Sara Yeager

Sr. Manager - Strategic Partnerships, Booking.com

Professional Overview
Sara Yeager is an accomplished strategic partnerships professional with over 15 years of experience driving success across the technology, media, and e-commerce industries. In her current role as Sr. Manager - Strategic Partnerships at Booking.com, she is responsible for cultivating high-impact business relationships and developing innovative growth strategies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As Sr. Manager - Strategic Partnerships at Booking.com, Sara is tasked with identifying and securing strategic partnership opportunities that contribute to the company's overall growth and market position. She serves as a key liaison between Booking.com and its business partners, leveraging her expertise to negotiate mutually beneficial agreements, align on shared objectives, and ensure seamless collaboration.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Booking.com, Sara held various leadership positions, including Lead Brand Partner at Linqia, Senior Strategic Account Executive at RealSelf, and Account Manager at Verizon Media, AOL, and Microsoft. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven track record of building and strengthening strategic relationships, driving incremental revenue, and contributing to the success of her employers.

Academic Background
Sara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Washington, where she graduated with honors.

Areas of Expertise

• Strategic partnership development and management

• Account management and client relationship building

• Business development and growth strategy

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder alignment

• Data analysis and performance optimization

Professional Impact
During her tenure at Linqia, Sara successfully launched several high-profile influencer marketing campaigns that resulted in a 25% increase in brand awareness and a 20% lift in sales for her clients. As a Senior Strategic Account Executive at RealSelf, she spearheaded the implementation of a data-driven account management framework, leading to a 30% improvement in client retention and a 15% increase in revenue.

Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven ability to drive tangible business results, Sara Yeager is well-positioned to make a significant impact in her role as Sr. Manager - Strategic Partnerships at Booking.com. She is committed to leveraging her expertise to cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships and contribute to the company's continued growth and success.