Product Researcher

Agoda; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global travel company in Singapore is looking for a motivated Product Researcher to focus on the Korean travel market. This part-time role requires fluency in both English and Korean, involving product analysis, research, and translating content. Successful candidates will contribute to product strategy through insights about market trends and customer preferences. A basic understanding of the Korean travel industry is needed, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment is essential.

Qualifications

• This role is open for part-time contract with 2 days/week.
• Must have fluency in English and Korean.
• A basic understanding of the Korean travel industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on the Korean travel market, focusing on OTAs.
• Perform product teardowns of competitor offerings.
• Translate and interpret Korean language content into English.
• Collaborate with the product team to provide market insights.
• Create reports and presentations on research findings.
• Stay updated with trends in the Korean travel industry.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Korean (Native or TOPIK6)

Basic understanding of the Korean travel industry

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Job description

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.

Get to know our team:

In Product, ideas come alive. The world is moving fast so our culture empowers ownership and minimal bureaucracy. That’s the environment that enables you to do what you think is right – and quickly. Our Product Managers move fast, fail, learn, and pivot.

Being a product-centric organization, our team works cross-functionally to build products from conception to launch by bringing together engineering and business worlds. Agoda Product Managers work closely with executive leadership and have high visibility among the C‑suite; they have direct impact on Agoda’s growth and strategy. Product puts our travelers first and delivers that special travel experience in the most creative expression.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly motivated Product Researcher with native Korean language skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the travel industry, specifically the Korean travel market, and will assist in researching and analysing Korean travel products. This role will involve conducting product teardowns, identifying trends, and providing insights to help shape our product strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on the Korean travel market, focusing on OTAs, to understand the competitive landscape, market trends, and customer preferences.
• Perform product teardowns, analysing their features, functionalities, user interface, and overall customer experience.
• Translate and interpret Korean language content into English, ensuring accurate representation of the original content.
• Collaborate with the product team to share insights and findings from the Korean market, contributing to product development and strategy.
• Assist in creating reports and presentations to communicate research findings and recommendations to the team.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and changes in the Korean travel industry and OTAs.

What you'll need to succeed:

• This role is open for part‑time contract with 2 days/week and students
• Fluent in English and Korean (Native or TOPIK6)
• Have basic understanding in Korean travel industry and OTAs
• Move fast and adapt to a fast‑paced working environment

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.

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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.