Bid / Proposal Manager (English)

Leonardocompany Open · verified Oct 22, 2026

DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus Full-time Manager Revenue & Sales Operations

At a glance

Manager-level Revenue & Sales Operations role at Leonardocompany. DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate €66,452–€75,000 across Germany.

Estimated pay

Leonardocompany has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

€66,452 – €75,000

What the middle half of mid-level revenue & sales operations roles in Germany paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 7 postings that stated pay, median €75,000. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

RoleRevenue & Sales Operations

SeniorityManager

LocationDE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

EmploymentFull-time

PostedAug 13, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Run bids from early planning through final submission, keeping each proposal on track
Bring sales, engineering, legal, compliance, risk and quality contributors together
Review customer requirements and shape accurate, compliant proposal responses
Organise input from internal teams, partners and subcontractors into clear documents
Track milestones, meet deadlines and improve bid templates through lessons learned

What you bring

At least three years in bid, proposal, project management or a comparable commercial role
Hands-on experience handling complex, preferably technical, bids or proposals
Fluent German and English at C1 or C2 level, with strong written and spoken communication
EU citizenship and eligibility to obtain and retain German security clearance
Advanced ability with MS Word plus a university degree or equivalent professional experience

Who this fits

You’ll suit a structured, independent coordinator who can juggle competing deadlines and align cross-functional contributors. The role is based in Darmstadt and combines hybrid work with a permanent, full-time arrangement. German and English fluency, EU citizenship and German security clearance eligibility are stated constraints.

From the employer

Job Description:

Who You Are

We are looking for an experienced Bid & Proposal Manager to join our international Bid Management team at our Headquarters in Darmstadt.

You will manage bids of varying complexity and value, working closely with Business Development, Sales, Engineering and other stakeholders to develop high-quality, competitive proposals.

The position is full-time, permanent and hybrid, with an expected start date as soon as possible.

What You Will Focus On

Manage bids and proposals from initial planning through to final submission.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional bid teams and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
Analyse customer requirements and ensure compliant, high-quality proposals.
Coordinate contributions from internal stakeholders, partner companies and subcontractors.
Prepare, review and structure proposal documentation.
Coordinate bid-related activities with functions such as Sales, Engineering, Legal & Compliance, Risk Management and Quality Assurance.
Ensure bid milestones and submission deadlines are met.
Contribute to lessons learned and the continuous improvement of Bid Management processes and templates.

What You Bring

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in Bid Management, Proposal Management, Project Management or a comparable commercial role.
Experience managing complex and preferably technical bids or proposals.
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluency in German and English (C1/C2).
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
A structured, detail-oriented and independent working style.
Advanced MS Word skills.
University degree or equivalent professional experience.
EU citizenship due to security requirements.
Ability to obtain and hold the required German security clearance.

Desirable

Experience working in an engineering-driven or highly technical environment; a technical or engineering background would be an advantage.
Experience in the space, aerospace, defence or another technology-driven industry.
APMP accreditation or comparable Bid Management qualification.
Experience with bid strategy frameworks.
Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

Contract Type:

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid