Support Associate - Mandarin & Cantonese (Kuala Lumpur)

agoda

Kuala Lumpur · Malaysia

Posted Jun 11, 2026

Other
Hybrid
Customer Experience Group (CEG)

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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.

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 Support Associate 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.

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