Job description for Senior Sales Executive / Business Development (Hanoi) at District Eight
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Senior Sales Executive to join our team and lead our market expansion in Hanoi.
This is a key role in our Hanoi launch phase, where you will be responsible for building a strong customer pipeline while shaping how the brand is experienced in the market, generating sales, and establishing our brand presence before the showroom officially opens.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Sales
• Actively identify, approach, and develop new customers in Hanoi
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline across both retail and project channels
• Drive revenue through direct sales, client meetings, and relationship building
• Position the brand appropriately when engaging with clients, ensuring alignment with its design and lifestyle positioning
2. Project Sales (B2B)
• Develop relationships with architects, interior designers, developers, and other key partners
• Identify and pursue project opportunities
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and follow through to closing
3. Retail Sales (B2C)
• Handle inquiries from existing leads and new customers
• Provide product consultation and close sales via online or in-person meetings
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment
4. Market Development
• Build brand presence in Hanoi through networking and client engagement
• Gather market insights and customer feedback
• Contribute to strategies for showroom launch and local growth
Working Model
• Training: 2–3 months in Ho Chi Minh City (HQ)
• Post-training: Based in Hanoi
• Flexible working model (remote + field sales; no fixed office in initial phase)
Requirements
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sales or business development
• Strong network in Hanoi is a big advantage
• Experience in interior, furniture, architecture, or lifestyle brands is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to engage clients in design-oriented or premium/luxury contexts
• Strong personal interest or exposure to design, aesthetics, or living environments
• Proven track record in both retail and/or project sales
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive base salary + sales commission + performance bonus
• Opportunity to be a key member in launching a new market
• Career growth into leadership role as the Hanoi team expands
Why Join Us
• Be part of a high-growth expansion project
• Build the market from the ground up
• High ownership and impact on business performance
Profile We Are Looking For
We are looking for individuals who combine commercial drive with strong personal taste and cultural awareness.
This role is suited for someone who:
• Has a natural hustle mindset and enjoys building opportunities from zero
• Is comfortable working in an unstructured, early-stage environment
• Understands the lifestyle, design, and luxury space, not just as products but as a way of living
• Can engage with clients not only as a salesperson, but as a trusted advisor with perspective
• Pays attention to details — from product, to space, to how things are presented
We value people who are:
• Proactive over reactive
• Curious over transactional
• Taste-driven, not just target-driven
