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WHAT'S THE ROLE?
As an Account Manager, you are the face of Hilti and the very foundation of our direct sales model. This role is all about having meaningful interactions with customers and taking a consultative approach to support them in improving productivity, safety, and sustainability.
About Hilti
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. We build strong customer relationships to create products and solutions that make construction better. Our passionate and inclusive global team of 34,000 employees across more than 120 countries explores possibilities, leverages their potential, owns their personal development, and grows lasting careers. Hilti Great Britain has been recognized as a top employer for nearly two decades and is currently ranked in the top 20 UK’s Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work institute.
What does the role involve?
* Visiting sites and customers in the field, asking open questions to understand their needs, and turning this into tailored solutions.
* Demonstrating our innovative products and state-of-the-art software to customers on-site.
* Developing ‘focus’ customers by building relationships and uncovering new business leads.
* Managing your sales area operationally, organizationally, and strategically, utilizing the CRM system Salesforce.
What do we offer?
* A passionate and inclusive global team with a caring, performance-driven culture.
* Extensive onboarding, training, and company events in Manchester.
* Incentives such as trips to New York City, Milan, and Miami for top performers.
* Minimum 10% salary increase after 2 consecutive years of high performance through our Star Development Programme.
* 33.5 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays), with options to buy additional days.
* Private healthcare, life insurance, wellbeing support, 6% pension contribution, company vehicle, fuel/charging card, laptop, and mobile phone.
* £2,000 reward for referring a successful candidate.
What you need is
* Customer-facing/sales experience in any industry.
* Solution-oriented approach to uncover customer pain points and needs.
* Alignment with our values: commitment, teamwork, courage, and integrity.
* Resilience and adaptability to engage with all customer levels.
* Drive, motivation, curiosity, and excellent organizational skills.
* Essential: Full manual UK driving license; points and expiry dates to be disclosed if applicable.
Who should apply?
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds; prior sales or construction experience is not required. Success depends on teamwork and ability. Please apply for a single role only. The process includes an online assessment, a short pre-recorded video interview, and possibly travel for interviews. We will keep you in our talent pool if no immediate role is available. Hilti is an equal opportunity employer, valuing contributions regardless of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or family status.
Nice-to-have skills
* Salesforce
Location
Irlam, England
Work experience
* Key Account Manager / Executive
Languages
* English
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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