Business Development Specialist (Healthcare - Medical Nutrition) at Nutri K Limited

Nutri K Limited is a subsidiary of Nutriset Group which was established to provide technical support in the specialized manufacturing, commercialization and distribution process of ready to-use food for the treatment and prevention of malnutrition in Nigeria.

With a population of nearly 180 million people, Nigeria is the biggest economy in Africa. However, every year, over 500,000 children under the age of five years old die from malnutrition. About 1.7million of Nigerian children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, and close to a third of the 10 million under 5 age children suffer from chronic malnutrition; Nutri K Limited is dedicated to the fight against malnutrition in Nigeria. The company specialized in manufacturing nutritional food used for the care of children affected by malnutrition. NUTRIK supplies humanitarian and health programmes with high quality ready-to-use-therapeutic and supplementary food (RUTF, RUSF), as well as lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Development Specialist (Healthcare - Medical Nutrition)

Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

General objective

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Business Development Specialist focused on implementing and advancing medical nutrition practices within healthcare institutions in Nigeria.
• This role is pivotal in aligning with the strategic objectives of our organization to expand our footprint in the Nigerian medical nutrition market.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of the healthcare sector, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, predominantly within hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough research and analysis of the Nigerian medical nutrition landscape to identify potential business opportunities within healthcare institutions, particularly hospitals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders including hospital administrators, nutrition specialists, dietitians, healthcare professionals, and relevant government entities to promote and enhance medical nutrition practices.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling of medical nutrition products and services to existing clients and prospects in the healthcare sector.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive business development strategies that align with organizational goals while addressing the specific needs of the Nigerian medical nutrition market.
• Customer Relationship Management: Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and loyalty by providing excellent customer service, addressing client inquiries, and resolving any issues in a timely manner.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, product development, and clinical support, to ensure the successful delivery of medical nutrition solutions to clients.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor and evaluate the success of implemented strategies, and provide regular reports on performance, market trends, and new business opportunities.
• Networking and Representation: Attend industry conferences, workshops, and networking events to represent the organization, promote medical nutrition initiatives, and stay updated on industry developments.

Requirements

• Language skills: English.
• Education degree: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Work experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in business development within the healthcare sector, preferably in medical nutrition or related fields, experience in selling to hospitals is highly desirable.

Other required skills:

• Strong understanding of the Nigerian healthcare system and regulatory environment related to medical nutrition.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Travel within the country as required to assess prospects and connect with customers.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only candidates who meet the selection criteria will be contacted.
• This position is open to Nigerian nationals only.
• Due to the urgency to fill the post, recruitment will be done on the rolling basis and Nutri K reserves the right to recruit before the deadline.