Business Development Manager Healthcare

Job Title: Business Development Manager - Healthcare
Location: Anthony, Lagos, Nigeria
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: 300k net
Job Summary
We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Business Development Manager with proven experience in the healthcare industry to drive business growth, expand our client base, and strengthen strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building relationships with healthcare providers, corporate organisations, and stakeholders, and promoting our healthcare products and services.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets within the healthcare sector.
Identify, prospect, and acquire new clients including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, HMOs, corporate organisations, and healthcare professionals.
Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within the healthcare industry.
Present and promote healthcare products and services to prospective clients through meetings, presentations, and proposals.
Lead negotiations, close deals, and manage contracts and service level agreements.
Work closely with clinical, operations, marketing, and customer service teams to ensure excellent service delivery and client satisfaction.
Prepare and present weekly and monthly sales reports, pipeline updates, forecasts, and market intelligence to management.
Organise and participate in healthcare conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and community outreach programmes to enhance brand visibility.
Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related field. An MBA or relevant professional certification is an added advantage.
Minimum of 4 to 6 years of business development or sales experience, with at least 3 years as a Business Development Manager within the healthcare industry.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets and growing a healthcare client portfolio.
Strong understanding of the Nigerian healthcare ecosystem, including hospitals, HMOs, clinics, diagnostic centres, and pharmaceutical distribution.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
Strong network within the healthcare sector in Lagos and environs is an added advantage.
Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales reporting.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and commercial acumen
Strong relationship building and networking skills
Excellent negotiation and closing ability
Customer-centric approach
Analytical and results-driven mindset
Integrity, professionalism, and resilience
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