Vara - Key Account Manager Cairo based

What we do

Better breast cancer screening should be a universal offering to every woman in the world. Vara s AI-powered software platform, created with screening radiologists in Germany, mitigates much of the human subjectivity associated with reading mammography results and reduces the repetitive work screening physicians are routinely subjected to we re making breast cancer screening more effective, more measurable, and more accessible for everyone, everywhere. By democratising access to early screening around the world, we deliver measurable impact backed by clinical evidence. We are partnering globally, to deliver breast cancer screening where it is needed most.

As the first company from Europe s leading AI venture studio Merantix, Vara has grown since 2018 to become a 30-member international team. Our diverse team consists of highly motivated and ambitious entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and technology experts.

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To strengthen our business team, we are looking for a Key Account Manager (m/f/d) to support our launch in Cairo, Egypt! Together with you, we would like to scale and expand our existing business in Cairo.

Your role

As a Key Account Manager (m/w/d) you will report directly to our Head of Growth, Egypt and you will identify and grow business opportunities across Cairo. The following tasks fall within your area of responsibility:

• Identification and acquisition of new (self-funded) corporates, large enterprises, insurance companies, TPA s and HMO s.
• Management of existing customers and expansion of customer relationships.
• Oversee customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Achieve and overachieve individual monthly sales targets by delivering business value to our clients.
• Develop our offering and pitch for corporates, doctors and insurances together with our Growth team in Berlin.
• Reporting to the organization through CRM and other reporting tools
• Support in all phases of cooperation with our strategic partners in Egypt, e.g. strategic planning and execution of growth initiatives tailored to the Egyptian market.
• Be the spearhead of Vara in the Egyptian market - you will be on the front line, so your experiences and feedback are mission-critical to taking our company to the next level.

Your profile

• 5-7+ years of professional experience in a similar role. Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
• (must-have) Prior work experience in the insurance or pharmaceutical industry.
• (preferred) Prior work experience in the healthcare / medical field.
• (preferred) Significant network among the top level management of corporates (1000+ employees).
• Fluency in Arabic and English language skills at a business fluent level are required.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive results independently
• Excellent comprehension, very good analytical skills, exceptional commitment, great communication skills and proven ability as a team player.
• Willingness to take responsibility, to contribute to conceptual and operational planning sessions with strong ideas, to handle relationships with partners with an entrepreneurial perspective.
• Strong detail orientation, ability to think outside of the box, and cap to manage multiple projects in parallel in a highly dynamic and ever changing work environment.

What we offer

• Work flexiblyIn-office? From home? Somewhere in between? Whatever you prefer.
• Team Culture
  We host regular team nights and events to foster company culture and cohesion.
• Have time to relaxEnjoy your vacation allowance and take the time you need to recharge - we won t micromanage your time.
• Connect at our AI Campus
  Meet some truly exceptional humans at the AI campus home to countless inspiring startups, events, and opportunities to broaden your horizons.
• Competitive salary
  We regularly benchmark salaries within the tech and healthcare industry.
• Develop your career
  Dedicate yourself to impactful projects and have regular, meaningful career development sessions with your manager.