Case Assistant- Vascular | KwaZulu Natal

Areas of Responsibility

• In this role, the Case Assistant will use their newly obtained knowledge in the related field, to sell the full range of Cook Peripheral Interventional, Cook Interventional Radiology, Cook Embolisation, Angiodynamics Oncology, Getinge, Varian, and Cardionovum 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.
  
• 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 abovementioned SBU’s
  

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;
  
• Strong work ethics;
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – specially Excel and PowerPoint Outlook;
  
• Integrity, responsive, high commitment;
  
• Desire to win with a drive on results.
  

Benefits

• Basic and Travel Allowance
  
• 50% medical Aid and Provident Fund
  
• Fuel Card, Laptop, Cell and Data Allowance (Reimbursed) of R1300 per month