The International Business Development Lead plays a critical role in driving District Eight’s international sales growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Global Sales Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the international business development strategy aligned with commercial targets and brand direction.

• Define regional priorities (Europe, North America, APAC, Middle East) and identify key growth opportunities by channel.

• Build and maintain a comprehensive sales funnel — from lead generation to account conversion.

• Set quarterly KPIs and reporting mechanisms in collaboration with the Commercial Director.

2. Lead Generation & Pipeline Development

• Source, build, and maintain a qualified database of potential trade partners, distributors, and design studios.

• Conduct targeted outreach (email campaigns, cold calls, social engagement, LinkedIn prospecting) to generate new business leads.

• Manage and track all prospects in the CRM system (Salesforce or equivalent).

• Partner with marketing to align lead generation activities with brand campaigns, trade fairs, and digital activations.

3. Client Acquisition & Relationship Building

• Initiate contact, pitch the District Eight brand, and negotiate trade terms with potential partners.

• Manage the onboarding of new accounts and ensure a smooth handover to the Account & Sales Operations team for servicing.

• Build a professional network of designers, retailers, and distributors that supports long-term brand positioning.

• Represent the brand in client meetings, tradeshows, and virtual presentations.

4. Market Development & Insights

• Research market trends, competitor activity, and distribution models across regions.

• Identify gaps and new opportunities for District Eight’s collections in key international markets.

• Provide strategic recommendations on product positioning, pricing, and sales channels based on market insights.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Brand, Marketing, and Product teams to ensure alignment between brand storytelling and sales messaging.

• Coordinate with the Account & Sales Operations team to ensure accurate client follow-up and CRM data.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of international tradeshows and client events.

6. Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Maintain clear and updated sales funnel metrics — leads generated, conversions, and revenue forecasts.

• Report weekly and monthly performance to the Commercial Director.

• Evaluate ROI of outreach campaigns and continuously refine sales tactics.

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, International Trade, or a related field.

• 5–6 years of experience in international business development or sales within furniture, design, interiors, or related industries.

• Proven ability to generate and convert leads across multiple regions.

• Existing network of trade contacts (dealers, distributors, designers, or architects) preferred.

• Strong understanding of B2B sales processes, pricing models, and trade partnership structures.

• Experience with CRM tools and lead research platforms (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Apollo, etc.).

• Excellent written and spoken English; additional European language(s) a plus.

BENEFITS

• 14 days leave/year. 

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

JOB DESCRIPTION

Account & Relationship Management

• Serve as the key point of contact for OEM/ODM clients, including senior stakeholders, ensuring consistent and professional communication.

• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, with a deep understanding of each account's priorities, challenges, and growth potential.

• Represent the factory and brand at industry events, summits, and client visits, including occasional after-hours engagements such as dinners or receptions.

Commercial & Business Development

• Identify and propose business development opportunities based on client strategy, market trends, and internal capabilities.

• Lead and manage all pricing submissions and updates for new developments and ongoing collections in line with client procedures and timelines.

• Maintain and share production capacity updates regularly, ensuring transparent expectations across the business.

Forecasting & Planning

• Work closely with clients to secure accurate sales forecasts that support procurement, material sourcing, and production planning.

• Coordinate with internal merchandise and planning teams to ensure production schedules are aligned with client expectations and capacity.

Client Support & Operational Oversight

• Proactively manage development timelines, help resolve potential delays or production issues, and escalate where necessary to protect delivery outcomes.

• Collaborate with quality, PD and technical teams to address claims and quality issues, ensuring corrective actions are timely and client expectations are managed.

• Prepare for and support all in-country client visits and 3rd-party audits, coordinating with QC, Production, and Technical teams.

• Manage and respond to special client requests, ensuring responsiveness and attention to detail.

Data & Reporting

• Analyze development, cost, and sales data to prepare insightful presentations and business reviews for internal and external stakeholders.

• Coordinate the submission of all required weekly and ad hoc reports, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.

• Ensure all internal stakeholders are updated on client requirements, both via regular meetings and email communications—some of which may fall outside standard working hours.

REQUIREMENT

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a project management, business development or lead customer service role.

• Fluent in English, with additional languages considered a strong asset.

• Flexibility to adapt to the clients needs and a proactive attitude to resolving issues.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers positively and understand their needs.

• High level of organization and attention to detail.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

BENEFITS

• 18 days leave/year. 

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Plan and make sure there is always enough white wood for production.

• Check the quality of incoming wood and work with QA/QC to meet standards.

• Manage warehouse activities: storing, distributing, and using wood.

• Track and improve how materials are used to reduce waste.

• Lead the white wood team: assign work, train staff, and review performance.

• Work with Planning, Purchasing, and Production teams to keep orders on time.

