Airbnb Consumer Insights Lead Global 

United States 

678135693

The Community You Will Join

The Difference You Will Make

A Typical Day

• Analyze and synthesize diverse data sources (secondary/syndicated, social, AI-powered, quant, qual, internal, external, etc.) to uncover consumer trends.
• Develop compelling, actionable frameworks and narratives to communicate trends and their business implications to cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with researchers across the team, helping them to contextualize their work within broader trends and cultural norms.
• Lead high-priority, deadline-driven projects and develop clear, concise deliverables that engage and inspire decision-makers.
• Oversee relationships with external agencies for Trend & Foresight functions, including evaluating potential new tools and subscriptions.
• Collaborate on innovative new methods that unlock new insights and increase efficiencies across research.
• Coach and develop a direct report, ensuring their growth and the quality of their contributions.

Your Expertise

• 12+ years of relevant trend and foresight experience, including delivering insights at global and regional scales.
• Degree in research, marketing, social sciences, future studies or other relevant field; advanced degrees preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create actionable, compelling narratives and frameworks, including via slide reports (Google suite proficiency a plus).
• Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and ability to evaluate external data sources.
• Hands-on experience with a broad range of trend analysis resources, including AI applications.
• Proven ability to lead and coach individuals, driving high-quality, impactful work.
• Excellent interpersonal skills—collaborative, solutions-oriented, and able to foster teamwork across functions.
• Ability to balance a detail-oriented, hands-on approach with creative, “outside-the-box” thinking.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity; able to clarify, simplify, and identify opportunities to add unique value.

Offices: United States