policy. For team members who do not live in Switzerland or Germany near one of our FAIRTIQ Offices, we also cover the costs for co-working space if desired.
• Possibility for part-time work 80-100%.
• Budget and support for self-improvement and further education.

At FAIRTIQ, we don’t just accept difference, we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive from it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. FAIRTIQ is a proud equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

Data Protection - Your personal data will be held by Fairtiq for a maximum of 12 months. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. Please contact dataprotection@fairtiq.com if you wish for your data to be removed.