About Prewave
Make a Real Difference
At Prewave, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our innovative AI solutions help businesses identify and predict global supply chain risks. Our aim is to make supply chains more resilient, transparent and sustainable. By doing this we help companies to ensure fair working conditions, eliminate child labour, reduce waste and promote sustainable practices across global supply chains.
Trusted by Global Industry Leaders
Prewave proudly partners with industry leaders such as BMW, Kärcher, Hilti, PwC, and Porsche. Our supply chain superintelligence helps navigate complex supply chain challenges, ensuring operational integrity and enhancing market leadership.
Your mission
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Proposal Manager (f/m/d) to join our growing team. This role is critical in ensuring that we create compelling, accurate, and competitive proposals that enable Prewave to win new business and strengthen client trust. Your main tasks will be:
RFX Management: Evaluate RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to understand requirements and translate them into winning proposal strategies.
Proposal Development: Coordinate, write, and edit high-quality proposals that align with client needs, clearly articulate our value proposition, and highlight competitive advantages.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Product, Marketing, Legal, and other relevant teams to gather input, validate information, and ensure accuracy of proposal content.
Process Compliance: Work in line with Proposal Management processes, guidelines, and best practices to maintain consistency and high standards across submissions.
Efficiency & Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, templates, and tools to drive efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.
Content Management: Maintain and update the central RFX repository, ensuring that all proposal content, case studies, and reference materials are accurate, current, and relevant.
Deadline Management: Manage timelines proactively to ensure timely submission of proposals while handling multiple projects in parallel.
Your profile
2-6 years of proven experience in proposal or bid management, preferably in a SaaS environment.
Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
Exceptional written communication skills, with an eye for detail, accuracy, and persuasive messaging.
High level of diligence, organisation, and accountability.
Fluent in German and English (additional languages are a plus).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with proposal management tools or CRMs is an advantage.
Passionate and diligent in delivering top-quality work which supports business growth.
Valid work permit for either Austria or Germany
What we offer you
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We recognise and reward talent. You'll receive a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary and a performance-based bonus. Expect a minimum On-Target Earning (OTE) of EUR 44,450 gross annually, tailored to your qualifications, experience and the role.
Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a dynamic team in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued. Your voice is important here.
Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible working hours and options for working from home to promote a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
What our employees love:
Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.
Health and Wellness Initiatives: Benefit from our Eversports partnership, mental health support, shiatsu sessions, and regular health check-ups.
Training and Development: Access company-wide German and soft skills training and work with your manager on your personal growth plan.
Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings, ping-pong tournaments, company dinners, seasonal celebrations, and more.
Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.
Your Device of Choice: Windows, MacOS, or Linux – pick your preferred setup.
About us
We, at Prewave, take pride in encouraging and ensuring a sustainable, transparent and resilient supply chain for all. In our platform, our clients can utilise several tools to understand, analyse and anticipate any risks coming their way. We are using AI technologies to identify and predict these risks.
Our passion for more ethical business practices carried us to be one of top 10 startups in Austria in 2022 by LinkedIn, the best idea spot in 2023, and #7 in best startups list in Austria in 2024 by Trend Magazine.
We are based in Vienna, Austria, and we already have our first office in Paris. We enjoy our work with our team members from all around the world. We are a huge community from more than 35 nationalities already, and counting!
If you crave to belong to a fast-moving and diverse environment, we are one click away. Let's start chatting!
