Application Guide

How to Apply for Manager, Proposals

at Lime

🏢 About Lime

Lime is a leader in micro-mobility, offering shared electric scooters and bikes to reduce urban congestion and carbon emissions. With a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable, and carbon-free, Lime operates in over 200 cities globally. Joining Lime means contributing to sustainable urban mobility while working in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

About This Role

As Manager, Proposals, you will lead the end-to-end proposal process for RFPs, RFIs, and permits across the Americas and APAC, translating complex procurement documents into winning strategies. This role is critical to Lime's market expansion, directly impacting the company's ability to secure partnerships and permits in new and existing cities.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start your day reviewing a new RFP from a mid-sized US city, analyzing its requirements, and scheduling a kickoff with cross-functional teams (legal, operations, policy). Mid-day, you'll draft proposal sections, refine a template based on feedback, and coordinate with APAC colleagues on a permit application. The afternoon could involve a strategy call with a local market team to prepare for an upcoming tender.

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🎯 Who Lime Is Looking For

  • A seasoned proposal manager with 5+ years of experience in end-to-end proposal management, ideally involving public procurement or government contracts.
  • An exceptional communicator who can distill complex regulatory and procurement requirements into clear, persuasive proposal content and align cross-functional teams.
  • A strategic thinker who analyzes RFP documents to identify evaluation criteria and competitive advantages, crafting tailored win strategies.
  • A process-driven organizer who builds scalable proposal infrastructure (templates, libraries, best practices) to improve team efficiency and consistency.

📝 Tips for Applying to Lime

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific examples of managing RFPs/RFIs for government or municipal contracts, especially in transportation or infrastructure.

2

Include metrics on proposal win rates, number of proposals managed, or time saved through process improvements.

3

Demonstrate your ability to work across regions (Americas and APAC) by mentioning experience with diverse geographies or time zones.

4

Showcase your familiarity with micro-mobility or smart city trends by referencing relevant projects or knowledge in your cover letter.

5

Prepare a portfolio of past proposal samples (redacted) that illustrate your ability to create compelling, compliant content.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder proposals from kickoff to submission, especially for government or regulatory bodies.', 'Highlight your ability to analyze procurement documents and develop strategic win themes that differentiate Lime from competitors.', "Mention any process improvements you've implemented (e.g., template creation, content libraries) that increased efficiency.", "Express enthusiasm for Lime's mission and your desire to contribute to sustainable urban transportation."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Lime's recent press releases and news about new city launches or permit wins to understand their growth strategy.
  • → Study Lime's competitors (e.g., Bird, Spin) and how their proposal approaches might differ.
  • → Familiarize yourself with common procurement challenges in the micro-mobility space, such as permit caps, parking regulations, and equity requirements.
  • → Explore Lime's blog or sustainability reports to align your application with their company values and goals.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a time you managed a particularly complex RFP. How did you coordinate stakeholders and ensure on-time submission?
2 How do you analyze an RFP to identify key evaluation criteria and develop a winning strategy?
3 Describe a time you improved a proposal process or tool. What was the impact?
4 How would you handle a tight deadline with conflicting priorities from multiple teams?
5 Why are you interested in micro-mobility, and what do you know about Lime's current market challenges?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Lime's specific mission or micro-mobility context.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of proposal management experience, especially with government entities.
  • Overlooking the need to discuss process improvements or scalability, as the job emphasizes building infrastructure.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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