Head, Business Development Unit

In partnership with our client we are seeking a Head Business Development to drive growth across two important service lines fertility care and HIFU treatments at a leading healthcare provider dedicated to transforming lives through world-class treatment and care. You will lead teams build strategic partnerships expand market reach and play a direct role in growing the businesss footprint and impact. This is a role for someone who can see the bigger picture rally a team around it and turn opportunity into revenue. If you love the thrill of strategy meeting execution we want to meet you.

Who are we looking for

• You are a business development professional who thinks in strategy but executes with discipline.
• You are a natural relationship builder equally comfortable pitching a partnership to a hospital a religious organization or a professional association.
• You are a people leader who can mentor coach and hold a team accountable to real targets.
• You are commercially sharp always looking for the next opportunity to grow revenue and market share.
• You are data-driven using numbers and market insights to guide every decision you make.
• You are resilient and mobile comfortable traveling outside Lagos to grow the business where the opportunity is.

Your Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Business Growth

• You will develop and implement business development strategies that grow revenue market share and brand awareness.
• You will conduct market research and competitive analysis to uncover new growth opportunities.
• You will set clear goals KPIs and targets for the Business Development Team and HIFU Brand Managers.
• You will collaborate with external agencies to design campaigns that support business development goals.
• You will work with management to set monthly quarterly and annual brand targets.
• You will build referral programs with partner hospitals gynaecologists and fertility specialists.
• You will organize and deliver at least one presentation at a church mosque or similar organization every month.
• You will organize and deliver at least one presentation to a relevant professional body or association with a minimum of 20 attendees every month.
• You will get FCC enrolled with at least one HMO every quarter.
• You will secure a minimum of 2 client testimonials monthly.
• You will execute at least 2 presentations outside Lagos State every quarter.
• You will assist in hiring field officers training field marketers and supervising them to ensure efficient effective work.
• You will drive improvements in the conversion rate from registration to treatment.

Team Leadership & Management

• You will supervise mentor and evaluate the Business Development Team and HIFU Brand Managers.
• You will allocate territories assign targets and monitor team performance.
• You will lead regular team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions.
• You will ensure effective reporting accountability and documentation of business development activities.

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

• You will identify and build new client relationships and partnerships across both fertility and HIFU service lines.
• You will maintain strong relationships with key accounts ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• You will support the team in client negotiations and closing high-value deals.
• You will track and report on client engagement feedback and growth opportunities.

Reporting & Analytics

• You will prepare regular reports on business development performance including lead conversion sales revenue and market insights.

What Success looks like:

• Consistent growth in revenue and market share across both service lines.
• At least one community or organizational presentation delivered every month.
• At least one professional body presentation with 20 attendees delivered every month.
• At least one new HMO enrollment for FCC secured every quarter.
• A minimum of 2 client testimonials collected monthly.
• At least 2 out-of-Lagos presentations executed every quarter.
• A steadily improving conversion rate from registration to treatment.
• A well-trained accountable and high-performing field and brand management team.

To be considered for this role you should have

• A first degree in Business Administration Marketing or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development sales or brand management ideally within healthcare or a service-driven industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.
• Strong track record in client acquisition partnership building and relationship management.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills comfortable presenting to varied audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel outside Lagos as required.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with KPIs and performance data.

Challenges you may face in this role:

• Balancing high-volume outreach activities (presentations partnerships testimonials) with strategic big-picture planning.
• Managing and motivating a team spread across two distinct brands with different needs.
• Sustaining consistent monthly targets while adapting to shifting market conditions.
• Building trust quickly with new partners especially religious and professional organizations to secure buy-in.

The Goodies:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for learning and growth
• Great team working environment and supportive team

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1