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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.
Introduction to the Team
Expedia Group B2B connects partners across the travel industry to our leading technology, supply, and services - helping them deliver seamless travel experiences to their customers. From airlines and hotels to financial institutions and other travel platforms, we power smarter, faster, and more impactful travel solutions through the most connected marketplace in the world.
SPA is a flourishing business with bold growth ambitions, within the Expedia Group B2B business. We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of B2B and B2C marketing, with a growing portfolio of products that empower thousands of partners, brands, and individuals, to become successful in selling travel. Our team’s purpose is ‘to profitably extend the reach of Expedia Group’s brands and engage with travelers where they choose to discover and book travel, by enabling businesses and people to monetize their audiences through branded travel products’.
Make An Impact!
Expedia Group is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Manager for the Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates’ (SPA) Business Development team. As Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing multi-faceted business opportunities for the company with major organizations. This individual will be responsible for establishing key relationships, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving revenue by engaging with key decision-makers within target companies and verticals. The role will require a solid understanding of the sales cycle, consultative selling techniques, and the ability to close complex deals.
In This Role You Will:
- Report into the Director of Business Development, you’ll be responsible for owning the end-to-end sales process for high-value opportunities, from initial identification and outreach to pitching, partnership development, negotiation, and closing.
- Establish trust and build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders within target organizations, understanding their unique challenges and customers.
- Create tailored solutions that ensure alignment between partner needs, customer journeys, and EG products that deliver win-win-win B2B2C partnerships.
- Develop and own commercial negotiations and contract agreements, collaborating closely with internal business partners (Finance, Legal, Marketing, Advertising, etc.) to secure new partnerships.
- Continuously assess travel market and consumer trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to identify segments and opportunities for growth.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders, securing buy-in and influencing other team’s goals and roadmaps to support business development efforts.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on SPA Business Development across all commercial areas such as pipeline development and strategy, partner evaluation, deal structuring, contracting, and negotiations.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A commercially minded professional, critical thinker, relationship builder with success in strategic partnerships/business development within a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
- An inspiring team member, you have proven experience in leading, influencing, and mobilizing multiple internal stakeholders (including top executives) and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions and create a compelling narrative leveraging data and insights to influence decision making and strategies.
- Natural ability at identifying market/partner needs, diving deep into technical details, and translating into a business case in partnership with the product and engineering teams.
- Thrive in cross-functional environments to get things done. Collaborates and builds relationships at multiple levels across peer groups.
- Have an entrepreneurial, growth mind-set, with high level of ambition and ability to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to persuade for positive outcomes.
- 8+ years of experience with a preference for those with a strategic partnership, business development and/or similar role in a travel/technology company. Experience working across global teams preferred.
- Master of Business Administration or any related degree preferred; or equivalent related professional experience.
COMPENSATION
- The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,000.00 to $191,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $219,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $127,500.00 to $178,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $204,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in Austin is $137,000.00 to $191,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $219,000.00, 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.
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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
INTRODUCTION
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.
Introduction to the Team
Expedia Group B2B connects partners across the travel industry to our leading technology, supply, and services - helping them deliver seamless travel experiences to their customers. From airlines and hotels to financial institutions and other travel platforms, we power smarter, faster, and more impactful travel solutions through the most connected marketplace in the world.
SPA is a flourishing business with bold growth ambitions, within the Expedia Group B2B business. We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of B2B and B2C marketing, with a growing portfolio of products that empower thousands of partners, brands, and individuals, to become successful in selling travel. Our team’s purpose is ‘to profitably extend the reach of Expedia Group’s brands and engage with travelers where they choose to discover and book travel, by enabling businesses and people to monetize their audiences through branded travel products’.
Make An Impact!
Expedia Group is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Manager for the Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates’ (SPA) Business Development team. As Senior Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and securing multi-faceted business opportunities for the company with major organizations. This individual will be responsible for establishing key relationships, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving revenue by engaging with key decision-makers within target companies and verticals. The role will require a solid understanding of the sales cycle, consultative selling techniques, and the ability to close complex deals.
In This Role You Will:
- Report into the Director of Business Development, you’ll be responsible for owning the end-to-end sales process for high-value opportunities, from initial identification and outreach to pitching, partnership development, negotiation, and closing.
- Establish trust and build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders within target organizations, understanding their unique challenges and customers.
