Account Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to enhance customer interactions and drive sales. This role involves visiting clients, demonstrating innovative products, and building strong relationships to uncover new business opportunities. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to improving productivity and safety in the construction industry. With extensive training and incentives for top performers, this position offers a rewarding career path. If you are driven, adaptable, and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and customers to understand their needs.
• Demonstrating products and software on-site.
• Managing sales area strategically using Salesforce.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Sales experience

Solution-oriented approach

Excellent organizational skills

Resilience and adaptability

Drive and motivation

Curiosity and passion for learning

Tools

Salesforce CRM

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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. Where strong customer relationships are creating products and solutions that are Making Construction Better. Hilti has a passionate and inclusive global team of 34,000 employees across more than 120 countries, exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development, and growing 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, but your activities will include:

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

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At Hilti, we foster a passionate and inclusive global team and a caring, performance-driven culture. You’ll be supported and recognized for your results through:

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

WHAT YOU NEED IS:

Key qualities and skills 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, integrity.
• Resilience and adaptability across all customer levels.
• Drive and motivation to succeed and overcome challenges.
• Curiosity and passion for learning and growth.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing time and priorities independently.
• Essential: Full manual UK driving license; points must be disclosed with expiry dates.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds; prior sales or construction experience is not mandatory. Success depends on teamwork and ability. Please apply for the role that best fits your skills and avoid applying for multiple roles.

Apply via the 'Apply Now' button, upload your CV, and answer brief questions. The process takes about 90 seconds.

SELECTION PROCESS

If shortlisted, you’ll complete a fun online assessment, a short pre-recorded video interview, and, if successful, participate in three stages: a regional interview, a day-in-the-life 'field ride', and a final interview with a Sales Director. Travel expenses are covered.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

If no current openings match your profile, we will keep your details for future opportunities.

COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

Hilti is an equal opportunity employer, valuing contributions regardless of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or family status.