Agoda - Lead Manager, Strategic Alliances – Korea Partnerships (Seoul-based)

• 7+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, account management, consulting, or a related commercial role. • Strong experience managing external partners and driving commercial outcomes in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. • Experience working with or within financial institutions, payment companies, loyalty ecosystems, or digital consumer platforms is highly preferred. • Experience in e-commerce, travel, fintech, payments, or internet platforms is a strong plus. • Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution. • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to structure mutually beneficial partnerships and negotiate effectively. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to turn data into clear business insights and actions. • Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders. • Self-starter with a bias for action and the ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment. • Comfortable working hands-on while also thinking strategically. • Technical / Functional • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SQL, Tableau, or data visualization tools is a plus. • Ability to develop business cases, commercial models, and performance reporting frameworks. • Familiarity with campaign execution, co-marketing partnerships, loyalty mechanics, or payment-related partnership models is beneficial. • Language • Fluent in Korean and English is required.