Case Assistant, Medsurg, Vascular and Laparoscopy, East London & Umtata at Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

Reporting

• This position will report jointly to the Business Unit Manager based in Gauteng
• Preference will be given to a candidate residing in East London or Umtata

Areas of Responsibility

• Case Assistant in Marcus Medical (All SBU’s except Robotics) in the East London & Umtata Region.
• In this role, the case assistant will use their newly obtained knowledge in the related field, to sell the full range of Medsurg, Vascular and Laparoscopy products in a professional manner by calling on health care professionals and related role players i.e., Urologists, GI’s, Vascular Surgeons, Stock Controllers, Theatre staff etc.
• In this role the case assistant will be expected to maintain current business, by creating relationships with customers, in the shortest time, and service current business thereby.
• Responsible for the sales of the Medsurg, Vascular and Laparoscopy Portfolios;
• Maintaining existing business in the assigned territory.
• Scheduling and attending appointments with existing customers;
• Preparing stock for and attending theatre lists, to service the product related needs of the customers;
• Completion of weekly planner and activity report for submission to direct manager;
• Responsible for networking with and managing existing customers;
• Counting and management of Consignment Stock;
• Requesting and following up on quotations.
• General administration associated with the position.

Clear responsibility and accountability of the following SBU’s:

• ALL MEDSURG PRODUCTS
• ALL VASCULAR PRODUCTS
• ALL LAPAROSCOPY PRODUCTS

Administrative Duties:

• Reports
• Adhere to credit policies and procedures of the group.
• Maintain all administrative responsibilities associated with this position, monthly reporting on marketing activities.
• Ensure all product and marketing activities comply with legal and ethical standards.
• Managing all company expenses within the marketing budget provided.
• Adhere to any legal or medical requirements and inform management of changed requirements.
• Submit monthly reports to management.

Stock Management:

• Assist with Stock rotation and slow-moving identification and returns
• Assist Sales Managers with input from the field on stock ordering and give feedback on stock requirements from the field;
• Management of consignment stock allocated to customers on request from Sales Managers;
• Management of boot stock allocated and rotation of stock when needed to reduce unnecessary expiration of products;
• Giving feedback to Management on Consignment stock.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Graduate;
• Own car, travel in given region after hours;
• Desire to gain much needed experience in this Medical Sales Industry;
• Willingness to work hard and long hours when required.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree is a minimum requirement.
• Any medical and marketing qualifications would be a definite advantage.

Experience Required

• Medical experience during education is a preference and previous experience in a similar position in the Medical Industry would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the target group of customers will be an advantage;
• Computer literacy and proficiency on MS Office, specifically Excel (level 2 at least) and MS Word are a requirement for this position.
• Clinical and product knowledge will be a definite advantage.

Skills/Competencies

• Advanced planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, while using discretion in decision making and sound judgment in problem solving.
• Demonstrated follow-through, initiative, attention to detail and drive for continuous improvement.
• High level of energy and stress tolerance required.
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• High level of motivation and vision and results orientated.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Time management to be efficient.
• Work Ethics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – especially Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Integrity, responsive, high commitment.
• Desire to win with a drive on results.

Benefits

• 50% Pension and Medical Aid
• Travel allowance. 
• Fuel Card and a reimbursive Cell and Data Allowance of R1069pm.  
• Laptop