Market Strategy Manager

Regular London International Business Other Job ID:5440

Update 2025-01-20

Job Description

About Us

Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world's leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

The EU strategist will play a critical role in driving the strategic direction and operational execution within and across Regional Markets (Points of Sale). This position requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, capable of aligning regional objectives with the global strategy of and Group. The EU strategist will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that strategic initiatives are effectively planned, clearly communicated, and seamlessly implemented.

In this Role, you'll get to

• Ensure governance and compliance with established business model frameworks.
• Develop and maintain robust business models that support regional growth and sustainability.
• Prepare and present strategic documents and reports.
• Engage with stakeholders from the regional teams, HQ functional teams, and HQ cross-BU teams to ensure alignment and support for regional strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication between regional and HQ teams.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on progress and outcomes.
• Establish and monitor high-level metrics to track the success of strategic initiatives.
• Manage the portfolio of strategic initiatives within the region, ensuring alignment with HQ priorities.
• Develop and align functional and process strategies to support overall goals and enhance operational efficiency.
• Business strategy formulation - create and communicate a clear mission statement for the region.
• Identify and evaluate strategic options to achieve regional objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive external and internal environment assessments (including market trends, competitive landscape, regulatory changes, and internal capabilities).
• Develop and articulate the regional strategic vision in alignment with the global strategy of and Group.

What you'll Need to Succeed:

• Strong project management skills with a track record of successfully delivering strategic initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, business analysis, and implementation within a regional or global context.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

Why Group

We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respects team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrating your success by recognizing the progress you have made.

What's more?

• Our rapid business growth in global offers abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions.
• Internal transfer is encouraged, and global job rotation program enables you to pursue a global career path and make a global impact.
• We provide learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skills, and professional expertise.
• We encourage flexible work arrangements.
• Have fun with company-sponsored greetings and activities at holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.