Area Development Manager Jobs in Fairfield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) is the world leader in online travel and services that support the entire travel journey. Our platforms - including Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK and OpenTable - utilize advanced AI, machine learning and other innovative technologies to simplify and personalize the travel experience for consumers and partners in over 220 countries and territories. Our mission is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. For more information, visit BookingHoldings.com and follow us on X @BookingHoldings.
This role is eligible for our hybrid work model: Two days in-office.
The Senior Manager, Corporate Development will work with a small team that identifies, analyzes and executes M&A and investment activities on behalf of Booking Holdings. The successful candidate will be a meaningful contributor and thought-leader in identifying and assessing potential target companies, drive day-to-day transaction execution, and manage all aspects of industry and company analysis, valuation and financial modeling, and preparation of presentation materials. The candidate will mentor and develop junior teammates as well as comfortably interact with senior level executives both within and outside the organization. Some travel may be required but the length of the trips will generally be limited to a few days. [Target Start date of October 1, 2026.]
In this role you will get to:

• Manage day-to-day M&A transactions from idea generation to deal execution and closing
• Lead business due diligence and identify and assess key risk factors
• Develop and scrutinize company valuation and financial modeling
• Coordinate across functional and brand teams
• Develop accurate, thoughtful and concise presentations and ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership and Board of Directors
• Provide mentorship, guidance and learnings to junior colleagues in corporate development

What you have:

• Experience running day-to-day M&A deals from identification through closing
• Deep understanding of finance and accounting
• Strong financial modeling and valuation skills
• Experienced in creating presentations for 'C-level' executives and Board of Directors
• Highest level of maturity and respect for confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, coordinate and manage the efforts of others, as well as work well with people at a wide range of levels
• Experienced communicating complex information to senior leaders
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 10%
• MBA helpful but not required

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Through the Booking Holdings brands, we help our customers reach all corners of the earth. Our ability to provide great service rests on how well we understand our diverse customer base, which is why having a diverse team is so important to us. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
There are a variety of job related factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. In addition to a competitive base salary, roles are eligible to be considered for an annual bonus and equity grant.
The base salary range for Connecticut and the NYC-metro area is $187,200-$228,800.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program designed to keep you and your family healthy, plan for the future and make the most out of life. For a glimpse of our benefits offerings, please see here. In addition to competitive health and wellness benefits, we currently offer other perks to eligible employees, such as: tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, discounts, and more!
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