Country Manager - Vietnam (HCMC-based)
TLDR
Own and drive market presence from the ground up, leading revenue growth, partner development, and go-to-market across the full product suite.
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Own and drive Xsolla’s commercial performance in Vietnam, including revenue growth, partner acquisition, and market share targets
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Build and expand relationships with game publishers, developers, and platform operators across Vietnam
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Lead local go-to-market strategy for Xsolla’s full product suite — including Webshops, the Merchant of Record service, and X.LA country pages
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Represent Xsolla externally at industry events, in partner meetings, and with local regulatory and government stakeholders
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Ensure all business activities comply with Vietnamese laws, including gaming regulations, taxation, data privacy, and payment licensing requirements
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Identify and close new business opportunities with game studios, publishers, and digital entertainment companies
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Collaborate with global product, engineering, and marketing teams to adapt Xsolla solutions to Vietnamese market needs and preferences
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Build and mentor a local team as the Vietnam operation scales
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Provide structured reporting on country performance, including partner growth, monetization metrics, and strategic insights
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Serve as the primary point of contact for Xsolla headquarters on all matters related to the Vietnamese market
Required:
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10+ years of professional experience in gaming, digital payments, fintech, or digital entertainment in Vietnam or Southeast Asia
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Deep knowledge of Vietnam’s gaming market — publishers, regulatory landscape, payment infrastructure, and major platform operators
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Proven track record of business development and commercial success in a senior individual contributor or leadership role
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Strong network within Vietnam’s gaming and tech ecosystem
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Vietnamese and English
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Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Comfort operating with autonomy in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment
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Experience building and leading a country or regional team
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Prior experience with merchant of record, payment platforms, or game commerce
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Background at a publisher, platform operator, or digital entertainment company
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Understanding of mobile gaming business models and monetization strategies
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Experience navigating government relations and regulatory compliance in Vietnam
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Established relationships with Vietnamese game developers and publishers
Preferred:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.
Criminal History Consideration:
For the Country Manager - Vietnam role, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:
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Criminal history check
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Employment verification
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Education verification
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Credit history check
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Professional license verification
Relevance to Job Responsibilities:
The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:
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Handling sensitive financial information/managing budgets/accessing funds
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Accessing confidential company data
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Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
Rights Under the Fair Chance Act:
Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact careers@xsolla.com.
Benefits
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote role
Xsolla is a global commerce company that empowers game developers by providing tools and services to tackle the complexities of the video game industry. Catering to both indie and AAA developers, Xsolla partners with them to enhance funding, distribution, marketing, and monetization of their games. With a mission to connect opportunities and innovate resources, Xsolla has supported over 1,500 game creators in expanding their reach and growing their businesses worldwide.
- Founded
- Founded 2005
- Employees
- 201-500 employees
- Industry
- Diversified Financial Services