Business Development Associate

ABOUT THE JOB ofi (olam food ingredients), a new operating group from Olam Group, offers sustainable, natural food products and ingredients, including cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. Operating in Vietnam since 1997, ofi has built a strong presence with its head office in Ho Chi Minh City, along with regional offices and seven major factories across various provinces. As the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee, and among the top exporters of green coffee, ofi Vietnam works closely with a vast network of farmers.
With over 4,500 employees, the company is committed to performance, diversity, and talent development. Its 'Choices for Change' strategy targets long-term impact by 2030, focusing on prosperous farmers, thriving communities, climate action, and sustainability.
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Summary: Support business development activities by managing customer communication, coordinating internal stakeholders, overseeing purchase order execution, and ensuring timely reporting and project follow-up.
Manage and follow up customer communications, inquiries, and requests.
Oversee Purchase Order (PO) processing and ensure accurate and timely execution.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (planning, procurement, production, logistics, QA, finance, warehouse, etc.) to ensure smooth order fulfillment.
Support pricing updates, quotations, and customer reporting.
Follow up on new product or business development projects and ensure timely progress.
Prepare sales reports and maintain relevant commercial documentation.
Support administrative tasks related to business development and account management.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, International Business, or a related field.
Minimum 2-4 years of work experience in business development, sales support, customer service, commercial operations, or similar roles.
Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).
Good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.
Strong coordination, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems is an advantage.
Detail-oriented with a proactive working style.
ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.