Sales Account Manager - Chester

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions company is seeking a Sales Account Manager in the West Midlands, UK, to drive growth and enhance customer satisfaction. The role involves visiting clients in the field to provide tailored solutions that improve productivity and solve problems. Ideal candidates should have a full UK driving license, customer-focused experience, and strong organizational skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction industry as part of a dynamic B2B sales model.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Experience in a customer-focused position, preferably as an account manager or in business development.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth and customer satisfaction within the construction industry.
• Visit customers in the field and present tailored solutions.
• Uncover customer pain points and provide value-driven solutions.

Skills

Customer focus

Organizational skills

Resilience

Solution-oriented approach

Drive and motivation

Job description

What's the role?

As a Sales Account Manager you will be pivotal in driving growth and customer satisfaction across the construction industry — You will become the go‑to expert, visiting customers in the field, positioning solutions to improve productivity, solve problems, and identify opportunities, ensuring meaningful impact in every interaction. Hilti thrives on a direct B2B sales model, meaning your impact is immediate and meaningful. You’ll be championing real change in productivity, safety, and sustainability by showing up and being present.

What You’ll Bring

• A full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points, and a willingness to travel to customer sites every weekday – Monday to Friday.
• Eligibility to work in the UK—please note that due to minimum salary thresholds, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for Account Manager roles.
• Experience in a fast‑paced customer‑focused position ideally as an account manager or in a business development position. or a qualified background in Engineering, Construction, or a technical field looking to transform your skills and experience in a new career.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently, managing your time and priorities effectively.
• Resilience and adaptability, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels—from Site Operators to Managing Directors.
• A solution‑oriented approach, with the ability to uncover customer pain points and present tailored, value‑driven solutions.
• A natural sense of drive, curiosity, and motivation to succeed, learn, and grow.

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Why Hilti

As a Sales Account Manager you will be pivotal in driving growth and customer satisfaction across the construction industry — You’ll become the go‑to expert, visiting customers in the field, positioning solutions to improve productivity, solve problems, and identify opportunities, ensuring meaningful impact in every interaction. Hilti thrives on a direct B2B sales model, meaning your impact is immediate and meaningful. You’ll be championing real change in productivity, safety, and sustainability by showing up and being present.