As Market Research Manager, you will lead the company’s efforts in understanding the automotive market landscape, customer behavior, and industry trends. Your insights will play a critical role in shaping strategic decisions in product development, pricing, marketing, and long-term business planning.
Lead market intelligence activities
, including analysis of customer behavior, market trends, competitor strategies, pricing, and regulatory updates.
Develop and manage
quantitative and qualitative research projects
(surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews, etc.) in-house or via third-party agencies.
Translate complex data
into actionable insights to support product strategy, go-to-market plans, dealer performance, and brand positioning.
Track emerging trends such as
electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, shared mobility, and digitalization in the automotive sector
.
Supervise and mentor a team of analysts/researchers; ensure high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Build and manage internal dashboards and reporting tools using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent platforms.
Collaborate closely with Marketing, Sales, Product, and Strategy teams to align research findings with business needs.
Prepare and present research findings to senior management, including C-level executives.
Manage research budgets and relationships with external vendors or consulting firms.
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Statistics, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of experience
in market research or business intelligence, including
2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
Strong knowledge of the
automotive market
in Vietnam and/or Southeast Asia. Experience with EVs or tech-driven automotive models is a plus.
Proficient in research methodologies, survey design, and analytical tools (e.g., SPSS, Power BI, Tableau).
Excellent leadership, project management, and presentation skills.
Strategic thinking, with the ability to connect data with business impact.
Fluent in Vietnamese and proficient in English (both written and spoken).

VinFast - a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.