Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Prestwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Account Manager to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. This dynamic role involves engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. You'll have the chance to showcase innovative products and utilize top-tier CRM systems while enjoying an inclusive workplace culture. With extensive training, performance incentives, and a generous benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals eager to grow their careers in a supportive environment. Join a team that values diversity and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Extensive onboarding & training

Incentives for top performers

33.5 days’ holiday

Private healthcare

6% pension contribution

Company vehicle

Company laptop

£2,000 referral reward

Qualifications

• Customer-facing/sales experience in any industry.
• Solution-oriented approach to uncover customer needs.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing time.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and customers to understand their needs.
• Demonstrating products and software to customers.
• Managing sales area operationally and strategically.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Sales experience

Solution-oriented approach

Organizational skills

Resilience and adaptability

Drive and motivation

Curiosity and passion to learn

Education

Full manual UK driving license

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

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.

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.

Who is 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 are Making 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 ranked in the top 20 UK’s Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work institute.

What Does the Role Involve?

In your role as an Account Manager, no day will be the same. Your activities will include:

1. Visiting sites and customers in the field, asking open questions to understand their needs, and turning this into tailored solutions.
2. Demonstrating our innovative products and state-of-the-art software to customers on-site.
3. Developing ‘focus’ customers by building relationships and uncovering new business leads.
4. Managing your sales area operationally, organizationally, and strategically, utilizing the top-in-class CRM system, Salesforce.

What Do We Offer?

At Hilti, we foster a passionate and inclusive global team and a caring, performance-driven culture. We offer:

• Extensive onboarding & training and companywide events in Manchester.
• Incentives for top performers, including trips to New York City, Milan, and Miami.
• A minimum 10% salary increase after two 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, and wellbeing support.
• 6% pension contribution.
• Company vehicle and fuel/charging card.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• £2,000 reward for referring a successful candidate.

What You Need Is:

Key qualities for an Account Manager include:

• Customer-facing/sales experience in any industry.
• Solution-oriented approach to uncover customer needs and provide suitable solutions.
• Alignment with our values: commitment, teamwork, courage, and integrity.
• Resilience and adaptability to meet all customer levels.
• Drive and motivation to achieve success and overcome challenges.
• Curiosity and a passion to learn and grow.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing time and priorities independently.
• Essential: Full manual UK driving license to visit customers on-site five days a week. Please disclose points and expiry dates if applicable.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. Some of our best account managers joined with no prior experience in sales or construction. Success at Hilti depends on teamwork and ability, regardless of background.

Please do not apply for multiple roles; the team will assign you the best fit based on your skills.

Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and answer short questions. The process takes around 90 seconds.

**SALES ONLY**

If shortlisted, you will complete a fun online assessment and a short pre-recorded video interview. Watch for emails, including junk mail!

For support, contact [emailprotected].

The process includes three stages: a first interview with a Regional Manager, a 'day-in-the-life' field ride, and a final interview with a Sales Director. Expenses for travel are covered.

If no current openings suit you, we will keep your details in our talent pool for future opportunities and stay in touch.

Hilti values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We appreciate contributions from all team members regardless of sex, gender identity/expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or family status.