Hanoi, Vietnam

Chief Executive Officer (sportwear, Vietnamese)

 Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategy & Growth

  • Develop and execute mid- to long-term business strategies for the company
  • Define and strengthen brand positioning in the sportswear segment in Vietnam
  • Set and drive business targets (revenue, profitability, market share)
  • Propose and implement initiatives to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency

2. Business Operations

  • Oversee all business activities, with key focus on Sales, Marketing, and Product Development
  • Develop go-to-market strategies and expand omni-channel sales systems
  • Optimize revenue, sales performance, and customer experience
  • Supervise end-to-end supply chain operations (sourcing, production, delivery)

3. Product Development

  • Define product strategy aligned with market trends and customer needs
  • Lead and oversee collection development with design teams
  • Ensure balance between design, functionality, and commercial performance

4. Operations & Supply Chain

  • Manage and optimize overall operations and supply chain
  • Ensure efficiency in cost, timeline, and product quality

5. Financial Management

  • Take full ownership of company financial performance (P&L)
  • Control costs, cash flow, and resource allocation
  • Ensure pricing strategies and profitability optimization
  • Report financial performance regularly to the Board of Directors

6. Organization & People Management

  • Build organizational structure and develop leadership team
  • Lead recruitment, training, and succession planning
  • Foster a performance-driven and results-oriented culture

7. Client & Partnership Management

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key clients and strategic partners
  • Lead negotiations and manage key contracts
  • Handle critical issues related to customers and orders

8. Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure company operations comply with legal regulations and internal policies
  • Identify, manage, and mitigate business risks

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or related fields
  • 8–15 years of experience, including at least 3 years in senior leadership roles (CEO, Business Head, Brand Director, or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in Sales, Marketing, and Product Development
  • Strong background in sportswear, fashion, garment, or retail industry (preferred)
  • Deep understanding of Vietnam's sportswear/fashion market and trends
  • Solid knowledge of garment supply chain and manufacturing
  • Experience in leading product R&D and collection development
  • Strong business acumen with end-to-end ownership from strategy to execution
  • Strong financial management skills (P&L, pricing, margin optimization, data-driven decision-making)
  • Excellent leadership, influence, and team development capability
  • Strategic mindset with strong execution focus
  • High resilience, adaptability, and decision-making ability under pressure
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills



Contact: phuong@cnk-consulting.com.vn (Ms. Phuong Le)

Note: We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

  Required Skills:

Retail