Commercial Graduate - 2026 - Austin

By joining the 2026 Expedia Group Graduate Program (EGGP) in Commercial Sales & Account Management you’ll gain exposure to some of the many facets of our travel ecosystem. You’ll join Expedia Group as a permanent employee and receive customized professional and career development opportunities, mentoring, and support for the first 12 months, to set you up for success in your future career at Expedia Group. We’re building a more open world. Join us.  

 
   Program Overview:    

• Start Date: flexible to start as soon as possible

• Onboarding: dedicated onboarding activities to help you learn about Expedia Group and set you up for success in your new role 

• Social Events and Networking: build your network with other participants in the program during socials and join our Inclusion Business Groups     

• Support Network: mentorship from a dedicated structure of leaders and navigators (buddies) as well as the Emerging Talent team; access to Expedia Group mentoring programs   

What You’ll do: 

As a Commercial Graduate you’ll be placed in our Partner Growth & Agility (PGA) or similar team within the Travel Partners & Media division, where the focus is on fueling excellent and competitive supply across Expedia Group’s business-to-business (B2B) relationships – focusing on hotels. 

• Reach out to potential hotel partners: You'll make calls to speak to current Expedia Group hotel partners, helping to grow and optimize accounts and build strong client relationships. 

• Learn and apply sales techniques: You'll work with your team to drive results by developing and applying different sales strategies to promote and negotiate the current portfolio of products to hotel partners. 

• Understand partner needs: Through phone conversations, data analysis, and research, you'll identify what partners need and be able to recommend the best solutions and next steps. 

• Develop market knowledge: You will build a strong understanding and knowledge of the industry and competitive landscape. 

Minimum Requirements: 

We know that many potential candidates can be hesitant to apply for a job if they aren't sure that they meet all the criteria shared. If you meet all the criteria labelled ‘Must’ and are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply!  

• Must be a recent graduate (within 2 years) with an undergraduate degree at the time of joining  

• Must be willing to relocate to city of job location if outside commuting distance 

• Must commit to full time hours every week 

• Must have no more than 2 years of professional experience in a similar role 

• Must have desire for sales; account management, partner / client success, or related field 

• Must have a growth or learner mindset 

• Must have empathy and be inclusive 

• Must be interested to work in sales, account management, partner/client success, or related field and show a willingness to engage with Expedia Group’s partners through regular phone calls

• Must have strong communication skills, be organized and show attention to detail

• Must be able to showcase a strong focus on meeting targets and remaining agile based on changing demands of the business 

Preferred Experience:  

• Should have strong communication skills, be organized and show attention to detail

• Should have growth/learner mindset

• Should have empathy and be inclusive

• Degree in a sales or business-related subject (e.g., Business, Hospitality). 

What We Offer: 

Successful candidates will receive a competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits and other perks, some of which are included below: 

• Hybrid work policy 

• Travel discounts 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Travel and wellbeing reimbursement 

• Internal project gig opportunities  

• Community support through Expedia Group’s Inclusion Business Groups  

• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health support 

The total cash range (inclusive of base salary and variable incentive target) for this position in Austin is $70,000 to $98,000. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $112,000, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Next Steps: 

Apply now! Our dedicated Emerging Talent & Careers team will review your application and suitable applicants will be encouraged to complete an immersive strength based online assessment as the first step. Depending on the role profile you are applying to, selected candidates may also be asked to take a skills-based screening assessment.  

Candidates who are invited to a final round interview will have the opportunity to meet with members of our team through two virtual interviews covering both technical and behavioral skills related to the position. These interviews will also be a chance for you to learn more about us, too!