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