Job Opportunity at Agoda in Australia: Business Development Manager

Agoda is offering a job opportunity as a Business Development Manager at Agoda Homes – Based in Sydney. 

As Business Development Manager or Senior Manager, the key objective is to provide exceptional guidance and leadership in building quality supply in the designated market. The role entails enabling the team to exceed expectations in acquiring high-quality listings, maintaining supply health and assisting in developing a community of host network and accelerating the growth of supply in the markets. 

In doing so, you will bring a strong analytical acumen, a high level of commercial understanding and the ability to attract, motivate, and coach your team. The ability to establish and develop profitable long–term partnerships with both internal and external customers, and project manage initiatives that enable the business to grow will be key to the success of the role. 

The role will be based in the Sydney office. 

• Conceptualize, plan and execute large projects to scale supply in markets 
• Own the overall supply health of assigned portfolio 
• Drive the development of host network such as community forum, host events and attend relevant events in the markets 
• The ability to communicate well with both new and existing hosts through phone and in-person meetings to help grow our business portfolio 
• Conduct market research on trends in the market/industry to ensure the competitiveness of Agoda Homes
• Implement tools for tracking, review and reporting of performance of team/market in delivering KPIs and targets

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in sales and/or startup environments 
• Proven leadership skills, team leader and team player 
• Proven track record of a self-starter who can think out of the box and autonomously execute projects in a fast-paced environment
• Fast learner, adapts well to and is energized by change
• Results-oriented strategic thinker, who is assertive and full of initiatives
• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with the ability to acquire hosts on our platform
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills. Able to identify high-impact opportunities and objectively evaluate projects
• Ability to effectively push the team’s vision, while communicating and getting buy-in from key stakeholders
• Be a team player with a professional “get it done” attitude and work ethics
• Strong interpersonal skills & ability to influence both internal / external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, with fluency in English.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to query from database is a plus 
• Knowledge in API connection is a plus

About Agoda:

Agoda is one of the world’s largest online hotel and accommodation booking platforms. Founded in 1997 and now part of Booking Holdings, Agoda offers travelers a fast, easy way to book hundreds of thousands of properties in almost every country on earth.

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