Associate Director, Chain Accounts

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 experi...

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.

Develop and implement strategies to accelerate Agoda’s business in Japan.  
Demonstrate outstanding team leadership to grow the local business and consistently deliver on plans.  
Implement strategies with top partners to enhance productivity and maintain a competitive advantage.  
Establish and maintain robust relationships at senior levels, including C-level 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 Japanese market trends to ensure Agoda’s competitiveness.  
Attend and participate in relevant industry events.  

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 Japanese is required.  

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