About Us: At Booking.com, data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you encounter. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the memories you make. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world.
Role Description:
As an Area Manager, you'll be responsible for providing adequate support to drive and execute Booking.com's strategy in a defined geographical district, by supporting the development of local opportunities and optimizing the relationships with partners and external parties. Responsible for inspiring a culture of high performance, and for the overall management of the account team.
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This position will be based in Bangkok, Thailand.
Key Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- Driving a high performance culture amongst the managed team. Oversees the staffing of the team with the best talent. Supports the development of individuals within the organization. Steers and directs people and teams to allow them to achieve both organizational and individual objectives;
- Responsible for supporting the development of local opportunities, and leading the relationships with top partners in their geographical area.
- Leading the business reviews to ensure progress towards company targets.
- Representing Booking.com towards local authorities, leading the conversation with local and regional tourism bodies, with the goal to develop the business and ensure close relationships with local stakeholders.
- Deliver quantity and quality reports on results and performance for information support to Booking.com;
- Responsible for the cost of their operations
- Leading the formulation of Booking.com's global strategy into a locally relevant plan
- Ensuring collaboration with other channels within the organisation to achieve targets and KPIs
Qualifications & Skills:
- Customer focused, independent, sense of responsibility and target focus;
- Excellent communication and commercial skills;
- A minimum 4 years overall leadership experience;
- Excellent understanding of the hotel market;
- Business focused;
- Positive attitude;
- Valid driver's license;
- Fluent English;
- Availability to travel up to 50%
Benefits & Perks - Global Impact, Personal Relevance:
Booking.com's Total Rewards Philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well unique-to-Booking.com benefits which include:
- Annual paid time off and generous paid leave scheme including: parent, grandparent, bereavement, and care leave
- Hybrid working including flexible working arrangements, and up to 20 days per year working from abroad (home country)
- Industry leading product discounts - up to 1400 per year - for yourself, including automatic Genius Level 3 status and Booking.com wallet credit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Booking.com:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations.
Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At Booking.com, the diversity of our people doesn't just build an outstanding workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech."
We ensure that colleagues with disabilities are provided the adjustments and tools they need to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Application Process:
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- Let's go places together: How we Hire
- This role does not come with relocation assistance.
Booking.com is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive.
Pre-Employment Screening
If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.