Business Development Manager at an ISO Accredited Medical Laboratory

An ISO Accredited Medical Laboratory in Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand the laboratory's client base and revenue streams.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with potential clients, including healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics, and pharmaceutical companies.
• Lead the sales team in achieving sales targets and objectives.
• Identify and Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth and development.
• Response to drive and implement approved plans
• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns.
• Represent the laboratory at industry events, conferences, and networking functions.
• Build high quality business strategies and plans ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives.
• Drive adoption of services across customer segments
• Initiate, develop and manage relationships with key strategic partners, MDAs and NGOs
• Understand clients' needs and work closely with the other Managers to ensure high levels of customer experience; conduct customer surveys for effective customer journey mapping
• Manage competition and threats in the marketplace, with constant evaluation of financial structure, capital strategy & strategic priorities, partnership; creating market value and sales strategy.
• Disrupt, innovate and continue to develop the business model ahead of the market.
• Represents to internal and external stakeholders, seeks outside partnerships and develops strategies leading to agreements.
• Oversee the social media handles of the Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in business development, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of medical laboratory operations and procedures is preferred.
• Certification in Business Development or an MBA is a plus.
• Proven ability to have developed a product within the Industry in the past

Skill Set:

• Proven track record in business development within the healthcare industry, preferably in medical diagnostics or laboratory services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and market trends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with ISO accreditation standards and regulatory requirements in the medical field.
• Ability to scan the business environment
• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint and a capacity to learn new program
• Strong business acumen.

Benefits

• Pension
• Health insurance

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2024.