Strategic Business Development Manager

trivago N.V.

Jobbeschreibung

When travelers are searching for a hotel, we want the obvious choice to be trivago! By comparing prices from major booking sites, we're making it easy for people to find hotels they want at a price they'll love. In the lively city of Düsseldorf, we seize opportunities to learn everyday, innovate, and make an enduring mark on the travel industry. A career at trivago is a journey designed for people who crave continuous development and want to thrive in a high-performing team. Here you will find those who aren't afraid of change but rather embrace it, turning every challenge into a pathway for growth. Join trivago, work with a great team, and grow with us!

The Strategic Business Development team is responsible for the financial planning, controlling, performance & opportunity checking from the country perspective. Additionally, we work with the Business Units on select strategic tasks as project/business analysts. As a Business Development Manager on this team, you'll work on cross-functional projects that impact every aspect of trivago's business across the globe! Take a closer look at how you'll make an impact and apply today!


  • Own the financial processes and country performance monitoring, including quarterly market level forecasts
  • Coordinate strategic initiatives like planning, business controlling, yearly financial planning, and quarterly forecasting for multiple markets
  • Assist Business Units with strategy formation and establishing quarterly objectives by providing a holistic end-to-end view of the company
  • Supply Business Units with structured and actionable insights from the region/market perspective, challenging status-quo, and providing perspective from the market
  • Manage cross-departmental alignment with functional leads and a diverse group of stakeholders at all levels
  • Carry out in-depth analyses of critical performance drivers and market/competitive benchmarking

  • 3+ years' relevant work experience
  • Broad business knowledge with a solid understanding of how to leverage diverse user acquisition strategies in a test-and-learn framework to drive revenue and contribution margin growth
  • Proven ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to increase overall productivity and grow profit channels
  • Proficiency with using a data-driven approach to identify business opportunities and make strategic decisions
  • A strategic mindset which allows you to scale focus in and out of topics to understand the full business implications

Stand out with:

  • Ability to consistently deliver results efficiently and resourcefully by finding solutions to challenges with minimal guidance
  • Demonstrable entrepreneurial passion and drive to stand out within our dynamic team

Worried about missing a few requirements? Still apply, and express your motivation as you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!


As you grow, so do we.

This is why at trivago, we prioritize your development, offer personalized coaching through Likeminded, and provide workshops, educational meetups, conferences, free online learning courses, and access to a fully-equipped campus library.

Moving to join us?

No problem. You can count on the visa support from our talent support team, a relocation package, interest-free newcomer loan, free language classes, regular team and company-wide events to build experiences together.

Life happens.

We offer self-determined vacation (with a minimum of 25 vacation days), flexible working hours, 2 WFH days weekly, the chance to work remotely for 20 days abroad, free access to the Heynanny platform for personalized nanny assistance, and an on-campus kids room.

Enjoy your office days.

Use your daily canteen budget to share lunch with colleagues in our canteen, help yourself to complimentary snacks and drinks in our kitchens, stay healthy with our on-site gym and sports classes, and enjoy the comfort of ergonomic desks and focused work areas.

Thank you for considering a career at trivago! Our commitment to fostering an inclusive and enriching environment for all talents is at the heart of what we do. We understand that embarking on a new job opportunity is a blend of excitement and curiosity. Should any questions arise before you apply, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on global travel, we look forward to your application!

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