About the Role
Expedia Group Advertising (EGA) helps partners, including hotels, airlines, and destination marketing organizations, reach millions of travelers globally. Our airline and transport vertical team is a key growth area, helping partners across EMEA drive visibility, bookings, and brand awareness through our media and advertising solutions. In this role, you will own and develop a portfolio of EMEA-based airline and transport partners, serving as their primary point of contact for Expedia Group Advertising solutions, and drive new business acquisition and revenue growth across the airlines vertical.
Responsibilities
- Own and develop a portfolio of EMEA-based airline and transport partners, serving as their primary point of contact for Expedia Group Advertising solutions
- Drive new business acquisition and revenue growth across the airlines vertical, and potentially expand into adjacent transport categories
- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with key decision-makers at airline marketing, media, commercial teams, and advertising agencies across the EMEA region
- Develop a deep understanding of airline partner objectives and translate these into compelling advertising proposals and media plans
- Collaborate with internal teams including Ad Solutions, Account Management, Analytics, and Product to deliver high-quality, results-driven campaigns
- Represent Expedia Group Advertising at industry events, trade shows, and partner meetings across the EMEA region
- Accurately forecast and manage a sales pipeline, meeting or exceeding quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Provide market intelligence and partner feedback to inform the development of EMEA-specific advertising products and go-to-market strategies
- Act as a subject matter expert on the airline vertical, contributing to team knowledge-sharing and best practices both internally and externally
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in B2B sales, business development, or partnerships within digital advertising, travel technology, or the airline/transport industry
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets in a consultative sales environment
- Experience managing complex, senior-level client relationships across multiple markets
- Strong understanding of digital advertising and media solutions (programmatic, sponsored listings, display, co-op marketing, etc.)
- Proficient communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders
- Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation
Skills
- Digital advertising
- Media solutions
- Programmatic advertising
- Sponsored listings
- Display advertising
- Co-op marketing
- Sales pipeline management
- Forecasting
- Market intelligence
- CRM tools
- Data-driven sales methodologies
- Online travel advertising ecosystem
- Travel distribution
Location
- London
- EMEA region
Work Type
- Flexible work model
Experience Level
- Senior-level
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- Exciting travel perks
- Generous time-off
- Parental leave
- Career development resources
About the Company
- Expedia Group helps travelers explore the world, one journey at a time.
- We are a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology.
- We connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.
- Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers.
- Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings.
- Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform.
- Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections.
- We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers.
- Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
Equal Opportunity
- 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, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
