Job Description

Business Internationalisation in Vietnam

• Conduct in-depth studies of the early childhood education market in Vietnam, particularly within the growing middle-income segment.
• Collaborate with professional teams to define research areas, collect market data, perform investment analyses, and present findings and recommendations to top management.

Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations across all education centres in Vietnam.
• Ensure alignment of operational standards, renovation specifications, and service delivery with the company’s SOPs, brand identity, and local regulations.
• Prepare and monitor centre budgets, track enrolment and financial performance, and submit timely management reports.
• Coordinate curriculum and teacher training schedules to maintain quality consistency.
• Identify new business opportunities and assess market potential for expansion.
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff to achieve business growth and service excellence.
• Build and maintain partnerships with strategic stakeholders, government bodies, and industry peers.
• Support the development and performance improvement of franchised centres.
• Assess expansion potential in new markets and provide recommendations for investment.

Business Development

• Plan and establish new centres based on the approved expansion roadmap.
• Evaluate financial feasibility and partnership opportunities with potential franchisees and investors.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.
• Oversee the joint venture partnership process from negotiation through pre-opening, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones.
• Set, monitor, and evaluate KPIs to measure business growth and operational performance.

Corporate and Administrative Functions

• Oversee execution of corporate projects, including agreement signings, post-signature events, and office setup.
• Manage corporate service agreements and financial oversight for expatriate and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, internal policies, and financial accountability standards.

Centre Leadership

• Supervise the Principal and Vice Principal to ensure smooth daily operations and compliance with quality standards.
• Represent the organisation in meetings, events, and community activities to enhance brand reputation and drive enrolment.
• Build strong relationships with parents and community stakeholders.
• Conduct training for teachers on communication, engagement, and family partnership strategies.
• Ensure curriculum implementation, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and inspiring learning environment for students and staff.

Job Requirement

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Education Management, or a related field.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 8 years of experience in education operations or business development, preferably within the early childhood education sector.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of Vietnam’s education regulatory framework and market trends.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive organisational growth and operational efficiency.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Vietnamese is an advantage.
• High integrity, professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.