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Associate Territory Manager - SoCal

Role overview

Summary

This role supports Kaneka's sales efforts in the Southern California territory by providing technical support and education to healthcare professionals. You will engage with clinical stakeholders to drive product adoption and gather market intelligence to inform sales strategies.

Qualifications

  • Experience in medical device sales or related field.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to provide technical support during medical procedures.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of neurovascular technologies and clinical outcomes.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a key resource for physicians and hospital staff regarding product usage and procedural support.
  • Deliver intraoperative case coverage and technical support during neurovascular interventions.
  • Identify and help develop new business opportunities by engaging with clinical stakeholders.
  • Educate clinicians and technicians on product indications and procedural techniques through training.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Sales
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Kaneka North America

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • 5,001–10,000
Kaneka Corporation of Osaka, Japan is a $5 billion* producer of chemical products including resins, pharmaceutical intermediaries, food supplements, synthetic fibers, and fine chemicals. Kaneka North America comprises Kaneka Texas Corporation and Kaneka Nutrients L.P., which are located in Pasadena, TX. Kaneka Corporation was established in 1949 when its main products were caustic soda, soap, cosmetics, edible oils and electric wires. Later, the company diversified into polymers, fermentation, biotechnology and electronics, and other fields. Business activities now span a broad range of markets: synthetic resins, resin products, chemicals, foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electrical raw materials and synthetic fibers. Kaneka is a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical bulk, intermediates and fine chemicals, as well as the nutritional supplements CoQ10 and Ubiquinol. Since the 1960s, Kaneka has also been a technological pioneer in the development of polymers and polymer additives for consumer, industrial, packaging, electrical and many other industries. Due to its early research into the field of solar energy, Kaneka's expertise is making it possible to offer solar energy worldwide through its advanced photovoltaic systems. Our 3,300 employees (8,400 including subsidiaries) are meeting our customer needs on all continents. Kaneka has overseas subsidiaries in the United States, Belgium, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Vietnam, India, Taiwan and South Korea. Learn More: Kaneka Japan: http://www.kaneka.co.jp/kaneka-e/ Kaneka Pharma Europe NV: http://www.kanekapharma.com/ Kaneka Nutrients: http://www.kanekanutrients.com/ Kaneka Belgium NV: http://www.kaneka.be/ Kaneka Malaysia: http://www.kaneka.com.my/

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Job description

$125,000 Base Salary + Up to $95,000 Commission Opportunity

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as a key resource for physicians, hospital staff, and purchasing contacts regarding product usage, availability, and procedural support.
  • Deliver intraoperative case coverage and technical support during embolization coil procedures and related neurovascular interventions.
  • Support the execution of the territory’s strategic sales plan by assisting with customer outreach, product in-services, and field-based initiatives aimed at expanding product adoption.
  • Identify and help develop new business opportunities and sales leads by engaging with clinical stakeholders and participating in account development activities.
  • Educate clinicians, nurses, and technicians on Kaneka’s product indications, handling, procedural techniques, and clinical outcomes through hands-on and in-service training.
  • Gather and communicate market intelligence, customer feedback, and competitor activity to inform territory strategy and support sales planning efforts.
  • Represent Kaneka at regional conferences, physician workshops, and trade shows to increase brand awareness and support educational initiatives.
  • Assist with clinical trial efforts by recognizing potential patient cases and coordinating with the clinical affairs team to support enrollment.
  • Manage rep stock inventory in the field, ensuring compliance with company policies for handling, tracking, and traceability.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager and Territory Manager to implement targeted account growth strategies and product rollout plans.
  • Partner with the Marketing team to support educational initiatives that accelerate adoption of Kaneka’s neurovascular technologies among physicians and healthcare professionals.
  • Works in accordance with quality system procedures.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain complete and open lines of communication with other personnel, function, or department to facilitate operations and interaction in the organization.
  • Keep supervisor informed of status and progress, ensuring that regular and periodical communication takes place.
  • Maintain professional conduct, attendance, and high ethical standards in the workplace, complying with company’s policies and procedures.
  • Fulfill mandatory training requirements applicable for department and job duties as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by supervisor or management.

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