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Customer Experience Specialist - Mandarin & Cantonese (Kuala Lumpur)
full-timeKuala Lumpur

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Kuala Lumpur

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About Agoda


At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. Our story began in 2005, when two lifelong friends and entrepreneurs, driven by their passion for travel, launched Agoda to make it easier for everyone to explore the world.  


 


Today, we are part of Booking Holdings [NASDAQ: BKNG], with a diverse team of over 7,000 people from 90 countries, working together in offices around the globe. Every day, we connect people to destinations and experiences, with our great deals across our millions of hotels and holiday properties, flights, and experiences worldwide.


 


No two days are the same at Agoda. Data and technology are at the heart of our culture, fueling our curiosity and innovation. If you’re ready to begin your best journey and help build travel for the world, join us.

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.
At Agoda, we believe our people are our strength. We work hard and have fun, and we choose people who are dedicated to making things great. 


Get to Know Our Team 


Agoda’s Customer Support Team understands that travel can be an everchanging environment. That is why we provide in-person, real-time help around the clock and in 16 languages. No matter the issue, we present the best of Agoda’s values to each and every customer with multiple support channels and a strong desire to serve. Certainly, doing more than answering phone calls or replying to emails, our specialists actively look for ways to improve our customer’s experience. We quickly adapt to challenges by collaborating with other teams and experimenting on everything we can. This has allowed us to develop new and effective products that produce meaningful results and continue to drive Agoda’s business performance. Our Customer Support Team serves a daily role in contributing to a core strength and service of Agoda with a clear vision and a focus on efficient and satisfying customer support. 


The Opportunity:


As a Customer Experience Specialist in Kuala Lumpur, supporting Mandarin and/or Cantonese, you will: 



  • Build strong problem-solving and communication skills that open doors to many future roles

  • Support customers and partners from multiple countries and cultures, gaining truly global experience

  • Join a data-driven, fast-learning team that experiments, improves, and shares feedback openly



In This Role, You Will 



  • Deliver excellent customer service and manage the needs of our customers (guests and partners) through our communication channels (phone, email, and live chat).

  • Required to support combination of Agoda products (Hotel, Flights, Activities and more) to support the business needs after being trained for required skills.

  • Professionally handle high volume of inquiries from clients and customers across regions such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

  • You will be accountable for meeting individual (KPIs) and team goals.

  • Understand and deliver business strategies and improve customer services through the execution of self-service.

  • Continuously identify work process improvements and communicate to Team Leaders and (or) Manager.

  • Perform office-based administrative duties whenever required.

  • Must demonstrate high degree of integrity and confidentiality – Maintain confidentiality of customer information at all times.

  • Take ownership of issues and concerns of customers, including operational issues, pricing / invoice queries etc.


Core Skills and Competencies



  • Strong customer focus and a genuine desire to help others

  • Excellent command of spoken and written English & Mandarin (Cantonese speaking is an added advantage).

  • Ability to stay calm, accurate, and professional under pressure

  • Good problem-solving skills, using guidelines and data to make decisions effectively

  • Flexibility to adapt to new tools, processes, and feedback

  • Ability to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

  • Reliability, integrity, and a positive, collaborative attitude

  • Willing to work in shift rotations (am/pm/midnight shift) to ensure we have 24/7 service levels

  • Able to work on public holidays and weekends


Nice to Have 



  • Prior working experience in customer support, contact center, or service roles

  • Experience in travel, e-commerce, hospitality, or BPO is a plus

  • Experience working with international customers or partners

  • Familiarity with contact center, CRM, or ticketing systems

  • Cantonese proficiency is an added advantage


Why Agoda 



  • Hybrid working arrangement (work from office 1 week in every 8 weeks)

  • Strategic working location – Walking distance from public transportation hub

  • Annual leave: Starting at 16 days (first year)

  • EPF, SOCSO & EIS Contribution

  • Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus

  • Health insurance and other locally competitive benefits

  • Agoda travel discounts and special rates on accommodation and related products

  • Work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year

  • Structured training, coaching, and clear performance metrics 

  • Opportunities to grow your career within the Customer Experience Group or across Agoda 

  • An inclusive, international work environment where your ideas and feedback are valued 


 


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Equal Opportunity Employer 


At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.


We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our privacy policy.


Disclaimer


We do not accept any terms or conditions, nor do we recognize any agency’s representation of a candidate, from unsolicited third-party or agency submissions. If we receive unsolicited or speculative CVs, we reserve the right to contact and hire the candidate directly without any obligation to pay a recruitment fee.

Other facts

Tech stack
Customer Focus,Problem-Solving,Communication Skills,Time Management,Integrity,Flexibility,Professionalism,Collaboration,Adaptability,Data-Driven,Bilingual,Cantonese Proficiency,High Volume Inquiry Management,Self-Service Execution,Administrative Duties

About Agoda

At Agoda, we bridge the world through travel. We aim to make it easy and rewarding for more travelers to explore and experience the amazing world we live in. We do so by enabling more people to see the world for less – with our best-value deals across our 6,000,000+ hotels and holiday properties, 130,000+ flight routes, 360,000+ activities, and more.

Agoda was founded in 2005 in Thailand by two lifelong friends with a shared passion for travel. Today, Agoda is part of Booking Holdings [BKNG], and we have more than 7,000 employees from 90 nationalities in offices across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.

In every department – from engineering to customer support – you’ll find that data and technology are at the heart of our culture. There’s never a boring day at Agoda as we aim to make travel hassle-free for everyone. If you’re ready to begin your best journey with us and help us build travel for the world, join us.

For properties seeking partnership with Agoda, visit https://connect.agoda.com

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Software Development
Founding Year: 2005

What you'll do

  • Deliver excellent customer service and manage the needs of customers through various communication channels. Handle high volumes of inquiries and take ownership of customer issues, while continuously identifying process improvements.

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