• Oversee daily operations, set priorities, and check efficiency at each station.

• Keep good communication between workers and management so rules and policies are clear.

• Make regular reports on stock, losses, and production results.

• Suggest better ways, new tools, or cost-saving ideas to improve productivity.

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Wood Processing, Forestry, or related fields.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in materials management, preferably in the furniture/wood industry.

• Strong knowledge of white wood properties, production processes, storage, and preservation methods.

• Proven leadership, organizational, and team management skills.

• Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP or warehouse management systems is an advantage.

• High integrity, attention to detail, responsibility, and ability to work under pressure.

BENEFITS

• 18 days leave/year. 

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

• Shuttle bus from HCM to Long An (Duc Hoa Ha)

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Finishing Process Development

• Create and maintain finishing master standards and documentation (formulas, process sheets).

• Oversee all pre-approval and sample validation trials.

• Maintain accurate finishing code libraries tied to commercial SKUs.

• Optimize material usage, spray techniques, and curing time.

2. Technical Supervision and Training

• Train finishing line leads and workers on application methods and defect prevention.

• Monitor day-to-day compliance with finishing instructions.

• Standardize color matching and visual acceptance criteria.

• Support QA/QC team with finishing-related defect classification.

3. Finishing Quality Control Interface

• Analyze finishing defect trends and root causes.

• Align with QA on inspection criteria and touch-up processes.

• Address customer complaints linked to color/texture/appearance inconsistencies.

4. R&D and Product Interface

• Collaborate with Product Development and R&D on prototyping and new finishes.

• Evaluate manufacturability of requested custom finishes.

• Serve as technical bridge between design concept and factory execution.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Lead process audits and improvement workshops.

• Benchmark internal techniques against industry best practices.

• Reduce finishing rework and trial waste rate.

REQUIREMENT

• Experience: 5+ years in furniture finishing process development or finishing QA roles.

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of reactive stains, topcoats, curing systems, and defect mechanics.

• Standardization: Skilled in writing and communicating finishing standards to cross-functional teams.

• Problem Solving: Root cause investigation of finishing issues from shop floor to sample room.

• Communication: Able to bridge commercial requests and technical execution.

BENEFITS

• 18 days leave/year.

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Supervising operations within a facility to achieve higher output

• Organizing training and educational manuals for the production team

• Assisting in the recruitment and onboarding of new hires

• Ensuring compliance with safety and professional standards within a facility

• Organizing, monitoring, and prioritizing tasks to meet production goals

• Evaluating various stations of the production operation to ensure optimum efficiency

• Maintaining communication between employees and senior executives to ensure procedures and policies are well-understood

• Ensuring the flow of raw materials and other resources

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor degree on Business Administration, Technology management industry

• At least 05 years’ experience in similar positions according the factory assigned

• Supervisor skills and qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment

• IT skills, especially using data analysis software

• Excellent organization, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic

• Ability to create and adhere to production processes

• Ability to write reports legibly and accurately

• Relevant training and certification in industrial production, engineering, or any related field

BENEFITS

• 18 days leave/year. 

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Carrying out the Pro CNC programming process and development for both new and existing product parts to ensure accuracy, quality and pace of production.

• Responsible for machine maintenance, tooling maintenance and taking good care of machine condition (Critical)

• To be responsible for preparing CNC programs with clear and concise instructional documents along with quality and continuity checks

• To liaise with technical department, QA department with potential quality and general machine shop issues through production.

• Interpreting design ideas and preparing programs and documents from sample for production, including all critical dimensions, tolerances, finishes and notes to operators

• Assisting Production Managers and others related department with matters relating to production development

• To identify opportunities to modified process increase output and reduce wastage (labor & material).

• To provide feedback for continuous improvement and KAIZEN

• Team training multi skilled level

REQUIREMENT

• An Mechanical Engineering Qualification

• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience

• Preferable experience with 5 axis CNC machine (Biesse – B-suit & B-Nesting program)

• Good understanding of 2D/3D CAM CAD packages or INVENTOR

BENEFITS

• 18 days leave/year. 

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

• Shuttle bus from HCM to Long An (Duc Hoa Ha)

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Guarantee that products are developed according to established quality standards, minimizing defects and maximizing customer satisfaction

• Guarantee that products are developed according to established quality standards, minimizing defects and maximizing customer satisfaction.

• Analyze and evaluate the product development process to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Identify areas for improvement within the development process to enhance overall product quality and adherence to standards

• Collaborate with other departments (RnD, Product, Production) to ensure product quality from the design phase to production

• Foster teamwork across departments to ensure a seamless transition from design to production, maintaining high-quality outputs

• Create a comprehensive reference for product standards that facilitates consistency and quality across all production stages

• Monitor, develop, and update progress with relevant departments regarding new samples/mockups related to product development and improvement of product quality in accordance with standards and product specifications.

