Dao Ethical Gifts Business Developer– Based in Bangkok

 

Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization based in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. BDF provides access to education, health and safety services to more than 2,000 vulnerable children living in urban slums and construction site camps in Thailand. Through its direct service provision programs and systemic impact strategy, BDF protects and empowers marginalized children and their families to become more self-sustainable and provide opportunities for a better future.

 

Dao Ethical Gifts* is a social enterprise model powered by Baan Dek Foundation (BDF), which empowers women in need through work readiness skills, financial literacy, sewing training to enable them to produce some gifts and generate an extra source of income when facing personal or economic crisis. 100% of the profits generated by DEG go back to BDF’s programs to support vulnerable children, generating a sustainable source of income for the Foundation. DEG are gifts that truly give back with a measurable impact on communities, complementing CSR strategies of the corporate market. Some of our clients include L’Oreal, Michelin, Lazada, Ravayadee Hotels, Wonderfruit, Amadeus and Valneva.

 

* Dao Ethical Gifts Co., Ltd.  is currently registered as a limited liability company and is in the process of applying for social enterprise status under Thai law.

 

 

Job Description

 

Job Title:                                   Dao Ethical Gifts Business Developer

Type of Contract:                    Full-time position, 1 year (with possibility of  extension)

Department:                            Partnerships

Location:                                 Bangkok, Thailand (with possibility of occasional work trips to

Chiang Mai office)

Expected Start Date:               ASAP

 

 

Responsibilities

 

We are looking for a talented sales/marketing profile to expand our Dao Ethical Gifts business model and support the Partnerships team with its networking capability and fundraising initiatives. This role also includes duties related to managing finances in the Bangkok office.The position directly reports to the Partnership Manager with oversight from Dao’s Founder.

 

Dao Ethical Gifts (DEG) support:

 

The main responsibilities of this role will include (but not limited to) the following:

• Develop, lead and maintain a robust pipeline of new business opportunities. It includes prospecting of new clients, networking with Corporate CSR Managers to build strategic relationships which uphold DEG’s mission with specific emphasis on Thai corporates and Multinationals based in Bangkok.
• Develop monitoring of past and prospective clients on Salesforce, update the Dashboard.
• Bring new business deals to life by coordinating with the operations team internally to create “smart” timelines and execution plans.
• Explore new channels of how to pivot the business into Food & Beverage or other industries and provide recommendations on strengthening the business plan.
• Analyze DEG’s clients’ needs in order to make recommendations in terms of product development.
• Monitor our stock to comply with Thai audit requirements.

 

Partnerships Team support:

• Further expand Thai corporate and philanthropic network to raise funds for core programs. 
• Lead and coordinate the fundraising initiative, Blue Fork campaign with CSR partners in Bangkok and beyond. Blue Fork is a fundraising and awareness initiative that brings together dedicated Food & Beverage and hospitality partners to support BDF’s mission.

 

Finance support:

• Handle day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Bangkok office, including bill clearing and the disbursement of advances and reimbursements of cash to staff
• Accurately record all expenses into the petty cash register
• Maintain the accounts for all payments made in the Bangkok office and liaising with staff and suppliers as necessary

 

Required Skills

• Dynamic, creative, with demonstrated sales and marketing skills
• Highly motivated, flexible and interested in humanitarian mission
• Ability to work both independently and in teams
• Able to work in a multicultural, fast-paced environment
• Efficient organizational and project coordination skills
• High level of communication
• Highly motivated to bring innovative solutions, to lead and to create social impact
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of CRM software, Salesforce, is an asset

 

 

Other Requirements

 

Nationality: Thai or ability to work legally in Thailand

 

Experience (Preferred): working with children (or for an organization that supports children) is considered an asset.

 

Language: Fluent in Thai and English

 

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and evenings

 

Remuneration: Starting at 25,000 THB (to be defined based on experience and qualifications)

 

 

How to Apply

 

Please send all applications  (CV/cover letter/name and contact information for 2 references) via e-mail only to Ms. Supriya Kasaju, Partnerships Manager, at supriya@baandekfoundation.org and please cc: Mr. Werapong (Pank) Peansupap at werapong@baandekfoundation.org. In the subject line of the email please write “Dao Ethical  Gifts Business Developer (your name)”.

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English. Baan Dek Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that selects candidates based on merit. To comply with Baan Dek Foundation Child Protection Policy, the selected candidate will be requested a copy of his/her criminal records. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Baan Dek Foundation's Child Protection Policy.

 

Closing date for applications: 6 June 2021

 

More details on BDF’s projects on www.baandekfoundation.org.

 

More details on Dao Ethical Gifts on www.daoethicalgifts.com.

Contact : supriya@baandekfoundation.org

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