Business Development Manager, Vietnam

Did you know that more than one billion people in South and East Asia have insufficient financial data history? For many, this makes it difficult to secure loans and other services, because they don't have traditional financial records like credit scores. 

Jeff is a data-driven financial marketplace that connects people with the most suitable financial products via using alternative data. Our goal is to unlock financial services for the underbanked across the emerging markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America.

Launched in 2020, Jeff has quickly grown into a 45+ people team across 8 countries. To date, we have attracted $5 Million in funding from business angels and prominent Venture Capital funds, expanding into 4 markets & aiming to enter 2 more in the nearest future.

More than 8 million people have been serviced and more than 60M products have been compared. While doing so, the company has achieved profitability & is approaching the $10 Million Annual revenue mark - and we are just getting started! 🚀

As we enter the next phase of our journey in Vietnam and set our sights on the massive market opportunity there, we are looking for a versatile, hands-on Business Development Manager to join our team and play a significant role in our Vietnam operations.

If you're looking for a challenge and the opportunity to participate in building an exciting, global product, then this role is for you! ⚡️

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop strategies and develop relationships to boost brand visibility and market presence through targeted campaigns, content marketing, and digital initiatives.
• Work with Business Development, Marketing, and IT to ensure optimal product localization for the Vietnamese market.
• Serve as a key liaison between the local team and leadership at the HQ, influencing strategic decisions across marketing, product development, and partnerships.
• Proactively develop high-value partnerships with leading lead generation agencies and channels, as well as key financial industry players.
• Own and manage the entire partnership pipeline and end-to-end sales process, taking B2B prospects from initial discovery through productive collaboration.

Likely you have:

• At least 3 years of experience in the financial or marketing industry in a Project Manager, Business Development, or similar role.
• Strong understanding and proven experience in digital marketing, particularly in areas like performance marketing or mobile marketing for local platforms & channels (Zalo, MCV, etc.).
• At least 1 year of experience as an Account Manager, Sales Director, Business Development Executive, or in a similar role involving extensive hands-on B2B account management.
• A solutions-oriented mindset for tackling challenges.
• Willingness to work hands-on with tasks both large and small.
• At Jeff, we are operators at heart, and we seek someone with the same mindset to take on this role.
• A data-driven approach to decision-making in all business matters Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, along with native-level proficiency in Vietnamese.
• Attention to detail: have the subject line “Full name, application for Business Development” and at the end of the application letter add a fun fact about yourself.
• And most importantly, a strong eagerness to learn and develop.

As with any business development role, we seek a versatile professional with strengths and areas for growth. While we believe the above experience is key to success, we recognize there can be alternative approaches. If you believe your unique background can deliver similar or even better results, we encourage you to apply with a 30-second pitch video explaining why your experience might be an even better fit. At Jeff we are:

• Proactive: we look for the best approaches to problem-solving with a “can do” attitude
• Agile: no day is the same and we are ready to act upon what brings the most added value at that point
• Honest: about our capabilities, ideas, opinions and ready to share our views

What we can offer:

• Equipment of your preference
• A vacation policy that includes annual vacation, national holidays, and day off on your birthday
• A knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced, and fun team
• High energy - as a growing startup, no day is the same
• Unlimited growth - as the company grows, you grow with us! 🚀