Sales Account Manager - Northampton

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction tools company is seeking a Sales Account Manager in Nottingham. This field-based role requires proactive customer interactions, relationship building, and the provision of technical solutions. Ideal candidates will have sales experience and a technical background. The role includes competitive salary, travel opportunities, and extensive onboarding.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped bonus

Private healthcare

33 days holiday including personal days

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license with willingness to travel.
• No more than six points on driving license.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Proven sales experience in any industry.
• Alignment with company values: commitment, teamwork, courage, integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational and strategic sales within designated territory.
• Build customer relationships by understanding needs and providing solutions.
• Demonstrate tools and software to customers.
• Achieve defined sales targets in the region.

Skills

Sales experience

Solution-oriented mindset

Excellent organizational skills

Technical background in Engineering or Construction

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

What's the role?

As a Sales Account Manager, you will be the face of Hilti, the very foundation of our business and direct sales model, and part of our community of 350+ Account Managers in Great Britain alone.

This field-based role involves having meaningful interactions with customers and taking a consultative approach to support them in improving productivity, safety, and sustainability through Hilti Tools and Software.

What does the role involve?

1. You will be responsible for the operational, organisational, and strategic sales and account management of your territory.
2. Driving to customers in your designated region Monday-Friday, to build relationships and expand business by understanding customer needs and providing Hilti solutions.
3. Demonstrating our innovative tools and state-of-the-art software to your customers.
4. Utilising the Salesforce CRM system effectively.
5. Working towards defined sales targets in your region.

What you need is:

• Have a full, manual UK driving license and willingness to travel for site visits Monday to Friday.
• No more than six points on your driving license.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK; note that visa sponsorship is not available due to salary thresholds.
• Proven sales experience, in any industry.
• Interest or background in Engineering, Construction, or Technical fields is advantageous.
• Solution-oriented mindset to uncover customer needs and provide suitable solutions.
• Alignment with our values: commitment, teamwork, courage, and integrity.
• Resilience and adaptability to engage with all customer levels, from Site Operators to Managing Directors.
• Drive, curiosity, motivation, and a passion for learning and growth.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage time and priorities autonomously.

Who should apply?

We welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds who are eager to develop a career in sales. Success at Hilti depends on teamwork and ability, regardless of industry experience.

What do we offer?

• A competitive base salary with uncapped bonus potential.
• 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 two consecutive years of high performance via our Star Development Programme.
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus paid days off for personal milestones and life events.
• Option to purchase additional leave days.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, wellbeing support.
• 6% pension contribution.
• Company vehicle and fuel/charging card.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Branded workwear.
• £2,000 referral bonus for successful candidate referrals.