Advertising Manager

ADVERTISING MANAGER | HYBRID ATLANTA, US Travel obsessed? Big tech fan? Hey, you're in good company. If you want to be part of the industry that makes the world go round, then look no further. Travelport is the brains behind lots of your travel bookings- plane, car or hotel. Our technology is used to book that magical holiday, long awaited bucket-list trip or overdue school reunion. While we can't solve mosquito bites or lost luggage, we can simplify a lot of the technical parts of travel, and we're looking for the best thinkers to help us do it. We're hiring right now for a Advertising Manager! Search for #Travelport on LinkedIn and hear from our amazing team. How you'll make an impact: The Advertising Manager plays a critical leadership role in scaling Travelport's global advertising business. This position leads the Advertising Media Planning team, responsible for transforming advertiser objectives into high-performing, multi-platform advertising campaigns that deliver value to customers and revenue growth to Travelport. This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management, operational excellence, strategic planning, and cross-functional influence. You'll drive process rigor, optimize systems from quote-to-cash, and partner closely with Sales, Product, Technology, Finance, and Business Intelligence to ensure flawless campaign execution and continuous innovation. If you're energized by building teams, improving systems, and operating at the center of digital advertising, travel technology, and platform monetization-this role offers meaningful impact and visibility. Your role in action: Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a global Advertising Media Planning team across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. Set clear goals, performance standards, and development paths to foster engagement, accountability, and growth. Build a team culture grounded in collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Advertising Operations & Media Planning Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of advertising campaigns, including: Media planning and campaign design Inventory forecasting and optimization Rate management, quoting, contracting, and order management Campaign execution, reporting, and performance analysis Ensure campaigns are delivered accurately, on time, and with high quality across all platforms. Process, Systems & Scale Design and implement scalable processes that improve speed, efficiency, and margin across advertising operations. Partner with Product and Technology to optimize tools, workflows, and quote-to-cash systems. Identify opportunities to reduce operational friction while supporting revenue growth and media performance. Cross-Functional Partnership Act as a key operational partner to Advertising Sales, enabling sellers with tools, insights, and resources that support deal velocity and effectiveness. Work closely with Finance, Billing, and Collections to ensure accurate invoicing, compliance, and revenue recognition. Collaborate with Product Management and Sales to expand advertising real estate, unlock new inventory, and improve media ROI. Market & Industry Expertise Maintain a deep understanding of: Travel advertising trends and competitive dynamics GDS platforms and travel distribution models Digital media performance, pricing, and measurement Translate market insights into actionable recommendations and competitive responses. Could this be you? 5+ years of experience in advertising media planning, ad operations, or contract management , preferably in digital, travel, or B2B technology environments. 2+ years of people management or team leadership experience. Proven ability to execute complex, multi-market advertising campaigns with operational rigor. Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience influencing and collaborating with Sales, Product, and Technology teams. Industry Experience (Preferred) Background in travel, travel technology, GDS, digital advertising platforms, or marketplaces. Familiarity with performance reporting, ROI analysis, and advertising monetization models. Personal Attributes Confident leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling environment. Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and detail-driven. Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Team Culture & Why You'll Love It Here A highly interactive, globally connected team with an "all-in" mindset. A culture that values accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement. A shared mission to increase revenue, efficiency, and advertiser value-while having fun along the way . Meaningful exposure to senior leadership and influence on the future of Travelport's advertising business. Discover why our teams love working here: Where do we start! Our benefits package includes: Salary: 80,000 We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible to participate in our bonus program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary life options, a competitive 401(k) match, as well as many other voluntary benefits to fit your specific needs. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy, hybrid working model, as well as contributing to our communities with an annual volunteer day off. We also offer a New Child leave policy, where the birthing parent receives 16 weeks of paid time off, and the non-birthing parent receives 8. Your journey at Travelport starts here- apply now! Our application process is quick, easy, and hassle-free - apply in just a few minutes! We are an equal opportunities employer and will consider all qualified applicants purely on their skills and abilities. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if needed. 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