Senior Lead, Strategy & Operations - North Asia (Seoul Based)

Senior Lead, Regional Management Office - North Asia (Seoul Based)

Agoda

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. Location: Seoul, South Korea  About the Team: The North Asia Regional Management Office partners closely with Agoda’s regional leadership to deliver actionable insights, align cross-functional objectives, and drive high-impact strategic initiatives. Our mandate is to translate top-level priorities into operational excellence, transforming early-stage concepts into scalable business opportunities that accelerate local and regional growth.  Why Join Us?  This is a unique opportunity to drive strategic impact at scale, working at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and operations in one of the most dynamic regions for Agoda. If you are passionate about solving complex business problems and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance environment, we invite you to join our team and shape the future of travel in North Asia.  The Opportunity: As Senior Lead of Regional Management Office, North Asia, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Agoda’s strategic direction across the region. You will lead mission-critical projects, working alongside senior leaders in product, supply, marketing, and finance to deliver on our most important business objectives. Your expertise in market and data analysis will inform executive decision-making and unlock new avenues for growth.  Key Responsibilities: * Strategic Planning: Design and implement long-term strategies that drive sustainable business growth and competitive advantage.  * Performance Management: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of strategic initiatives and ensure accountability.  * Program Execution: Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, timely execution, and continuous improvement.  * Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and cross-functional collaboration to advance shared objectives.  * Market & Competitive Analysis: Conduct rigorous market research and competitor benchmarking to identify emerging trends and inform strategic priorities.  * Data-Driven Insights: Leverage advanced analytics to evaluate business performance and guide data-driven decision-making.  What We’re Looking For: * Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred. * Language : Ability to be able to communicate in both Korean & English.  * Experience: Experience in strategy, management consulting, or a related discipline, with a proven record of leading complex, high-impact initiatives. * Analytical Acumen: Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights. * Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful outcomes in a fast-paced environment. * Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders. * Problem-Solving: Strong strategic and creative problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of addressing complex business challenges. * Project Management: Advanced project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. * Stakeholder Management: Experience building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. * Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau) and financial modeling. #South Korea #Japan #Singapore #Hong Kong #Strategy #Ops # Business Growth #Agoda # Hiring     PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS.     DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife   Equal Opportunity Employer  At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

Associate Director, Strategic Accounts (Seoul-based)

Agoda

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. The Opportunity: 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. Key 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. * Strategic thinker; management consulting experience highly valued. * Professional “get it done” attitude and strong work ethic. * Resourceful, energetic, and self-driven personality. * Ability to move quickly, adapt well to change, and thrive in dynamic environments. * Experience in online or e-commerce business preferred. * Fluency in English and Korean is required. #Korea #southkorea #seoul #busan #japan #shanghai #hongkong #taiwan #korea #singapore     PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS.     DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife   Equal Opportunity Employer  At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

Account Manager - Based in Seoul

Agoda

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. The Opportunity: As an Account Manager, you will be the main contact between our partners and Agoda, with the responsibility of nurturing the relationship with our key partners and driving mutual growth. A key responsibility in developing our business is the ability to identify and acquire new sources of supply and product offerings within an assigned territory while maintaining existing relationships.   In this Role, you’ll get to:  * Develop long lasting relationships with key Motel partners to enable Agoda’s growth in the region  * Maintain regular and meaningful engagement with Agoda’s key supply partners  * Analyze market trend to propose tailor-made solutions to Agoda’s partners  * Leverage analytical and problem-solving skills to identify new opportunities to grow Agoda’s business   * Train and inform clients of both new and existing technologies, tools, and models  * Prepare materials to aid in growing our business during partner meetings  * Respond to partners requests in a timely and effective manner  * Gain buy-in from relevant stakeholders to execute strategies and help launch promotional campaigns to enhance productivity and maintain Agoda’s competitiveness   * Leverage product offerings to match market demands to maximize our ability to convert passive customers into active ones  * Deliver on country KPIs, growth targets and country strategic initiatives  * Support the Area Manager in preparing country reporting for senior stakeholders  What you’ll Need to Succeed:  * Based in Seoul * Bachelor’s degree  * Minimum 3 years of experience in business development and/or account management  * Strong interpersonal skills & ability to influence both external / internal stakeholders  * Experience in internet/e-commerce preferred  * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills  * Team player with a professional “get it done” attitude and work ethic  * Proven success in acquiring, building & maintaining long term customer relationships  * Adapts well to change and able to work in a fast-paced environment.  * Ability to create new, innovative ideas  * Strong Proficiency in Korean & basic level of English  Preferred Qualifications: * A valid driver license with actual driving experience * Fluent or business-level English communication skills   #SouthKorea #Supply #Busan #LifeatAgoda       PLEASE REVIEW OUR HIRING PROCESS GUIDELINES BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW — CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW INTERVIEWING AT AGODA WORKS.     DISCOVER MORE ABOUT WORKING AT AGODA * Agoda Careers https://careersatagoda.com * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agodacareers/ * LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agoda * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/agodalife   Equal Opportunity Employer  At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy. Disclaimer We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.