Area Manager - Home APAC

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. About the Department / BU The Accommodations Business Unit (ABU) is focused on making it easier for travelers to discover and book great value, quality accommodations, while enabling our partners to grow successfully on our platform. In line with the ABU strategy, we aim to grow Accommodation Business TTV faster than the market by prioritizing traveler and partner impact, and emphasizing Ease and Trust across the entire journey. As part of this business unit, you will play a critical role in supporting these strategic objectives in the APAC region. Role Overview Primary Location: SingaporeSummary: The Area Manager Home is responsible for coaching and developing high-performing teams, by supporting the Booking.com strategy for their area, optimizing partner relationships and the industry ecosystem.Purpose: You will translate global strategy to assigned teams to ensure continuous business development towards the commercial objectives of the company.Key Job Responsibilities and Duties Drive a high performance culture amongst the managed team.Steer and direct the team to allow them to achieve organizational, team and individual objectives.Set targets for, monitor progress and manage performance of the partner services teams in your designated area.Identify opportunities to actively represent the Booking.com brand in the ecosystem.Represent Booking.com by leading conversations with the local and regional travel industry and PA/PR to develop business initiatives.Support the team in managing top-tier partners and decision makers for the area.Support the roll out of changes and enable the team to embed commercial Booking.com frameworks into daily operations.Translate and implement the business strategy within the area, ensuring coordination with other departments.Lead the internal business review with regional management on area performance and opportunities to create action plans.Role Qualifications and Requirements Bachelor degreeAdvanced Knowledge (5 - 8 years) of relevant job knowledgeExperience in managing and leading cross-functional teams in an international environmentAbility to land and lead teams through changeStrong stakeholder management and ability to influence stakeholders and key decision makersAbility to identify and operationalize commercial opportunities for the areaPublic Speaking and strong communication skillsLanguage: Local business language and English proficiencyBenefits & 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 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: This section should provide: 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. 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