Business Development, Director

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Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We're building a more open world. Join us. Business Development Director Introduction to the Team Expedia Group B2B connects partners across the travel industry to our technology, supply, and services, helping them deliver seamless travel experiences to their customers. From airlines and hotels to financial institutions and travel platforms, we power smarter, faster, and more impactful travel solutions through one of the most connected marketplaces in the world. This role sits within Expedia Group's B2B division and is responsible for winning new business, growing strategic accounts, and leading complex commercial opportunities across local, regional, or global markets. You will partner with customers and cross-functional teams to shape market strategy, develop tailored solutions, and drive revenue growth through consultative selling, negotiation, and long-term planning. In this role, you will drive high-value commercial outcomes by building a strong pipeline, leading complex negotiations, and identifying opportunities to expand Expedia Group's impact with strategic customers. You will use market insight, analytical rigor, and commercial judgment to create sustainable growth and deliver value for customers and the business. In this role, you will: Acquire new enterprise white-label and API partnerships, with a focus on airlines, cruise lines, suppliers, and other high-value prospects Build and manage a pipeline of complex opportunities to achieve annual revenue, profit, and launch goals Lead end-to-end deal execution, including prospecting, solution development, pricing, negotiation, contracting, and closing Partner with legal and internal stakeholders to shape contract terms, resolve complex business issues, and support customer-specific solutions Develop account and territory plans based on traveler needs, market trends, and competitive insights Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers and develop a deep understanding of customer strategies, offerings, goals, and challenges Present compelling proposals and business cases that influence internal leaders and external partners Use financial and market analysis to evaluate opportunities, prioritize investments, and drive profitable growth Mentor peers and lead cross-functional collaboration in a matrixed environment Maintain strong knowledge of Expedia Group products, partner economics, and competitor offerings Experience and qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in business, hospitality, technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience 8+ years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or 6+ years with a master's degree, in sales, business development, strategic account management, or partner-facing commercial roles Proven success negotiating, contracting, and launching API or white-label partnerships end to end while exceeding annual financial targets Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility with decision-makers Deep experience in consultative sales, complex negotiations, multi-year agreements, and strategic account planning Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with the ability to build business cases and identify sustainable growth opportunities Self-starter who can simplify complexity, work independently, and deliver results Growth mindset with a track record of seeking and applying feedback Experience working with airlines, cruise lines, hotel chains, or similar travel partners a plus Fluent in English; Portuguese and/or Spanish are a plus where relevant to the market The total cash range (inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target) for this position in Miami is $186,000.00 to $260,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $297,500.00, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Incentive plan performance above target will also earn more than the incentive target compensation amount. The total cash range (inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target) for this position in Chicago is $186,000.00 to $260,500.00. Employees in this role have the poten

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