Case Assistant - Vascular Surgical Devices | Johannesburg at Salesworx Recruitment (Pty) Ltd

Job Description

• In this role, the Case Assistant will use their newly obtained knowledge in the related field, to sell the full range of Peripheral Intervention and Embolisation products in a professional manner by calling on health care professionals and related role players i.e., Vascular Surgeons, Interventional Radiologists, Stock Controllers, Theatre Staff etc.
• The Case Assistant will be expected to maintain current business, by creating relationships with customers, in the shortest time, and service current business thereby. 

Areas of Responsibility

• 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.

Administrative Duties:

• 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 Manager 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 Manager;
• 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

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 such as Vascular or any experience 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 is 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 – specially Excel and PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Integrity, responsive, high commitment;
• Desire to win with a drive on results;

Additional Requirements

• Preference will be given to a candidate residing in the Johannesburg area;
• Own reliable vehicle with travel in the Western Cape region, even after hours;
• Someone wanting to gain much needed experience in this Medical Sales Industry;
• Willingness to work hard and long hours when required.
• OWN RELIABLE CAR WITH A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS ESSENTIAL