KAYAK

Senior Analyst, Brand Strategy and Measurement

KAYAK$85K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years in marketing analytics or related functions, ideally in consumer technology or digital environments.
  • Experience evaluating and optimizing marketing performance across media channels.
  • Familiarity with marketing measurement techniques like incrementality testing and media mix modeling.
  • Proficient in Excel and SQL; Python experience is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of analytics platforms such as Google Analytics and Meta Ads Manager.
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Looker.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to manage projects and convey complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with teams to define measurement priorities and align KPIs.
  • Develop testing roadmaps and select methodologies for campaigns.
  • Design and support brand measurement programs and experiments.
  • Collaborate to implement plans and turn findings into recommendations.
  • Translate analyses into narratives that connect marketing to outcomes.
  • Work with external agencies to ensure data input and study execution.
  • Manage KAYAK's global brand tracking program and generate insights.

Benefits

  • Flexibility to work from anywhere for 20 days per year.
  • Company-paid therapy sessions and subscription to HeadSpace.
  • Company-wide week off for team recharge and no meeting Fridays.
  • Paid parental leave and generous vacation policies.
  • Paid volunteer time and development opportunities including e-learnings and leadership development.
  • Travel discounts and employee resource groups.
  • Two days of free lunch per week.
Full Job Description
Senior Analyst, Brand Strategy & Measurement to help build and run measurement programs that evaluate the impact of KAYAK's brand marketing investments across global markets. You'll be a key contributor to how KAYAK understands, measures, and improves brand marketing performance - partnering with marketing, media, analytics, and external measurement partners to generate insights that shape investment decisions and improve business outcomes across regions. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role for someone energized by turning complex data into clear stories and who wants their work to have a direct impact on how a global brand grows.

This position is required to work from our Miami, FL office 3 days per week.

In this role, you will:
  • Partner with regional marketing and media teams to define measurement priorities, establish KPIs, build learning agendas, and align measurement approaches with business objectives.
  • Develop structured testing roadmaps across channels and campaigns, selecting the most appropriate methodologies based on the business question, available budget, and data availability.
  • Design and support measurement programs including incrementality testing, geo holdouts, brand lift studies, media mix modeling (MMM), and other experimental approaches.
  • Collaborate across teams to implement measurement plans, monitor progress, and ensure findings are translated into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Translate complex analyses into compelling narratives that connect marketing performance to business outcomes and inform future investment decisions.
  • Partner with external analytics agencies and measurement vendors to define data requirements, ensure successful delivery of data inputs, and support the execution of measurement studies.
  • Own the day-to-day management and analysis of KAYAK's global brand tracking program, including vendor coordination, study implementation, and insight generation.
  • Monitor key marketing and business performance indicators, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks across markets.
  • Conduct analyses to support strategic decision-making, annual planning, performance diagnosis, audience understanding, and investment optimization.
  • Contribute to the evolution of KAYAK's measurement framework by identifying new methodologies, tools, and opportunities to improve how we understand marketing effectiveness.
Please apply if you have:
  • 4-6 years of experience in marketing analytics, measurement, paid media, strategy, or a related analytical function - ideally within a consumer technology, travel, or digital-first environment; equivalent experience, training, or transferable skills are also considered.
  • Experience evaluating and optimizing marketing performance across digital and/or offline media channels.
  • Familiarity with marketing measurement approaches such as incrementality testing, attribution, brand lift studies, or media mix modeling.
  • Demonstrated ability to use data and analysis to influence business decisions and improve marketing performance.
  • Proficiency in Excel and SQL for data analysis; experience with Python is a plus.
  • Familiarity with marketing and analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Adjust, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, or similar tools.
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Clear, confident communication skills - you can explain complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • A curious, collaborative mindset and a genuine interest in continuously improving how marketing effectiveness is measured and understood.
  • Experience working with external agencies, research vendors, or measurement partners is a plus.


Benefits and Perks
  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
  • Focus on mental health and well-being:
    • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
    • Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
    • Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
    • No meeting Fridays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Focus on your career growth:
    • Development Dollars
    • Leadership development
    • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Competitive retirement and health plans
  • Free lunch 2 days per week


There are a variety of 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. The range for this Florida based role is $85,000-$95,000.

We offer a competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits; flexible spending account; retirement benefits; life insurance; paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.

About KAYAK

KAYAK is a travel search engine that allows users to search for flights, hotels, and rental cars. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. KAYAK's website and mobile app allow users to compare prices from hundreds of travel sites with just one search. The company also offers a variety of tools and features to help users plan and book their travel, including price alerts, itinerary management, and travel guides. KAYAK is part of Booking Holdings, which also owns other travel brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, and OpenTable.
Learn more about KAYAK
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2004

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