Business Development Manager - Health & Beauty

A leading global company is seeking a Business Development Manager to support an exciting market entry project in Vietnam for a renowned international beauty and skincare brand.08:18:44 query returned open=false 08:20:28 dblclick "ecruitment" sidepanelOpen=false autoUpdate=true isAdv=false

This unique opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, connecting with key players in the beauty sector, and shaping the future of a brand’s presence in Vietnam. The role is not focused solely on sales; instead, it requires your deep understanding of the local beauty landscape, your established network with distributors and retail chains such as Watsons, Guardian, Hasaki, and other influential partners, and your ability to represent the brand professionally at all levels. You will play a pivotal part in identifying and vetting potential distribution partners, presenting strategic recommendations, and arranging high-level meetings with senior decision-makers. With flexible engagement on a project basis and clear KPIs tied to quality outcomes, this position offers you the chance to make a tangible impact while enjoying autonomy and professional growth.

• You will be instrumental in launching an international beauty brand into the Vietnamese market by leveraging your extensive connections with distributors and retail chains.
• The role offers flexibility through an initial one-month project-based engagement, allowing you to focus on delivering results without long-term commitment.
• Your expertise in beauty, skincare, or dermo-cosmetics will be valued as you collaborate closely with CEOs, founders, and senior leaders to shape strategic partnerships.

What you'll do:

As a Business Development Manager based in Ho Chi Minh City, you will immerse yourself in the vibrant Vietnamese beauty industry. Your day-to-day activities will revolve around mapping out the competitive landscape, identifying promising distribution partners, conducting thorough vetting processes, and preparing strategic recommendations. You will leverage your existing network to initiate contact with senior leaders at major retail chains and distributors. By arranging impactful meetings between these key players and the brand’s leadership team, you will help lay the foundation for successful market entry. Your professional approach will ensure that every interaction reflects the brand’s values while driving towards clear KPIs focused on quality outcomes. Success in this role means delivering actionable insights, forging valuable connections, and facilitating high-level engagements that set the stage for long-term growth.

• Build and nurture relationships with key distributors and retail chains within Vietnam’s beauty sector, including Watsons, Guardian, Hasaki, and other relevant players.
• Conduct comprehensive research to understand the current market landscape for beauty and skincare products in Vietnam.
• Identify potential distribution partners by evaluating their suitability based on market reach, reputation, and alignment with brand values.
• Vet shortlisted partners through detailed analysis of their business operations, customer base, and previous collaborations.
• Present a well-researched shortlist of recommended targets for partnership to internal stakeholders.
• Initiate outreach efforts to engage CEOs, founders, and senior decision-makers at targeted organisations.
• Arrange qualified meetings between the brand’s leadership team and prospective partners to facilitate meaningful discussions.
• Represent the brand professionally during all interactions, ensuring its values are communicated clearly and positively.
• Track progress against KPIs related to partner shortlist quality and number of qualified meetings arranged.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide feedback on market insights and partnership opportunities.

What you bring:

To excel as a Business Development Manager in Ho Chi Minh City, you will draw upon your deep familiarity with Vietnam’s beauty sector. Your established relationships with distributors and retail chains will enable you to quickly connect with key decision-makers. You bring hands-on experience from previous roles in skincare or dermo-cosmetics where you have successfully identified partnership opportunities. Your interpersonal skills allow you to communicate effectively across cultures while maintaining professionalism at all times. You are skilled at analysing business operations to determine fit for collaboration. Experience supporting international brands as they enter new markets is highly desirable but not essential. Your ability to work autonomously on short-term projects ensures you remain focused on achieving KPIs related to partner selection quality and meeting arrangements.

• You possess a strong network within Vietnam’s beauty industry that includes distributors and retail chains such as Watsons, Guardian, Hasaki, among others.
• You have proven experience working in beauty, skincare or dermo-cosmetics sectors within Vietnam.
• You demonstrate an ability to identify suitable partners by evaluating their business strengths and market positioning.
• You excel at initial outreach efforts by setting up meetings with CEOs, founders or senior decision-makers at target organisations.
• Your communication skills are exceptional both verbally and in writing when representing brands professionally.
• You bring prior experience collaborating with international brands entering new markets (nice to have).
• You are comfortable working independently on project-based assignments with KPI-driven objectives.
• You show sensitivity to cultural nuances when engaging local stakeholders in Vietnam’s business environment.
• You are adept at synthesising market insights into actionable recommendations for internal teams.

What sets this company apart:

This client is recognised globally for its commitment to excellence within the beauty industry. Their approach combines respect for local market dynamics with international standards of quality and innovation. By joining this project-based engagement in Ho Chi Minh City, you become part of a supportive network that values collaboration over competition. The organisation prioritises nurturing relationships—both internally among teams and externally with partners—ensuring everyone feels included regardless of background or experience level. Flexible working opportunities allow you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments while generous training resources empower you to grow your knowledge further. The client’s inclusive ethos extends beyond words: they actively seek under-represented voices within their teams so that every perspective is heard when shaping strategy. As part of this assignment, you’ll enjoy access to knowledgeable colleagues who share insights freely so that together you can achieve shared goals.

What's next:

If you are ready to use your expertise in Vietnam’s beauty sector to drive meaningful change for an international brand entering the market, this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career step awaits.

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Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted. 08:22:42 query returned open=false