Business Development Manager

ROLES

• The Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in driving DAFC’s strategic growth through both vertical and horizontal expansion within the luxury sector.
• The position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing new business opportunities, including new brand partnerships, and strategic category extensions into emerging segments such as Beauty.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business Development & Strategic Expansion -        Develop and execute the company’s growth roadmap through strategic brand partnerships, development and category expansion. -        Lead initiatives for vertical growth across Luxury Fashion, Watches, and Jewelry, ensuring alignment with global brand strategies and market demand. -        Spearhead horizontal diversification into Luxury Fashion and Beauty, identifying potential brands, partners, and new business formats. -        Conduct feasibility studies, business modeling, and market analysis to assess commercial potential and investment return. -        Support deal structuring, negotiation, and finalization of new brand distribution or retail partnership agreements. -        Collaborate with Corporate stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Retail, Marketing, and Operations) to ensure smooth onboarding of new business initiatives. -        Design new SOP and build strong operations team for new business models. -        Test run the new business operations smoothly before handing over to business operations team -        Additional tasks may be required following business needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related fields; MBA preferred. ·       Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in business development, Consumer/Category Insight, Market Research... ·       Experience in luxury fashion and beauty is an advantage but not required. ·       Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. ·       Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills in both English and Vietnamese. ·       Strategic mindset, analytical strength, and ability to lead multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously. High integrity, professional maturity, and passion for the luxury retail industry