Area Manager / Senior Area Manager, Strategic Accounts – Japan (based in Tokyo)

The Opportunity:
As the Area Manager / Senior Area Manager for Japan, your main objectives will be to develop and  deploy Agoda’s Japan 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 have 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

What You’ll Do:

• 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.
• Conduct market research on industry and Japanese market trends to ensure Agoda’s competitiveness.
• Attend and participate in relevant industry events.

Required Qualifications:

• ​​​​​​​More than 8 years of professional experience at multi-national companies.
• 3+ 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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