Proposals Strategist

You will work at the heart of Via's mission, forging new partnerships with public transit providers across the DACH region through thoughtful, exceptionally-written proposals. Working alongside senior members of the Strategy Team, you will develop a deep understanding of potential partners' transportation challenges and goals, learn Via's unique technical and operational strengths, and lead high-quality written proposals that open doors to real, lasting change in how cities move. This role is for people with a keen interest in technology and a genuine passion for writing. It is hybrid and Berlin based.

Responsibilities

• Own competitive procurements from start to finish: evaluation, strategy, creation of exceptional proposal content, review, and submission
• Partner closely with Via's Partnerships, Expansion, and Finance teams to build winning strategies for high-stakes procurements, and challenge assumptions along the way
• Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance the proposal response process through optimization and AI-driven automation
• Absorb complex product specifications and distill them into clear, compelling prose that moves decision-makers
• Generate original, persuasive content by reading what a potential partner really needs and deploying command of Via's technology, transit norms, and the latest innovations from across the industry
• Manage communications with potential partners with skill and professionalism, and support senior team members in interviews with cities and transit agencies

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• An exceptionally strong writer and communicator with an instinctive feel for tone, structure, and argument
• Meticulous and strategic: able to hold every detail in a complex project while never losing sight of the big picture
• Naturally curious and always learning; wants to understand the why behind decisions and enjoys contributing ideas
• Steady, thoughtful, organized, and solution-oriented
• Fully fluent in German and English — native or bilingual level in German is a must

Benefits

• Weekly team lunch and breakfast
• Urban Sports Club membership
• Company pension scheme (bAV) with a 20% employer contribution
• 30 vacation days a year
• Equity