As the Associate Director for Korea, your main objectives will be to develop and deploy Agoda's Korea strategy, provide guidance and leadership to ensure the successful account management of Agoda's major partners, and deliver on targets and growth expectations that are key to Agoda's business goals. To succeed in this role, you will bring excellent analytical skills, strong account and client management experience, a proven record of sustainable performance, and the capacity to lead, motivate, coach, and mentor teams. In addition, the ability to establish and develop valued long-term partnerships will be essential.
Responsibilities
Act as a business owner by proactively developing and implementing strategies to accelerate Agoda's business in Korea.
Demonstrate outstanding team leadership to grow the local business and consistently deliver on plans.
Implement strategies with key partners to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive advantage.
Establish and maintain robust relationships at senior levels with key partners-driving partnership expansions and identifying significant opportunities.
Has the ability to lead a company-wide project with a few multidisciplinary teams.
Coordinate with top management on strategic planning and objectives.
Lead, coach, develop, and manage multiple teams through upskilling and coaching.
Modify the organizational structure by bringing in top talent, supporting recruitment, or assisting in restructuring key organizational components.
Conduct market research on industry and Korean market trends to ensure Agoda's competitiveness.
Attend and participate in relevant industry events.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
More than 8 years of professional experience at multi-national companies.
3-5+ years' experience in leading, coaching, and developing teams, with a proven track record in rapidly changing environments.
Relevant experience in account management, business development, or general management. Travel industry experience is not required.
Strong numerical and analytical skills with keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate proposals to potential partners and internal stakeholders.
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About Agoda
At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.
Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.
No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you're ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.
About Agoda
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.
Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel
We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.
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