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Bureau Vertias North America Business Development/Sales Manager in Ho Chi Minh city, United States
Job Description: Business Development / Sales Manager – IPC (Vietnam)
Location: Vietnam
Business Unit: INDUSTRY Power+ (IPC)
Reports to: PL Country Lead
1. Role Overview
We are looking for a Business Development / Sales Manager to drive growth of Industrial Product Certification (IPC) services in Vietnam, focusing on high-growth sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, and industrial fabrication.
This role will focus on early project positioning, strategic account development, and value-based selling, particularly in certification domains including:
Pressure Equipment (ASME, PED)
Hazardous Area (ATEX, IECEx)
Electrical & Machinery (CE marking, IEC standards)
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Strategic Business Development (Core Focus)
Identify and develop new business opportunities in IPC services across Vietnam
Build and manage a high-quality pipeline, focusing on early-stage project engagement (pre-tender)
Target key sectors:
Semiconductor (ATP, OSAT, fabs)
Electronics manufacturing
Industrial and energy sectors
B. Key Account Management
Develop and manage relationships with strategic clients, including:
Multinational manufacturers (e.g., semiconductor & electronics players)
EPC contractors and fabricators
C. Solution Selling (IPC Focus)
Promote and position services including:
ASME, PED certification (pressure equipment)
ATEX / IECEx (hazardous area / explosion safety)
CE marking & IEC compliance (machinery & electrical)
Translate technical requirements into business value (market access, compliance, risk reduction)
Work closely with technical teams to build competitive, differentiated proposals
D. Market Intelligence & Positioning
Monitor trends in:
Vietnam semiconductor investments
Supply chain localization
Export-driven compliance requirements
Identify early-stage projects and investment pipelines
Track competitor positioning and pricing strategies
3. Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or equivalent)
Experience
Minimum 5–10 years in:
Business Development / Sales
Industrial services / certification / inspection
Technical Exposure (Preferred)
Strong understanding of at least one of the following:
ASME / PED (pressure equipment)
ATEX / IECEx (hazardous area)
CE marking / IEC standards (machinery, electrical)
Industry Experience
Semiconductor / electronics manufacturing
Oil & Gas / industrial fabrication
Energy / infrastructure
4. Key Competencies
Commercial Excellence
Strong negotiation and closing skills
Ability to sell value
Pipeline management and forecasting discipline
Strategic Thinking
Ability to:
Identify early-stage opportunities
Position before tender stage
Build long-term account strategies
Client Engagement
Comfortable engaging:
Technical stakeholders (engineers, QA/QC)
Commercial stakeholders (procurement, management)
Communication
Fluent in English and Vietnamese
Strong presentation and proposal skills