Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking to hire a Head, Business Operations in Port Harcourt (HMO). You are expected to drive the strategic marketing of the organization's health insurance products to small, medium, and large corporate organizations and the micro, small, and medium enterprises/different groups/associations of operators in the informal sector of the economy in Port Harcourt.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Strategically drive the marketing activities of the company to grow the volume of business in Port Harcourt. This responsibility is target-driven, and the holder must be a go-getter.
- The strategic marketing should focus on the organized private sector with attention on big organizations with branches across the nation.
- The same marketing approach should be deployed towards the operators in the informal sector, as the bulk of Nigerians are in this sector.
- Manage and ensure the sustenance of good relationships with the existing clients of the company.
- Should be committed, loyal, and determined to achieve and exceed the set sales target for the company.
- Should be willing and always ready to lead the team to interface and interact with the NHIA health care facilities that are working with the company.
- Conduct regular market intelligence activities.
- Provide strategic leadership in office administration at the branch.
- Be the first point of contact with business prospects/clients within Port Harcourt.
- Analyze business developments and monitor market trends.
- Coordinate or participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market the company’s health plans or services.
- Negotiate contract premiums with potential clients.
- Ensure all reports daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc. are prepared accurately and submitted as and when due.
Requirements:
- Good knowledge of health insurance, managed care, or the healthcare financing business.
- Good knowledge of business concepts and risk management in health insurance with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of continuous exposure to business management, risk management, and marketing experience.
- Must be target-driven and result-oriented with track records of verifiable achievement
- Must have good communication and negotiation skills.
- Must be able to create and handle PowerPoint presentations excellently.
- Must be teachable and willing to relearn and de-learn as fast as possible.
Education and skills:
- Minimum of B.Sc./HND in marketing, any of the humanities, or other related disciplines from a recognized institution.
- Possession of additional qualifications would be an added advantage.
- Proficient in English and the dominant provincial language within the state/region would be an added advantage.
- Ability to be flexible and prioritize in complex situations
- Ability to deliver client-focused and tailor-made healthcare solutions for businesses and individuals with the aim of creating long-lasting business relationships.