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Sales Director, Senegal
Reliance Health
Sales & Business Development
Dakar, Senegal
Posted on Feb 20, 2025
Reliance Health’s mission is to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable, and accessible in emerging markets. From Nigeria to Egypt and now Senegal, we offer comprehensive health plans tailored to both employers’ and employees’ needs through an integrated approach that includes telemedicine, affordable health insurance, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities.
By leveraging advanced technology, we are transforming the healthcare landscape, making it more efficient and accessible for everyone.
We are looking for a talented Sales Director, who has in-depth knowledge and experience with the inter-company IPM and corporate health insurance sales process, excelling at lead generation, relationship building, and closing deals to meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative.
- Assist the VP of International Expansion in driving the go-to-market strategy in Senegal.
- Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets within assigned sales territory and accounts
- Manage a team of dedicated sales executives and ensure they hit/exceed their sales targets
- Develop and execute a strategic plan to achieve sales targets and expand our customer base
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Ensuring the sales team continually builds and maintains a robust pipeline
- Constantly maintain a decent conversion rate within the team
- Partner with customers to understand their business needs and objectives
- Effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations
- Understand category-specific landscapes and trends
- Reporting on forces that shift tactical budgets and strategic direction of accounts
- Work closely with colleagues on cross-territory opportunities
- Maintain sales volume, product mix and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators and competitors
- Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to implement targeted sales strategy
- Minimum 12 years of B2B sales experience in the corporate health insurance / inter-company IPM industry
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Proven track record of setting sales goals, meeting targets, and closing deals.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.
- Excellent ability to provide consultative guidance to prospects and customers
- Ability to identify new markets and business opportunities to increase sales.
- A quick learner with strong negotiating skills, with a track record of success who can inspire the same in others.
- Must be Senegalese and a Bilingual in French and English (which is our global company language).
At Reliance Health, we prioritize our people and their well-being. Our benefits package is designed to support your success, growth, and happiness. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- Remote-First Environment
Work from anywhere while staying connected to a vibrant, collaborative team. - Competitive Salary and Benefits
We offer a salary that’s benchmarked against the best in the industry, ensuring your expertise and impact are fully rewarded. - Premium Health Insurance
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, because your well-being comes first. - Unlimited Leave
Take the time you need when you need it—no limits, no questions. - Meaningful Impact
Play a key role in transforming customer experiences and shaping healthcare innovation. - Collaborative Work Culture
Join a supportive, inclusive, and team-focused environment that celebrates diversity. - Growth Opportunities
Access tools, mentorship, and resources to elevate your skills and career. - Learning & Development Allowance
We provide an allowance to support your ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement.
Other Benefits
- Monthly fuel allowance
- Pension
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage
- Performance and annual Bonus
This is more than a job—it's a chance to grow, thrive, and make a real difference. At Reliance Health, your journey matters.