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Despegar is a 25+ year-old travel technology platform serving millions across Latin America, part of the Prosus ecosystem. We are seeking a Strategy & Planning Manager to drive business growth and operational excellence for our B2C operations in Chile and Peru.
In this role, you will own strategic planning and execution across two key markets. You will develop and maintain the strategic business plan for Chile and Peru, defining value propositions and competitive positioning. You will identify growth opportunities, new business models, and operational improvements by analyzing commercial performance across products, channels, segments, and geographies. You will evaluate strategic initiatives and measure their P&L impact.
You will lead a team responsible for identifying operational efficiencies and cost structure optimizations. You will track the strategic roadmap in coordination with Product, Revenue, and Marketing teams, ensuring cross-functional alignment and execution velocity. You will prepare executive-level results presentations for the regional leadership committee and communicate strategic insights, trends, and recommendations in clear, actionable ways.
This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic thinking and operational rigor. You will work in a dynamic, high-ambiguity environment where autonomy, data-driven decision-making, and rapid learning are essential. The role offers real decision-making authority from day one and the opportunity to impact a high-growth business within a global tech ecosystem.
REQUIREMENTS:
- University degree in Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategy, commercial planning, corporate finance, or strategic consulting
- Proven experience leading teams or multidisciplinary projects
- Strategic vision with strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
- Results-oriented mindset with data-driven decision-making
- Autonomy, proactivity, and prioritization skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to thrive in dynamic, high-ambiguity environments
- Prior experience in travel, e-commerce, marketplaces, or technology industries (desirable)
