Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?

Position Summary
We at ASSIST Vietnam are looking for an energetic Business Development Associate to join our team! As a Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for conducting market research, contacting clients, selling our services, closing the deal and building client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct market research and identify potential clients and donors.
· Pursue and cultivate key partnerships with various local stakeholders, and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.
· Create new business opportunities by presenting, negotiating, expertise, and experience in achieving social impact (Services and Original Social Actions).
· Achieve the above through activities including presenting, negotiating, contracting and reporting in accordance with our client/ donor requirements.
· Establish linkages with beneficiary groups and community partners to facilitate effective implementation by the project team
· Support and conceptualization and implementation of business development strategy with the team.
· Attend and represent the organization at online and offline meetings, events, and conferences to grow the brand recognition and awareness of ASSIST.
Requirements
· At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sales. Marketing, or other similar courses
· At least 1-2 years working experience in business development or similar fields, preferably in the nonprofit or civil society sector.
· Keen interest in development work and being part of creating sustainable impact
· Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Vietnamese, with creative bent and commercial awareness.
· Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, with a proficiency in negotiating.
· Strong organizational skills, particularly in attention to detail, time management, and coordination of multiple clients simultaneously.
· Highly professional attitude, responsible, independent, able to work in fast-paced environments and meet urgent deadlines
· Adept at analyzing, breaking down, organizing, and articulating complex ideas, concept, and instructions in written and verbal mediums
· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite and other relevant software.
ASSIST is an international non-governmental organization (INGO) that has promoted capacity building and sustainable practices in the Asia and Africa region since 2003
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