Sales Manager

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Manager, where you will be the face of direct sales, engaging with customers to enhance productivity and safety. This role offers a dynamic work environment with diverse challenges, from managing sales areas to building lasting relationships. With extensive onboarding and a performance-driven culture, you'll have the opportunity to grow and succeed. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday, and perks like a company vehicle and healthcare. If you are motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn, this could be 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.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing time and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Visiting sites and customers in the field to understand their needs.
• Demonstrating innovative products and software to customers.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Sales experience

Solution-oriented approach

Organizational skills

Resilience and adaptability

Drive and motivation

Curiosity and passion for learning

Education

Full manual UK driving license

Tools

Salesforce

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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. Where a passionate and inclusive global team of 34,000 employees across more than 120 countries is exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development, and growing lasting careers. Hilti Great Britain has been consistently recognised 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?

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 to customers on-site.
3. Further developing ‘focus’ customers by building relationships and uncovering new business leads.
4. Managing your sales area operationally, organizationally, and strategically, utilizing the CRM system Salesforce.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At Hilti, we have a passionate and inclusive global team and a caring, performance-driven culture. This is a place where you can grow, supported by colleagues, with results recognized and rewarded.

• Extensive onboarding & training process and companywide events in Manchester.
• Incentives for top performers, such as trips to New York City, Milan, and Miami.
• 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, 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:

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 succeed and overcome challenges.
• Curiosity and passion for learning and growth.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing time and priorities autonomously.
• Essential: Full manual UK driving license to visit customers on-site 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. Please disclose points and expiry dates if applicable.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds; prior sales or construction experience is not required. Success depends on teamwork and ability. Please apply for the role best suited to your skills; do not apply for multiple roles.

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

**SALES ONLY**

If shortlisted, you'll complete an online assessment and a pre-recorded video interview. Watch your junk mail for communications.

For application support, contact [emailprotected].

The process involves three stages: first interview with a Regional Manager, a 'day-in-the-life' field ride, and a final interview with a Sales Director. Travel expenses are paid.

If no current roles match, we will keep your details for future opportunities and stay in touch.

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