- The Regional Business Development Officer will be responsible for driving AMCE's referral growth, strategic partnerships, and regional market presence across Western Nigeria. The role executes AMCE's regional sales strategy by developing high-value referral networks, strengthening clinician and institutional partnerships, and delivering measurable growth aligned with AMCE's Centres of Excellence and non-communicable disease (NCD) agenda.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Territory Sales Execution (Lagos & Western Nigeria)
Develop and execute a strategic territory plan covering major hubs: Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti.
- Proactively prospect and onboard new referring partners (private hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and key consultants) across the western geopolitical zone.
- Conduct strategic sales engagements through a mix of virtual outreach and planned in-person visits to present services and formalize referral agreements.
- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly targets for new partner acquisition and referral volume from the Western region.
Relationship & Partnership Development
- Build and maintain strong, trust-based professional relationships with healthcare providers, respecting regional business protocols.
- Serve as the primary representative for our services in the West, identifying and engaging with influential medical professionals and hospital administrators.
- Ensure smooth coordination between Eastern partners and our central clinical teams for efficient patient referrals and partner support.
Market Intelligence & Reporting
- Monitor the competitive environment and healthcare trends specific to Western Nigeria.
- Prepare and submit detailed weekly activity reports, pipeline forecasts, and regional market insights.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of all partner interactions in the company CRM.
Remote Work & Travel Management
- Effectively balance remote administrative work from Western with scheduled travel blocks to other key cities in the territory.
- Demonstrate excellent planning and communication to maintain momentum and partner relationships between travels.
Teamwork and collaboration Market knowledge Excellent Communication & Negotiation
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven B2B field sales experience. Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical services within Western Nigeria is mandatory.
- A verifiable track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets in a multi-location territory.
- Non-negotiable: Must be based in Lagos and have an existing network or proven experience engaging healthcare providers in Western states.
- Excellent Communication & Negotiation: Ability to engage confidently with clinic owners and senior consultants.
- Regional Acumen: In-depth understanding of the Western Nigerian healthcare ecosystem, key players, and business practices.
- Tech-Savvy & Independent: High proficiency in CRM software, Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms. Must thrive with minimal supervision in a remote/field setting.
- Resilient & Results-Oriented: A persistent "hunter" mindset to navigate a competitive market and close deals. Must be comfortable with frequent local travel within Lagos and to neighboring states.
- High Integrity: Professionalism and ethical standards appropriate for the healthcare sector.
Working Conditions & Remuneration
- Work Mode: Field-based in Enugu. This is a remote role requiring a professional home office setup, but significant time will be spent visiting partners across the region.
- Schedule: Flexible hours based on partner availability, with mandatory weekly virtual check-ins and team meetings.
- Travel: Extensive daily/ local travel within Lagos State is required. Occasional travel to other states in Western Nigeria may be necessary.
- Remuneration: Attractive competitive package consisting of a Fixed Base Salary + Significant Performance-Based Commission. Commission is directly tied to achieved sales targets for the territory.