• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, Business Development / Marketing Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Description

• Due to steady growth and expansion, we seek competent, experienced and dedicated individuals to fill the position below:

Purpose of Role

• The Business Development Manager is responsible for securing new revenue within the institution’s existing customer portfolio and seeking new opportunities for business growth.


• The role is expected to have a focus on strategizing, and prospecting, for new customers.


• The role ensures an excellent client experience at all times and works in collaboration with the Operations team to ensure the smooth transition of realizations of new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Define and coordinate nationwide marketing programmes


• Drive and implement all marketing activities to ensure brand and product awareness in the marketplace


• Maintain relationships with customers and identify new prospects.


• Possess a strong understanding of our products and our competitors in the industry.


• Follow the latest industry developments and best practices.


• Maintaining relationships with existing customers and other stakeholders by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new business opportunities.


• Recommending profit and service improvements; Identifying product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.


• Research and develop a thorough understanding of the company’s people and capabilities.


• Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate.


• Present to and consult with senior-level management on business trends to develop new services, products, and distribution channels.


• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will increase customer base.


• Using knowledge of the market and competitors to identify and develop the organization’s unique selling propositions and differentiators.


• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis and present your findings to senior management.


• Any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc / M.Sc Degree in Marketing, Actuarial Studies, or Business Administration from a reputable University.


• A minimum of 10 Years of relevant professional experience in the HMOsector and/or Marketing sector is required


• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Suite


• A proven track record in business delivery is very key.

Skills:

• Ability to achieve set targets.


• Ability to develop long–term relationships with Customers.


• Ability to maintain and develop new Business Partners account, and liaison with back office staff in processing new clients.


• PC word processing, PowerPoint presentation, spreadsheet and database preparation and evaluation skills.


• Goal-oriented, focused and achieving targets.


• Self-starter and team Player


• Ability to Identify business opportunities.


• Strong stakeholder management and team player.


• Ability to network, prospect and persuade new customers.


• Sound interpersonal and negotiation skills


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Leadership, Supervision and Coaching skills


• Highly detail-oriented and analytical skills

Knowledge:

• Experience in marketing and sourcing new clients 


• Knowledge of the Health Insurance / HMO industry and current trends.


• Knowledge of the market, current media issues, social media, competitor behaviour and strategy.


• Knowledge of effective use of customer relations strategy.


• Knowledge of online and offline marketing strategies and tools.


• Knowledge of the financial products and services.


• Experience in developing marketing strategies.


• Experience in relationship building and customer management.