Affidea is Europe's leading provider of out-of-hospital healthcare, operating over 420 centres across 14 countries, providing high-quality medical services to nearly 15 million patients every year. We specialise in advanced diagnostic imaging, community based poly-clinics and specialist healthcare services. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to bringing high-quality, accessible healthcare closer to the communities we serve.

Affidea UK & Ireland

In the UK and Ireland, Affidea operates a growing network of diagnostic imaging and minor injuries centres, delivering a broad range of cutting-edge imaging technology and healthcare services to the public, private insurers, employers, and other organisations. As part of our ongoing expansion, we're extending our presence into new regions, including our upcoming clinic in London and hospital in Belfast offering exciting opportunities to be part of a business that's shaping the future of accessible, community-based healthcare across the region

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our team in the Munster Region.

The role of the Business Development Executive is to actively promote the company by identifying and winning new business, assisting in the development and promotion of new clinical services, and ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained with all relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the diagnostic imaging, outpatient and surgical sector.
Nurture & develop relationships with key stakeholders within the HSE, Private Health Insurers and corporate bodies.
Engage with other bodies as relevant, such as patient groups, trade associations and similar, to further increase company awareness.
Generate and follow up leads and appointments through networking and proactive prospecting as well as using company marketing resources.
Identify referrers and other users who have the potential to increase their use of our service, and ensure they understand the additional benefits we offer.
Conduct market research to identify trends, competitive landscape, and potential areas for growth.
Stay up to date with industry developments and advancements in diagnostic imaging technology and outpatient services.
Managing and resolving referrers complaints in line with company guidelines and policy.
Oversee your designated territory, ensuring the target audience is efficiently reached at the specified frequency.
Participate in the planning and attendance of relevant meetings and exhibitions for healthcare professionals, with the goal of promoting our services.
Prepare and review reports of the main activities on your territory, including details of your activities as required.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with Clinic Managers across Ireland.
Assist with the preparation of tenders & marketing material as required.

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years’ experience working in business development
Minimum of 2 years business development experience in healthcare
Experience liaising with senior management teams and Director level
3rd level qualification in business or healthcare is desirable
Experience in preparation of public sector tenders
Demonstrable experience of successful track record in business development
Full Clean Drivers licence

Competencies:

Commercially astute
Strong communication and articulation abilities, with proficiency in multitasking and time management.
Goal-oriented and driven by results.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining professional relationships at all organisational levels.

Application Process:

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea’s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment

Business Development Executive- Munster

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