Business Developer at Essilor

Main Responsibilities

• Develop New Wearers in East Africa, leveraging all existing Philanthropy initiatives and rolling out 2.5 NVG Inclusive Business models
• Work under guidance of 2.5 New Vision Generation (NVG) and Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) Management to develop and implement programs
• Work closely with each Country Manager to ensure consistency with Essilor Group strategy
• Build and leverage partnerships with new stakeholders: NGOs, hospitals, governments
• Coordinate with 2.5 NVG Global support functions: Operations, Merchandising, Technical
• Report progress and monitors KPIs
• Represent and support all Corporate Mission entities for the region: 2.5 New Vision Generation (NVG), Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF), Vision Impact Institute (VII) and others
• Reports directly to 2.5 NVG President in Singapore and works closely with EVF President in Paris
• Travelling time involved : approximately 75%

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experienced in Business Development, preferably within an NGO / Governmental or Medical Instruments environment
• Strong network within the medical community and government officials
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter and independent

Transversal Responsibilities

• All employees have a responsibility to contribute to the Group’s sustainability and in doing so ensure that we can continue to fulfill our mission of improving lives by improving sight.
• All business decisions and actions must serve and be in line with the Group’s sustainability goals and mission.