Strategy Director - Hotels.com

Strategy Director – Hotels.com Hotels.com is one of Expedia Group’s three flagship consumer brands, focused on delivering the most convenient, rewarding, and memorable ways for people to travel and explore the world alongside Expedia and Vrbo. Responsibilities Own Strategy Development: Play a key role in defining & operationalizing key short, medium, and long‑term Business Travel strategic initiatives to improve the consumer performance and competitive positioning Evaluate strategic Business Travel opportunities and develop perspective on implications and actions for the traveler: Monitor the Business Travel ecosystem to identify market trends Identify business / value driver opportunities and risks Frame strategic options, evaluate tradeoffs, and develop clear, data‑backed business cases to drive executive decision‑making Communicate findings to senior stakeholders, build buy‑in Own end‑to‑end process from inception through market activation of prioritized Business Travel strategic initiatives: Working with cross‑functional stakeholders such as Product & Tech, Marketing, Supply, Pricing, Finance, Analytics Operating with autonomy i.e., independently frame problems, drive alignment, and move work forward with limited oversight, while keeping leadership appropriately involved Financial Planning: Partner with finance on annual financial planning processes Performance Metrics: Regularly evaluate performance against targets against established financial KPIs Data‑Driven Decision Making: Leverage analytics to drive informed business decisions Global Alignment: Foster consistency and alignment across diverse markets Experience and Qualifications 10+ years of experience, with a combination of the following: Business Travel Business strategy: Establish cross‑functional plan to bring strategy to life Develop business case leveraging analysis in an ambiguous and fast paced environment Identify and evaluate key market trends, opportunities, and risks Think long‑term, anticipate market trends, and adapt to changing business landscapes Launching new business (e.g., entrepreneur, start‑up, managed new business / product launch): Demonstrate ability to turn strategy into business results and drive growth Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to bring new business to life Own process from inception through market activation Top tier management consulting or Tech company Compensation The total cash range for this position in New York is $224,000.00 to $313,500.00, with potential to increase to $358,500.00 based on performance. In Seattle, the range is $207,500.00 to $290,500.00, with potential up to $332,000.00. Benefits Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent membership. EEO Statement Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr PowerToFly