As part of the Affidea Group, we are the most successful European healthcare diagnostics imaging company. We have 400 staff within our Irish clinics, where the business operates diagnostic imaging and minor injuries clinics. We have 3 clinics in Northern Ireland: Orthoderm, Hillsborough Private Clinic and Affidea Belfast, our MRI centre. We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join our team in Northern Ireland.The role of the BDE 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 Identify and develop new business opportunities within the diagnostic imaging, outpatient and surgical sector. Nurture & develop relationships with key stakeholders within the HSE, HSCNI, 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. 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. 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 the island of Ireland. Assist with the preparation of tenders & marketing material as required Qualifications 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 Valid Drivers license and access to own transport is essential 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 18 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. Skills: Communication Interpersonal Skills New Business Development Time Management Benefits: Performance Bonus