Category
Business Development
Number of Openings
1
Location
NoCal Remote
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
Description

The Business Development Specialist is a selling role responsible for managing and supporting retail sales and marketing activities for the Asian community for VinFast US nationwide. The business development specialist will focus on customer acquisition, lead generation, and prospect management, as this role will garner and meet with potential customers. This role will be responsible to research client business referrals, networking, CRM leads, and work with clients to consult throughout the sales process.
RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Identifying, qualifying, securing business opportunities, coordinating business generation activities, and developing customized, targeted sales strategies.
• Conduct outside sales and build business relationships with potential customers.
• Understanding customer needs and offering solutions and support, answering potential customer questions and follow-up calls.
• Establish strategies and successfully execute action plans to achieve delivery, client experience, and sales targets for the project's KPIs.
• Oversee and lead sales, promotions, marketing, and delivery activities for the projected area, ensuring alignment to brand KPIs.
• Explore opportunities for continuous improvement to maximize sales and improve the purchase experience for the VinFast US Asian community.
• Develop and report performance summaries and action plans for presentations to executives as necessary.
• Creating and maintaining a list/database of prospect clients; maintaining a database (Salesforce, CRM, Excel, etc.) of prospective client information.
• Attend conferences and industry events to develop the network.
• Collaborating with management on sales goals, planning, and forecasting; maintaining short- and long-term business development plans.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Prefer Bachelor's Degree in business management, marketing, or related field.
• 2 years of progressive work experience in sales and business development.
• Must be bi-lingual in the Vietnamese language.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect, and interact with potential customers.
• Proven track record of success in achieving operational and sales targets
• Automotive and electric vehicle (EV) experiences are a plus.
• Experience in a start-up environment or with new product launches
• High level of attention to detail and organization.
• Able to communicate with C-Level Executives professionally and confidently.
• Creative problem solver.
• Excellent analytical and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team
• Proficiency in business productivity tools and software (MS Office Suite, Salesforce, CRM)
• Flexible and adaptable in a startup environment
• 30% travel

Open Date
2/14/2024
Req Number
BUS-24-00001
About the Organization
Welcome to the Future of Mobility.
VinFast is a driving force in the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability in Vietnam.
VinFast currently sells three vehicles in its home country of Vietnam and will launch five new all-electric vehicles for sale in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. We are the first global, automotive company to commit to shifting to solely producing only Electric Vehicles by the end of 2022. We have an ambitious growth strategy with Direct to Consumer, retail and aftersales facilities being introduced this year.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. VinFast is also committed to diversity and inclusion, with women serving in the top roles of Global CEO and US CEO.
We welcome you to join the charge.
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EOE Statement
Vinfast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
This position is currently accepting applications.