Head of Business

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• Identify new business opportunities – including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, products, and services
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Plan and oversee new marketing initiative
• Prepare and make presentations to prospective clients and network to increase Intersect visibility.
• Monitor relevant logs and meet up with record keeping requirements
• Have a good understanding of the business’s products and services and be able to advise clients about them
• Participate in conducting market research and analyze activities to ensure that the organization is competitive in the marketplace, on a local and national rating.
• Actively involved in identifying, recommending and generating new business opportunities, managing relationships with tactical partners in line with corporate goals.
• Responsible for proposal writing, regularly prepare, review and submit commercial bids and proposals
• Building effective working relationships with community partners such as Psychiatrists, Treatment Centers, and other relevant stakeholders
• Create Weekly & Monthly Reports
• Design and develop strategies and plans
• Develop a yearly business development plan & strategies for the organization
• Write business proposals and reports
• Communicate new product & service developments to prospective clients
• Increase client base
• Manage and retain relationships with existing clients
• Establish partnerships with Government, Organized Private Sector, Manufacturing Companies, etc.
• Oversee the development of marketing literature
• Study Customer needs to properly direct sales efforts
• Suggest measures for improving customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Analyze Team performance against Set targets and goals
• Draft and review contracts

Requirements and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (Marketing or related field) with proven work experience in Business Development Capacity
• A Masters degree is desirable but not essential
• Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in business development
• Knowledge of the behavioral Health Sector & Health care experience is desirable

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Critical thinker and problem solver
• Strong work ethics with the target of delivering results.
• Outstanding Interpersonal and Communication skills
• Market Knowledge
• Excellent organizational and Time management skills
• Excellent Content development and presentation skill
• Sales focused and target driven
• Excellent relationship management and business development skills