Sales Lead

Baxter; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter is seeking a Business Development Lead for Vantive in SADC and Sub-Saharan Africa, focused on strategic business opportunities in Peritoneal Dialysis and Acute Therapies. You will be responsible for collaborating with sales, marketing, and medical teams to enhance business alignment and execution, with your expertise driving growth in this vital sector. This role offers the chance to impact patient care positively within a committed community.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in healthcare.
• Proven track record of identifying and executing business opportunities.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve growth objectives.
• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities including partnerships.
• Monitor and report on the performance of business development initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vantive : A New Company Built On Our Legacy Baxter is on a journey to separate our ~$5B Kidney Care segment into a standalone company.

Vantive will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us.

At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre.

Each of us are driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide.

Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

Business Development Lead (SADC and Sub-Saharan Africa), will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic business opportunities that drive growth, profitability, and market share with a focus on Peritoneal Dialysis and Acute Therapies.

This includes collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, medical and governmental affairs, to ensure alignment and effective execution of business development strategies.

Key Responsibilities : Develop and execute business development strategies to achieve company growth objectives Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, including partnerships and collaborations Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and improvement Create and present business cases to senior management for review and approval Negotiate and finalize business deals and agreements Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, medical and governmental affairs, to ensure alignment and effective execution of business development strategies Monitor and report on the performance of business development initiatives, including ROI and other key performance indicators Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field At least 5 years of experience in business development, preferably in the healthcare industry Proven track record of success in identifying and executing business opportunities Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze market trends and competitive landscape Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective business development strategies Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of initiative and self-motivation Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business development software #J Ljbffr