About this role
KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.
As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is at our core and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
KAYAK is seeking a Director, B2B Communications to play a key role on the global communications team at KAYAK, leading our B2B internal and external communications efforts for our KAYAK for Business (K4B) offerings as a primary focus and supporting overall B2B comms for the KAYAK team too. This is a senior role that requires you to have leadership qualities and be adept at operating at all levels of an organization. You will be working with global K4B leads across account management, marketing, supplier relations, product and business development. This role will report to our Chief Communications Officer.
This role requires commuting to our Berlin office three times a week.
Please submit your CV in English.
In this role, you will:
Create and lead global and regional B2B communications programs in close coordination with teams across KAYAK
Build awareness around our B2B offerings, by shaping stories that resonate with key stakeholders including travel partners, clients and potential clients.
Create and lead external thought leadership platforms for K4B, incl. content strategy for LinkedIn
Drive K4B media relations - pitch, maintain and develop strong media relationships with B2B media targets in key markets globally
Support events, conferences and speaking opportunities for K4B leaders and prepare them for media interviews
Maintain a steady cadence of internal communications efforts to ensure the internal team is engaged and informed about K4B efforts
Think strategically about K4B’s positioning and potential opportunities in a competitive travel space
Please apply if you have:
Degree in Communications, Journalism or relevant area of study
Proven track record creating and managing B2B Communications programs
10+ years of experience in B2B Communications
Experience in building Comms programs in the US and EMEA markets (must-have)
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to navigate between multiple stakeholders across many locations globally
Tech/travel experience preferred; U.S. public company experience a plus (KAYAK is owned by Booking Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG)
Benefits and Perks:
6 weeks of paid vacation
Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Focus on mental health and well-being:
Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth:
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Free lunch 2 days per week
Pension plan contributions
Public transportation subsidies
Bike leasing program
Monthly social events, massages, Thursday happy hours, sports teams
An awesome office in Friedrichshain, Berlin
Inclusion
At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That’s why we’re focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here.
Need any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. We’ve got you.
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