- Create tailored solutions that ensure alignment between partner needs, customer journeys, and EG products that deliver win-win-win B2B2C partnerships.
- Develop and own commercial negotiations and contract agreements, collaborating closely with internal business partners (Finance, Legal, Marketing, Advertising, etc.) to secure new partnerships.
- Continuously assess travel market and consumer trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to identify segments and opportunities for growth.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders, securing buy-in and influencing other team’s goals and roadmaps to support business development efforts.
- Serve as the subject matter expert on SPA Business Development across all commercial areas such as pipeline development and strategy, partner evaluation, deal structuring, contracting, and negotiations.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A commercially minded professional, critical thinker, relationship builder with success in strategic partnerships/business development within a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
- An inspiring team member, you have proven experience in leading, influencing, and mobilizing multiple internal stakeholders (including top executives) and priorities in a constantly changing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions and create a compelling narrative leveraging data and insights to influence decision making and strategies.
- Natural ability at identifying market/partner needs, diving deep into technical details, and translating into a business case in partnership with the product and engineering teams.
- Thrive in cross-functional environments to get things done. Collaborates and builds relationships at multiple levels across peer groups.
- Have an entrepreneurial, growth mind-set, with high level of ambition and ability to challenge the status quo and think outside the box.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to persuade for positive outcomes.
- 8+ years of experience with a preference for those with a strategic partnership, business development and/or similar role in a travel/technology company. Experience working across global teams preferred.
- Master of Business Administration or any related degree preferred; or equivalent related professional experience.
COMPENSATION
- The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $137,000.00 to $191,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $219,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in Chicago is $127,500.00 to $178,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $204,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in Austin is $137,000.00 to $191,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $219,000.00, 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.
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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
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Document your advanced degree equivalency early
If your master's or MBA came from a non-U.S. institution, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service before applying. USCIS scrutinizes foreign degree equivalency in EB-2 petitions, and gaps here can delay your I-140 filing by months.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for senior director-level partnership roles. Employers who have navigated PERM before for comparable positions move faster and make fewer procedural errors.
Verify your role meets EB-2 specialty occupation criteria
Pull the O*NET profile for Strategic Partnerships Director roles to confirm the occupation requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. USCIS expects the job description in your PERM application to reflect this level of specialization.
Negotiate sponsorship commitment before accepting an offer
Ask your prospective employer directly whether they will cover PERM attorney fees and I-140 filing costs. Senior director roles often include negotiated relocation and legal fee packages, but only if you raise this during the offer stage, not after signing.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring employers
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate specifically for Senior Director Strategic Partnerships roles at companies with confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may not sponsor at all.
Understand how the PERM recruitment period affects your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a mandatory supervised recruitment period before filing PERM. For senior director roles, this typically runs 30 to 60 days, meaning your green card process cannot start until that window closes after your hire date is confirmed.
Green Card Senior Director Strategic Partnerships: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Director Strategic Partnerships role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Director Strategic Partnerships positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role typically requires a master's degree or bachelor's degree plus substantial progressive experience in business development, strategy, or a related field. If the employer's job description specifies an advanced degree, EB-2 is the appropriate category. Roles that require only a bachelor's degree with no advanced degree requirement may fall under EB-3 instead.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work visa. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, so your employer files when ready and USCIS adjudicates based on your priority date. The process takes longer than an H-1B visa petition, typically two to four years depending on your country of birth, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency, not a status you need to keep renewing.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a senior director role?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL to prove no qualified U.S. worker was available for the position. For senior director roles, DOL requires a supervised recruitment period including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. The employer must document every step before submitting ETA Form 9089. Analyst review times at the DOL currently average several hundred days, so starting PERM as early as possible in your employment is advisable.
How can I find Senior Director Strategic Partnerships jobs with green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Senior Director Strategic Partnerships positions at employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Filtering by sponsorship type at the senior director level narrows your pool to companies that have already navigated PERM for comparable roles, which means a more informed hiring team and a faster process once you receive an offer.
Can my employer start the PERM process before I reach a certain tenure?
Yes. There is no minimum employment tenure before an employer can file PERM, though the sponsored position must reflect your actual ongoing job duties. For senior director roles, employers often wait until the 90-day mark to ensure the role is stable. The I-140 petition that follows PERM approval locks in your priority date, so filing earlier in your tenure benefits your long-term green card timeline.