Associate Manager, MSE (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)

Agoda, a global travel platform, connects people to destinations and experiences worldwide. The company, part of Booking Holdings, offers deals on hotels, flights, and experiences. The Associate Manager, MSE role is based in Bangkok, Thailand, and involves working with online vertical search advertisers to drive hotel booking sales. The main responsibilities include managing marketing spend with large Meta Search Engine (MSE) partners, handling commercial relationships, and developing strategies that deliver expected ROIs and revenue growth. The role also involves tracking performance metrics, communicating results to stakeholders, and ensuring the implementation of Agoda's APIs and technological innovations. Additionally, the position requires building long-term relationships with advertisers to foster growth opportunities. To qualify, candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Math, Engineering, or Economics and Finance. Experience in business development and/or account management, particularly in online marketing, is essential. Fluency in English with strong communication skills is required. The role demands a self-motivated individual with a strong analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills. Nice-to-have skills include proficiency in business intelligence tools such as SQL, Tableau, and MS Excel. The ability to communicate effectively with different levels of stakeholders, including senior management, is also valuable. Experience in interacting with external senior-level executives and a proven track record in commercial acumen are additional assets. The role offers a generous relocation package for candidates moving to Bangkok. What the role asks for: - Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/Statistics/Math or Engineering or Economics and Finance - Business development and/or account management track record with experience in online marketing - Fluent in English with strong communication skills (both written and verbal) - Self-motivated person with "Get it done!" attitude - Passionately analytical with strong ability to think logically and excellent problem-solving skills - Proficient in business intelligence tools and data warehouse i.e. SQL, Tableau and MS Excel - Ability to effectively communicate, influence and persuade with different levels of stakeholders (including Senior Management) with proven strong commercial acumen - Ability to represent Agoda with experience in interacting with external senior level executives