SeniorDirector,AdSales

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is a 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 in our DNA 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 dynamic and commercially driven Senior Director, Ad Sales to lead our North American advertising business. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, developing high-performing sales and account management teams, and influencing the future of our advertising products. We’re looking for a leader who brings exceptional sales energy and a passion for winning, coupled with the analytical mindset to uncover growth opportunities, identify performance gaps, and make data-driven decisions. The ideal candidate pairs a passion for driving growth and winning business with expertise in commercial strategy, customer success, and product innovation. This role requires you to commute to our Norwalk, CT office 3 times a week. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing ad sales team, creating an environment where people can grow and do their best work - Own and grow KAYAK's North American advertising revenue, setting ambitious goals and driving the team to deliver against them - Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with advertising partners, agencies, and travel brands - Collaborate closely with product, marketing, and commercial partnerships teams to develop compelling, data-infor