
Business Development Manager at International SOS
Viet Nam

Business Development Manager at International SOS
Viet Nam
Nick Jonsson leverages more than 10 years of international experience in business development, sales and marketing communications.
Currently Business Development Manager at International SOS in Vietnam, Nick has been trusted to represent a number of the most recognized brands and companies in the world including Abbott, Ariel, D&G, Electrolux, Emirates, Etihad, Ford, Fuji Xerox, Grohe, Herbalife, Lenovo, Le Meridien Resorts, Mattel, Mont Blanc, O2, Oriflame, Pedigree, Philips, Procter & Gamble, TNT, Unilever and United Airlines.
He has worked in Sweden, Australia, UK, Thailand and currently Vietnam. Nick is a professional networker and entrepreneur who co-founded European Young Professionals (EYP), a networking organization in London and Bangkok. Nick is a Vice-Chairman of Nordcham Vietnam.
Nick specializes in business development, sales, direct sales and marketing communications (public relations).
(Privately Held; Hospital & Health Care industry)
2009 — Present (1 year )
Responsible for business development of corporate, energy, mining and infrastructure business sectors at International SOS Vietnam.
To maximize sales opportunities, retain existing clients and source new business by successfully developing and promoting the range of services offered by International SOS through the process of consultative marketing and sales.
International SOS is the world’s leading provider of medical assistance, international healthcare, security services and outsourced customer care.
With over 6,000 professionals operating in 70 countries, International SOS help organizations manage the health and safety risks facing their travelers, global workforce and customers.
www.internationalsos.com
(International Trade and Development industry)
2007 — Present (3 years )
A Vice Chairman at Nordcham Vietnam, the Nordic business association in Ho Chi Minh City.
Nordcham is a non-government, non-political, non-profit business organization, committed to providing support to Nordic companies and individuals operating in Vietnam.
www.nordcham.com
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2007 — 2008 (1 year )
Area Sales Manager at Oriflame Cosmetics, Ho Chi Minh City, the largest branch in Vietnam.
- Responsible for leadership trainings, seminars, sales, motivational and recruitment events and product launches.
- Being a visible leader, managing 17 staff and more than 12,000 sales consultants.
www.oriflame.com
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2006 — 2007 (1 year )
Part of the London public relations agency’s senior consultant-only proposition. Working on projects such as 'Speednetwork the Nation', ‘Enterprise Week 2006’ as well as launching ‘Browzar’, a “freedom” Internet browser globally.
www.chameleonpr.com
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years )
Responsible for a team of 18 consultants at a leading public relations firm in Bangkok, Thailand.
In charge of retained clients Abbott, Electrolux, Emirates, Etihad, Fuji Xerox, Herbalife, Lenovo, Le Meridien Resorts, Mattel (Barbie and Hot Wheels), O2, Pedigree, Philips, TOPS Supermarkets, TNT, and United Airlines.
Responsible for projects for clients including: ADEX (Asia Dive Expo), Autodesk, General Motors, Grohe, Novartis, Phuket Kings Cup Regatta and Scandinavian Airlines System.
www.spark.co.th
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
1998 — 2004 (6 years )
Recruited international students to the university. Increased the number of enrolled Scandinavian students from 20 to more than 400 in five years.
www.bond.edu.au
Also responsible for a charity project for the Make-A-Wish Foundation Australia. Planned and organized corporate golf days for the charity. In addition to the financial support, the events provided the foundation with increased awareness through extensive, positive media exposure globally.
The project was awarded with a golden target award by the Public Relations Institute of Australia in 2004.
www.makeawish.org.au
(Construction industry)
1993 — 1998 (5 years )
Working in a team, paining walls, buildings and other structural surfaces. Advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall coverings. Provide cost estimates to clients and determine quantities of materials required.
Master of Public Relations , Public Relations , 2003 — 2004
Most Outstanding Public Relations Graduate
Bachelor of Communications , Marketing & Advertising , 1999 — 2003
Most Outstanding Advertising Graduate
Painting , Construction Painting , 1991 — 1993
Golf, social networking sites, reading and traveling
- A Vice Chairman, Nordic Chamber of Commerce (Nordcham), HCMC Branch/Vietnam (http://www.nordcham.com)
- Co-Founder and board member of the European Young Professionals.
Received a Golden Target Award from the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) for a fundraising project for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in 2004.