Senior Business Developer Job Vacancy at Robert Walters

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.