• Guarantee that standard documentation is readily available for relevant departments to ensure consistency and quality across processes

• Handle claims and complaints related to structural durability, packaging, or issues where the product fails to meet quality or structural standards

• The goal is to ensure prompt resolution of issues related to standards and quality, prevent recurrence, and maintain overall product quality in line with company standards and customer expectations.

• Monitor product quality consistently, ensuring adherence to standards and timely identification of potential issues.

• Receive tasks from managers/leaders and execute them according to the required plan/timeline.

• Report, update progress after completing tasks or when facing issues that require consultation.

• Identifying defects, analyzing root causes, and developing effective solutions to ensure product quality and compliance with standards

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Production Management, Quality Management, or a related field

• Above 2 year of relevant work experience in furniture manufacturing processes and quality standards in the furniture industry

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards in the furniture industry

• Communication and problem-solving skills

• People connection and teamwork skills

• Responsibility and ability to handle pressure

• Listening, understanding, and sharing skills

• Learning agility, curiosity for new things

• Attention to detail and precision in work

• Office computing (Excel/Word/Power Point)

• Basic English

BENEFITS

• 14 days leave/year. 

• Salary: Competitive (negotiable based on experience)

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

• Shuttle bus from HCM to Long An (Duc Hoa Ha)

​JOB DESCRIPTION

Optimization:

• Create, manage, and update cutting files for production.

• Optimize CNC cutting layouts, laser cutting layouts by using software on wood CNC machines and laser cutting machine

• Define which CNC machine is the best machine to run particular components

• Ensure effective material usage and reduce waste through smart nesting strategies.

• Analyze cutting performance and propose improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.

Data Management

• Maintain database of nesting files and update cutting instructions when BOM or product designs change.

Coordination

• Follow up on cutting progress and adjust nesting plans based on actual yield.

• Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Technical teams to align nesting plans with actual material usage and production schedules.

Technical Support

• Support engineers and operators in interpreting cutting layouts and resolving file issues.

• Participate in improvement projects related to production efficiency and material usage.

REQUIREMENT:

• College or University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Furniture Technology, or related technical fields.

• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in CNC cutting, nesting optimization, or production engineering in furniture industry.

• Strong knowledge of nesting logic and material optimization techniques.

• Understanding of CNC machine operations and production workflow.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills in production optimization.

• Attention to detail and ability to work with technical data and cutting plans.

• Proactive and able to work independently or in coordination with other departments.

• Proficiency in Cutting Optimization Pro and technical drawing software (AutoCAD, Inventor).

•  Basic English for reading technical documents is preferred.

BENEFITS:

• 14 days leave/year. Women have 30 minutes off/3 days in 1 month 

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits | 

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job 

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

• Full salary for 2 month probation

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Deploy and manage software tools for CNC nesting, fabric pattern layout, and material template optimization (e.g., SigmaNEST, NestFab).

• Monitor usage rates and scrap metrics—work with stakeholders to refine optimization logic over time.

• Facilitate Continuous Improvement tools like Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, 5S, SMED, and DMAIC for targeted efficiency gains.

• Standardize nesting and template setups with SOPs and standard works for consistency and repeatability.

• Partner with the Process Team (who own pattern-making and nesting operations), Product, QA, and Production to identify needs and barriers to optimization.

• Work cross-functionally to implement improvement recommendations and validate results.

• Use BI tools, Excel, and/or dashboards to collect and analyze nesting efficiency, material usage, and waste data.

• Measure improvement impact, present ROI and key findings to leadership.

• Mentor production and process teams in adopting CI tools and software.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement via Kaizen events and tier meetings.

• Plan and manage improvement projects—define scope, document milestones, and ensure follow-through.

• Monitor implementation from pilot to full deployment, ensuring desired outcomes.

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar.

• 3–5 years in a CI or process optimization role within manufacturing— experience with CNC nesting or fabric layout strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in nesting optimization software (SigmaNEST, NestFab, or similar) and strong data tools (Excel, Power BI).

• Skilled in Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, 5S, SMED, DMAIC, and RCA tools.

• Strong facilitation, project management, and presentation skills.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) preferred.

BENEFITS

• 14 days leave/year. Women have 30 minutes off/3 days in 1 month

• Fully enjoy social insurance, health insurance, and other benefits in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Law and the Company's benefits

• 13th month salary depend on company revenue and many other attractive forms of bonus

• Provide complete equipment to serve the job

• Culture allows to maximize the abilities and creativity of personnel

• Full salary for 2 month probation

• Entertainment (for Officer)