Manager, Metasearch

Hilton

Hilton metasearch manager driving direct hotel bookings and media efficiency across Google Hotel Ads, Tripadvisor, and emerging AI travel search platforms. Partnering across commercial, analytics, product, agency, and hotel teams.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeMcLean • Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading metasearch strategy and performance optimization across multiple markets and publishers, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and campaign management. Proficient in managing budgets, testing strategies, and presenting actionable insights to senior leadership.

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Metasearch StrategyGoogle Hotel AdsPerformance MarketingAttribution TestingCampaign Optimization

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Hard Skills

Performance MarketingDigital AcquisitionEcommercePaid Search Campaign ManagementAutomated BiddingData ReportingIncrementality TestingOccupancy SignalsRate Parity KnowledgeMarketing Mix Modeling

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Google AdsSearch Ads 360Data Reporting ToolsTravel Metasearch Platforms

Industry Keywords

Travel MediaHospitalityMulti-Location BusinessRate FeedsAuction Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead metasearch strategy, budgets, and performance across publishers, markets, and hotels
Direct agencies and publishers on optimization, testing, budget shifts, and issue resolution
Build and run tests across bidding, automation, audiences, occupancy signals, rates, and AI travel search
Monitor rate parity, competitors, auction trends, and travel demand
Evaluate performance using bookings, revenue, ROAS, CPA, direct channel share, and incrementality
Turn performance data into recommendations for leaders and partners
Oversee reporting, campaign launches, budget pacing, quality checks, and issue resolution
Coordinate hotel onboarding and resolve issues involving rates, feeds, measurement, platforms, and participation
Improve reporting, workflows, and campaign standards
Partner with Commercial, Revenue Management, Distribution, Hotel Level Marketing, Product, Digital, and Measurement teams
Lead relationships with media agencies, publishers, and technology partners
Support hotel teams and regional stakeholders through performance reviews and strategic recommendations
Present business performance, testing results, opportunities, and risks to senior leaders and cross-functional partners
Own metasearch goals, strategy plans, forecasts, budgets, investment recommendations, optimization roadmaps, testing strategies, competitive analyses, launch readiness, operational excellence, quality assurance, and hotel onboarding success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of experience in performance marketing, digital acquisition, ecommerce, or travel media
Three (3) years managing metasearch or paid search campaigns
Hands-on experience with Google Hotel Ads or another travel metasearch platform
Experience managing media across multiple markets, locations, or business units
Working knowledge of Google Ads, Search Ads 360, and data reporting tools
Experience presenting performance recommendations to senior leaders
Travel, hospitality, ecommerce, or multi-location business experience
Knowledge of hotel rate feeds, rate parity, auctions, and distribution
Experience with attribution, incrementality testing, or marketing mix modeling
Experience with automated bidding, feed-based media, occupancy signals, or AI optimization
Experience improving campaign operations or reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night through the Go Hilton travel program
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) with a 15% discount on Hilton shares
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Personalized caregiving concierge services
Crisis Concierge support
Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible Team Members
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental cleanings, and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Eligibility to participate in the Hilton Annual Incentive (Bonus) Plan, subject to plan terms and conditions