Business Development Manager at PharmAccess Foundation

The PharmAccess Group is an international non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to quality health care for people in sub-Saharan Africa. PharmAccess' integrated approach addresses both the demand and supply side of the health care system and uses the opportunities that mobile technology and data present to leapfrog development in health markets in sub-Saharan Africa. PharmAccess has a multi disciplinary team of experts with competencies in demand-side financing and health insurance scheme design for low-income groups (Health Plans), regulatory support and improvement (SafeCare), business improvement and financing of healthcare enterprises (Medical Credit Fund).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara

Job Description

• The Head, Business Development & Marketing will drive the development and implementation of the Agency's strategic and tactical plans for customer acquisition, Income generation awareness creation, and the achievement of growth objectives.
• The Successful candidate will facilitate enabling partners and alliances, manage strategic relations with stakeholders, and develop winning marketing and communications strategies.
• The Head of Business Development and Marketing will report to the Executive Secretary of the Agency.

Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning:

• Propose efficient strategy for customer acquisition, business plan and budget, to drive enrollee and income growth and the achievement of set goals and targets.
• Develop Integrated marketing strategies, pricing and sales plans.
• Develop supporting implementation plans to drive the execution of states and business plans.
• Lead market research, market and competitor analysis, for Insights to support business decision-making and Identity opportunities as well as the lever knowledge of the market and competitors to identity and develop the Agency's unique soling propositions and differentiators.
• Track and monitor business development and marketing performance in line with defined goals and metrics, deploy appropriate interventions where necessary.
• Provide expert advice on business development and marketing.
• Keep abreast of economic, industry, market, and regulatory trends, score the potential impact on the Agency, advise management accordingly, and take appropriate action to strengthen the Agency's position.
• Present monthly reports to management as required.

Business Development:

• Prospect for and identify new business opportunities.
• Lead the business development team to develop business cases and undertake other vital analyses to support decision making.
• Manage and coordinate business development activities throughout the market (pitching, lead generation etc).
• Identify appropriate customer groups to target; design optimal outreach strategies for prospects; identify appropriate and effective ways to position the Agency's services and value add.
• Work with the business development and marketing team to develop, negotiate and win long-term profitable and sustainable business.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or relevant Master's Degree would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of marketing experience with at least five years in a managerial capacity.
• Professional certification in Marketing from a recognized body.
• Experience in the health services industry would be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, and MS project).

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in English to: vacancies@pharmaccess.org using "Business Development Manager" as the subject of the mail.

Note: The agency offers an excellent job opportunity in a dynamic environment with solid terms and conditions that conform to industry standards.