A full local sales function, without the local entity.
Our outsourced sales team runs your Vietnam pipeline end-to-end — prospecting, buyer meetings, follow-up, and reporting — giving you the coverage of a local sales function without hiring, payroll, or entity setup.
A team, not a single point of contact
Prospecting
Ongoing identification of qualified buyers matching your criteria.
Meeting-setting
Scheduled, qualified meetings — not cold intros.
Pipeline management
CRM-tracked deal stages, owned end-to-end by the team.
Reporting
Weekly pipeline updates, monthly business reviews.
Hiring internally vs. distributor vs. outsourced sales team
The full comparison — this is the definitive version referenced across the site.
| Hiring Internally | Using a Distributor | Outsourced Sales Team (us) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 3–6 months (recruiting, entity, payroll) | 4–8 weeks to first agreement | 2–4 weeks to active pipeline |
| Upfront cost | High (entity, payroll, benefits, overhead) | Low upfront; margin given away on every sale | Moderate, predictable monthly fee |
| Control over brand & pricing | Full control | Limited — distributor shapes customer experience | High — you retain pricing and brand control |
| Local market knowledge | Depends entirely on the hire | Strong, filtered through distributor priorities | Built-in, on day one |
| Flexibility to scale down | Low (employment obligations) | Contract-dependent, often rigid | High — flexible engagement terms |
| Best for | Long-term, high-commitment presence | Categories needing local stock & retail reach | Testing and scaling pipeline before an entity |
Who's actually working your pipeline
Market Lead
Owns strategy, key accounts, and client reporting relationship.
Sales Representatives
Run prospecting, meetings, and day-to-day buyer relationships.
CRM & Admin Support
Keeps pipeline data current and reporting on schedule.
A consumer electronics brand tests Vietnam before hiring
A consumer electronics brand used an outsourced sales team for six months to validate retail and e-commerce channel interest before deciding to open a Vietnam entity. The team's pipeline reporting gave the client's board the data needed to approve the permanent hire.
Illustrative example — not a real client engagement. Individual outcomes vary based on product, category, and market conditions.
What's in scope
| Included | Not Included (scoped separately) |
|---|---|
| Full prospecting, meeting, and pipeline management | Legal entity setup |
| Weekly/monthly reporting cadence | Guaranteed sales volume or revenue targets |
| English–Vietnamese execution throughout | Product registration/certification fees |
Common questions
How is an outsourced sales team different from a single sales agent?
A sales agent is typically one representative; an outsourced sales team provides broader coverage — multiple people across prospecting, meetings, and account management — for higher deal volume.
Do I need a Vietnam entity to use an outsourced sales team?
No — this model is designed to build pipeline and market presence before you commit to entity setup.
How much visibility do I have into day-to-day activity?
You receive regular pipeline reporting (weekly/monthly, per your engagement terms) covering meetings held, deal stages, and next actions.
Can this convert into a permanent local team later?
Yes — many clients use this model to validate demand and pipeline before hiring permanently or opening an entity.
Ready for full local sales coverage?
Tell us your goals — we'll scope team size and structure on the call.