Sales Manager IT Solutions (Vietnam)

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Role Snapshot

Location: Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam (On-site)
Work time: MondayFriday standard business hours (flexibility based on client needs)
Employment type: Full-time
Salary budget: Competitive and aligned to market benchmark
Benefits: 13th-month salary healthcare insurance phone/laptop allowance annual bonus learning & development budget
Reporting line: Sales Director
Team scope: Individual contributor initially; potential team leadership responsibility within 612 months depending on business growth

Company Profile

They are an international technology company with an established presence in Vietnam. They provide customized digital solutions for medium and large enterprises focusing on business process automation software development and FinTech services. Their work aims to improve operational efficiency through tailored technology implementations. The organization adopts a pragmatic client-focused approach and values collaboration and accountability. This role supports their growth in Vietnam by expanding SME client acquisition and account development.

Role Purpose & Success Outcomes

Drive revenue growth by acquiring and expanding SME clients (both local and foreign-invested) in Vietnam through network-driven and consultative sales execution.

• Builds and converts a qualified pipeline within the SME segment using existing relationships and outbound efforts
• Secures new clients through structured prospecting and network activation
• Expands revenue within existing SME accounts through cross-sell and upsell opportunities
• Maintains accurate pipeline visibility and meets agreed revenue benchmarks

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within SME and mid-market segments in Vietnam
• Leverage existing networks and build new relationships with decision-makers in target companies
• Conduct client meetings and position-tailored IT and digital transformation solutions
• Develop proposals and lead negotiations aligned with client requirements and budgets
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closure and onboarding handover
• Maintain disciplined CRM usage including pipeline tracking and forecasting
• Collaborate with presales and delivery teams to ensure solution fit and execution readiness
• Continuously build market presence through events referrals and ecosystem engagement

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing IT or a related field
• Certifications in sales methodologies or technology domains are a plus (nice-to-have)

Professional Experience

• 57 years of B2B sales experience in IT solutions SaaS or digital services
• Demonstrated success selling into SME or mid-market segments (not primarily large enterprise)
• Proven ability to generate pipeline through personal network and outbound efforts
• An existing network of business owners directors or functional leaders in Vietnam is a strong advantage

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CRM tools for pipeline tracking and reporting
• Understanding of cloud solutions ERP systems or business process automation (nice-to-have)

Knowledge Domain

• Understanding of SME business challenges and buying behavior in Vietnam
• Familiarity with digital transformation needs at the mid-market level (e.g. cost control process efficiency scalability)

Working Style & Culture

• Self-directed and proactive in building a pipeline without reliance on inbound leads
• Commercially pragmatic; able to adapt solutions to SME budget constraints
• Relationship-driven with a focus on trust-building and repeat business
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment

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