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Manager, Global Affairs

Agoda

3.7

based on 36 Reviews

5-10 years

Gurgaon / Gurugram

1 vacancy

Manager, Global Affairs

Agoda

posted 17d ago

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Manager, Global Affairs (India) (Gurgaon-based) Apply Now Gurugram, India

About Agoda

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more . Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose Bridging the World Through Travel

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Get To Know Our Team:

Global Affairs at Agoda is the steward of Agoda s alliances with governments. We are a team comprising professionals in public policy, international relations, and policy communications. We collaborate with governments to cultivate travel and tourism as a tailwind for economic growth and social development. We do this by synergizing strategic partnerships, public policy, and technical expertise to scale solutions with governments that bridge the world through travel.

The Opportunity:

Agoda seeks a senior and highly experienced professional to lead its government affairs in India, based in Gurgaon. You will own local, state, and national relationships to support Agoda s growth goals across a range of high visibility, high complexity, and high impact matters at the intersection of travel, technology, and sustainability.

This role is located in Gurgaon, India, and Agoda will not provide sponsorship for visas, work permits, or relocation for this position.

In This Role, You ll Get To:

Represent Agoda with all levels of government in India.
Apply commercial acumen to position Agoda to pursue strategic partnerships with governments on travel, technology, and sustainability.
Support Agoda to track policy developments, understand the business impact, and navigate policy risks and opportunities.
Build partnerships and coalitions with senior policymakers, regulators, think tanks, academics, civil society leaders, industry associations, and development organizations.
Drive public affairs campaigns to differentiate Agoda as a thought leader and trusted advisor to governments.
Work cross functionally within Global Affairs as well as with Sustainability, Public Relations, Legal, Strategic Partnerships, Supply, Strategy teams.

What You ll Need to Succeed:

5+ years of experience in government affairs, public affairs, public policy or related field - preferably in technology, digital commerce, or travel.
Proven track record of success in driving advocacy campaigns that influence government decisions at local, provincial, and national levels.
Strong partner and stakeholder organization skills, both with building new relationships and growing existing relationships.
Impeccable verbal, written, data presentation, and interpersonal communication skills in Hindi and English. Additional language competencies are an advantage.
Experience leading complex projects through uncertainty with multiple stakeholders and the courage to adapt strategies based on evolving circumstances.
Operate with high independence and entrepreneurship to drive strategy into greenfield opportunities.
A growth mindset to embrace expanded portfolios of work based on business needs.
Low ego and collaborative approach to thrive in a flat and open corporate structure.
A bachelor s degree in political science, public policy, international relations, law, policy communications, or international political economy is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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To all recruitment agencies: Agoda does not accept third party resumes. Please do not send resumes to our jobs alias, Agoda employees or any other organization location. Agoda is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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