Senior
Sr Country Manager - TAAP FR, BE, NL
At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As 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.
Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. 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 and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.
Sr. Country Manager - BE NL FR – Expedia TAAP
Are you passionate about helping businesses grow through world-class technology? If you’re looking to join a team who brings technology and booking solutions to travel agents, Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program) is laser-focused on helping our agents grow.
We are looking for candidates who want to supercharge growth leveraging our data & tools and their expertise in the French and BeNeLux travel agency landscape.
What you’ll do:
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Cultivate & maintain an in-depth knowledge of TAAP performance in France, Netherlands and Belgium including:
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Full end-to-end responsibility for the BE, NL, and FR markets — from defining country-level strategy and setting commercial priorities, to leading and coaching the local sales team on day-to-day execution, ensuring alignment between long-term market goals and on-the-ground agency engagement and GBV delivery.
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Develop new business by adding opportunities and bring on new agencies as well as increase our participation with existing ones
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Identify, pursue and foster strategic partnerships with top agencies, consortia and agency networks
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Guide our general sales agency (GSA) to build and execute strategies and grow the business through the local team
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Bridge the gap between the team on the ground and the leadership team, to share market insights and help define priorities around product, service and commercial offering
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Source and present insightful data including performance, market and competitor analysis, to implement meaningful action plans based on the data.
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Execute your plans to hit targets and support strategic objectives
Who you are:
You’ll fit this role if you have:
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Business level French and English, Dutch is a plus
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5-7 years’ experience in a travel agency-facing role or in an account management role in travel
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Proven sales growth track record in the travel trade.
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A leader of people and motivator for the people you work with
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A passion for digging through data points to understand complex problems and an understanding of how these can become growth opportunities
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Knowledge of the travel space in Europe, particularly France, Netherlands and Belgium
The total cash range for this position in Madrid is €68,500.00 to €96,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to €109,500.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Benefits and perks
Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership. Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.
You can find the benefits for this location and any collective agreement that may apply here.
Accommodation requests
Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.
Important notice
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never share sensitive personal information unless you are confident of the recipient. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official place to find and apply for roles is https://careers.expediagroup.com/jobs/.
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, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
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