Head, Business Development at Health Plus Limited

Reference #: HP/BD/HBD
Location: Lagos
Contract Type: Permanent
Report to: The Chief Commercial Officer
Industries: Health / Fitness / Beauty, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical / Medical / Healthcare / Hygiene, Retail
   
Job Functions

• Business Development, Media, Product Management, Research and Development   

Key Elements of the Role
Strategy:

• Define the strategic direction for the Business Development function which aligns with the overall strategic goals of the HealthPlus Group.

New Business Development:

• Identify new trends, new products, services, new channels of distribution for HealthPlus division working in collaboration with all stakeholders
• Apply in-depth knowledge of analytics, information management and business intelligence to evaluate new business development opportunities in order to determine commercial viability

Business Development Planning:

• Ensure an accurate and complete inventory database
• Attend industry functions, events, exhibitions and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends
• Support the implementation of exciting marketing strategies and promotions for the HealthPlus Group
• Work with the marketing and communication department to develop and implement digital marketing initiatives: website, mobile and social media marketing
• Develop strategies for knowing customers’ needs and expectations
• Develop and implement planograms and merchandising across the retail outlet to optimize customer experience and shelve uptake

Relationship Management:

• Identify, initiate and develop networks and partnership opportunities for business growth Internal Business Processes
• Complete compliance to SOPs

Others:

• Ensure that data is accurately entered and managed within the company’s ERP or other sales management system
• Prepare, administer and monitor the budget for the department and ensure appropriate cost saving

Requirements    
Dessired Skills & Experience:

• A good degree, an MBA is an added advantage.
• At least 10 years relevant experience in the Retail, Banking, FMCG or Pharmaceutical Industry
• Membership of a recognized professional body is an added advantage
• Excellent financial acumen
• Strong forecasting and planning skills; able to correctly assess the needs of the business
• Must have demonstrated ability to take initiative and manage multiple competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to build and manage relationships with organizational stakeholders; seeking expert advice on a variety of situations or circumstances
• General knowledge of the uses and applications of MS Office suite; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook etc.

Salary
Market Related.