Strategy and Growth Manager (Marketing Strategy & Intelligence)

TL;DR

Strategy and Growth Manager (Marketing Strategy & Intelligence): Driving strategic decisions in marketing by uncovering new growth opportunities and delivering business value through financial planning, controlling, performance, and opportunity analysis. Focus on building robust financial models, leading P&L forecasting, and delivering actionable insights from a cross-channel perspective to maximize revenue and contribution margin growth.

Location: Hybrid in Düsseldorf, Germany. Up to 2 work-from-home days weekly. Remote work from other locations within Germany or selected countries abroad for up to 20 days per year. Visa support and relocation package available.

Company

hirify.global is a leading metasearch engine enabling millions of travelers to compare hotel prices and find deals, driven by cutting-edge technology, real-time auction, and machine learning techniques.

What you will do

• Drive financial modeling and planning across markets, leading marketing P&L forecasting and identifying optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to identify growth opportunities, build business cases, and validate hypotheses through experimentation.
• Drive strategic initiatives end-to-end, partnering with Business Units on strategy formation and objective-setting.
• Deliver structured, actionable insights from a cross-channel perspective, challenging the status quo and surfacing new opportunities.
• Manage alignment with functional leads and senior leadership, translating analytical output into meaningful business actions.
• Lead a diverse portfolio of strategic projects spanning multiple business units, driving execution from concept through impact measurement.
• Partner with Data Analysts and Scientists to convert data insights into holistic marketing strategies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in strategic, financial, or analytical roles within a digital/tech environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, or similar.
• Deep understanding of diverse user acquisition strategies, channel economics, and marketing investments.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence with senior leaders and cross-functional partners, driving alignment and action.
• Proficiency in using a data-driven approach to identify business opportunities and make strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent data storytelling abilities for a wide range of audiences.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Strong command of financial modeling, planning, and analysis, including P&L management and marketing spend optimization.
• Excellent project management skills, particularly in agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with various digital marketing channels and strategies.
• High level of motivation, structured working style, and a track record of independently driving initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Prioritized personal and professional development with personalized coaching, workshops, educational meetups, and online learning.
• Visa support, relocation package, interest-free newcomer loan, and free language classes.
• Self-determined vacation (minimum 25 days) and flexible working hours.
• Up to 2 work-from-home days weekly and ability to work remotely from other locations within Germany or selected countries abroad for up to 20 days per year.
• Daily canteen budget, complimentary snacks and drinks, on-site gym, sports classes, and Urban Sports Club membership.
• Free access to the Heycare platform for nanny assistance and an on-campus kids room.

Hiring process

• One-way interview.
• Call with recruiter.
• Case Study Presentation + technical interview.
• Interview with Stakeholders from marketing.