Thuan An Town, Viet Nam
Business Development Manager Vietnam
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Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Market Growth
- Identify and develop new business opportunities for Advanced Bionics products across Vietnam.
- Develop and execute strategic business plans to expand market share and drive revenue growth.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to inform business strategy and identify growth opportunities.
- Set and work towards sales and business targets in coordination with the line manager.
- Plan and execute new product introductions and go-to-market strategies for the country.
2. Dealer & Channel Management
- Identify issues affecting business performance and dealer relationships, and work with the line manager to resolve them.
- Develop, manage, and grow the dealer network across Vietnam, covering both the North and South regional dealers.
- Work closely with the North dealer and the South dealer separately to develop a dedicated business plan for each region, including region-specific sales targets and growth initiatives.
- Develop and agree offers and promotional pricing with dealers from time to time, in line with business objectives and market conditions.
- Support the negotiation of business terms, pricing, and commercial agreements with dealers under the guidance of the line manager.
- Ensure dealer staff are equipped with the necessary tools, resources, and product knowledge to sell effectively.
- Plan and execute a framework of downstream training and enablement for relevant dealer staff in the country.
3. Collaborative Work with Different Teams
- Provide feedback to the Back-End team based on input gathered from the field.
- Ensure all Dealer Staff comply with the administrative, regulatory, legal, and procedural requirements of the Company.
- Collaborate closely with the Clinical and Marketing teams to align business development activities with clinical and marketing strategies.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to support product launches and market development.
4. Customer Relationship Management & KOL Engagement
- Act as the lead for customer relationship management in Vietnam, with a particular focus on Key Opinion Leader (KOL) management.
- Build, own, and continuously strengthen relationships with KOLs, clinicians, dealers, distributors, and healthcare institutions.
- Develop and execute a structured KOL engagement plan, including regular touchpoints, advisory input, and involvement in key initiatives.
- Attend conferences, workshops, and industry events to represent the Company, build the network, and identify new business opportunities.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in Advanced Bionics implant technology and the broader market, and share insights with the business.
5. Competitive Intelligence & Market Analysis
- Conduct ongoing competitive landscape analysis for the hearing implant / cochlear implant market in Vietnam.
- Track and analyze competitors' product plans, pricing, and promotional offers in the market.
- Monitor competitors' business strategies, dealer/distributor structures, and market positioning.
- Compile competitive intelligence reports and share insights with the line manager and relevant teams to inform business strategy and pricing decisions.
- Recommend actions to strengthen the Company's competitive position based on market intelligence gathered.
6. Tender Support
- Support and assist in the preparation of tender documentation for public and private tenders in Vietnam.
- Coordinate with internal teams (regulatory, back-end, finance) to gather the necessary documents and information required for tender submissions.
- Ensure tender submissions are accurate, complete, and submitted within required timelines, in line with Company and market compliance requirements.
7. Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of business development activities as per Company requirements.
- Prepare and present regular updates on business performance, market trends, and opportunities to management and customers.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Life Sciences, Audiology, or a related field.
- Proven business development / commercial experience, with a track record of managing dealers/distributors and driving revenue growth.
- Prior working experience in the hearing healthcare industry (e.g. hearing aids, cochlear implants, audiology, or related medical device fields) is highly preferred.
- Good command of English communication, both written and verbal, for regular interaction with regional and global stakeholders.