Robert Walters – Established in 1985, Robert Walters is a world-leading specialist professional recruitment group. We employ over 4,100 talented people across 30 countries worldwide.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Business Developer
Job No.: 50375503/001
Location: Lagos
Job Summary/Introduction
- A world leader in visual health who are well established in the design, manufacturing and marketing of optical lenses are seeking a Senior Business Developer to be based in Nigeria (Lagos)
- The client is looking to roll out an in-depth global business model that aims to address the provision of vision care in low income markets and for rural areas
- This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and driven sales executive to contribute to the development of the client’s brand and marketing strategy in Nigeria showing strong promise for further growth within the group.
Description
- Seeking a proactive mid-senior level professional with strong commercial sales and business development experience in country
- You will report direclty to the Project/Hiring Manager and to the VP Europe and Africa.
Job Responsibilities
- Building on the strategy to reach the “un-corrected” vision population in line with the group’s global business plan.
- Establish and leverage partnerships with new stakeholders including NGO’s, hospitals and government.
- Propose innovative solutions to reach new consumers and achieve the group’s strategic goals.
- Working closely with the Country and Regional head as well as various support functions (Operations, Merchandising, Technical) to ensure consistency with the group strategy.
- 75% travel in country and occasionally to Europe and the Middle East.
- Regularly report and present progress to head office.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum is mandatory.
- Experience in public healthcare institutions would be a serious advantage.
- Commercial skills = non-negotiable.
- Strong business and finance acumen.
- Good people management and stakeholder engagement.
- Pharmaceutical background preferred but not required.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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