Business Development Manager / Senior Business Development Manager (BDM/SBDM) (Ho Chi Minh City Overseas Centre)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Role Overview

The BDM/SBDM will be part of Enterprise Singapore's Ho Chi Minh City Overseas Centre. The primary focus is to support Singapore-based companies in expanding their businesses or establishing a presence in Vietnam, as well as to promote trade and investment between Singapore and Vietnam.

Key Responsibilities

Guide Singapore-based companies in expanding their business to Vietnam by leveraging a strong understanding of the business landscape, local regulations, and business norms.
Develop a pipeline of prospective deals involving Singapore-based companies and assist in closing these deals.
Monitor the business environment and conduct market research to identify and share key growth and investment opportunities, with a focus on:
Industrial infrastructure
Manufacturing
Lifestyle & consumer sectors (including food services, food products, and retail)
Establish and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector partners who can support Singapore-based companies with their business plans in Vietnam.
Support business development activities, including:
Organizing and facilitating business development trips and visits by delegations from Singapore
Writing meeting reports
Conducting data analysis of business leads to inform future strategies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least two years of prior business development or market research experience in the private or public sector.
Prior experience in a customer-facing and/or business development role is required.
Experience in liaising with government officials is an advantage.
Strong interpersonal skills, independence, and a results-driven mindset.
Keen interest in business development and market expansion.
Excellent command of written and spoken Vietnamese and English.
Willingness to travel within Vietnam and to Singapore for work assignments.
Strong emphasis on teamwork, as the team is small.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in fostering business ties between Singapore and Vietnam, supporting enterprise growth, and contributing to cross-border economic development.

Business Development Manager/Senior Business Development Manager