Assistant Trade Marketing Manager

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position)

Responsible for initiating, planning, developing and localizing/implementing the Company Sales programs which are in line with the Corporate/Regional strategies, to meet local market and member needs while at the same time continue to grow sales and its members ultimate business goals.

Contributes to the development of sales targets based on forecasted market trends and member analysis and advises and consults senior management on current developments and trends, including member response/reaction.

To plan and support the distributor network with the promotion of local, regional and word-wide Events and Incentives for Vietnam, including organize corporate trainings for member to grow sales and members base.

To expand and improve the communications channels between members and The Company International by providing accurate, up-to-date and reliable information

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly lead and supervise Sales Coordinator

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Interacts with all levels throughout organization depend on job requirements, including Home Office and Regional Office, members, customers and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• University graduate or equivalent, preferably with Business or Sales & Marketing background.
• At least 6 years of work experience in sales & corporate events, 2 years in area/region management position or Retail Sales or Nutritional Food Industry would be an added advantage.
• Must be bilingual with ability to read and write Vietnamese and English fluently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office environment (Word, Excel, Power Point) and email.
• “Hands-on” but yet a good leader and motivator of a team with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Be sufficiently bi-cultural to be equally at ease and socially comfortable with the local team and distributors/customers plus other nationalities esp. International Members, within a multinational working environment.  
• Must be customer service oriented and able to be flexible especially dealing with Local and International members.
• Highly energetic and possessing the enthusiasm to understand the market thoroughly, as well as the ability to keep in close contact with members/customers in order to gain first hand knowledge of market forces.  
• Ability to develop business strategies and plans, at the same time ensuring proper execution of strategies to meet both sales and organizational goals.
• Ability to create new ideas and processes i.e. be creative, entrepreneurial, and with the ability to think “out of the box”.
• Good problem solving skills and carry out responsibilities under minimum supervision.
• Able to work in results orientated environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Required to work long hours and occasionally during week-end.
• Travel & working over weekend will be required.