HEAD OF BUSINESS AT SYNAPSE RESOURCE CENTER

About Company:

Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Service in West Africa. We provide patient centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of Local and Internationally trained professionals.

Job Description:

• Coordinate business development activities for multiple organizations in the consortium and provide guidance and supervision to business development officers in each organization.
• Define and develop the right strategy for all business development activities while ensuring it aligns with each Organization's vision, mission, and long-term goal.
• Continually conduct market research to identify Business Opportunities, competitive advantages aimed at increasing Company Sales and revenue, obtaining dominance in existing markets, and boosting market penetration.
• Set up appropriate business targets and goals for each business entity in line with the overall corporate vision.
• Offer commercial and critical input into clinical development to increase Bed Occupancy and ensure business targets are met.
• Identify innovative tactics, corresponding business plans, and sustainable operations to drive revenue and volume growth while meeting the market's needs.
• Be involved and oversee the preparation, review, and submission of proposals and client contracts.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of all company offerings (products, services, and value propositions) and continuously expand this knowledge.
• Pitch Products & Services to prospective customers, conduct presentations, sell, negotiate and be able to confidently communicate to drive sales and close deals.
• Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Sales & Business development reports. Perform Planned vs Actual Targets analysis and measure performance with appropriate KPIs and metrics.
• Conduct a quarterly comparative analysis of all service lines to identify underperforming products/services, and develop solution-based optimization strategies.
• Recognize the importance of Social Media and Digital Presence. Work with the Social Media Team in leveraging online platforms and channels.
• Business Team Management
• Direct and manage the business development unit; inspiring, motivating, training, delegating, and supervising business development officers.
• Be involved in interviews to identify candidates that are a right fit for the Organizations for which they are needed.
• Regularly organize meetings with teams, Company Leads, and relevant departments, to discuss strategy formulation, evaluate business performance, areas for systems improvement, and new business.
• Be an active participator in a broad range of committees, Management, and other leadership level meetings.

Requirements:

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

Qualifications and Skills:

• Undergraduate degree (Marketing or related field) with proven work experience in Business Development Capacity
• Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience in business development
• Knowledge of the behavioral Health Sector & Health care experience is desirable
• A Masters degree is desirable but not essential

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to jobs@synapseservices.org using the position and location as the subject of the email. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.