Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reigate and Banstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive global team as an Account Manager, where your role is pivotal in enhancing customer relationships and driving sales. This position offers the chance to engage directly with clients, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions that improve productivity and safety in the construction industry. You'll benefit from extensive training, a supportive culture, and exciting perks, including travel incentives and a generous holiday allowance. If you're motivated, curious, and ready to grow, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Incentives for top performers

10% salary increase after two years

33.5 days holiday

Private healthcare

Company vehicle

Laptop and mobile phone

£2,000 referral reward

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles or sales is essential.
• Ability to identify customer pain points and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites and customers, tailoring solutions to their needs.
• Manage sales area operationally and strategically using Salesforce.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Sales experience

Solution-oriented mindset

Excellent organizational skills

Resilience

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 new possibilities, leverages their potential, owns their personal development, and builds 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?

Your days will vary, but generally 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 operationally, organizationally, and strategically, utilizing our top-in-class CRM system, Salesforce.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At Hilti, you will be part of a passionate, inclusive global team with a caring, performance-driven culture. We support your growth with extensive onboarding, training, and company events in Manchester. Our perks include:

• 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 through our Star Development Programme.
• 33.5 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays) with options to buy additional days.
• Private healthcare, life insurance, wellbeing support, and a 6% pension contribution.
• Company vehicle and fuel/charging card, laptop, and mobile phone.
• £2,000 reward for referring a successful candidate.

WHAT YOU NEED IS:

Key qualities include:

• Customer-facing or sales experience in any industry.
• Solution-oriented mindset to identify customer pain points and provide suitable solutions.
• Alignment with our values: commitment, teamwork, courage, and integrity.
• Resilience and adaptability to interact with all customer levels.
• Motivation and drive to succeed.
• Curiosity to learn, develop, and grow.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage time and priorities independently.
• Essential: Full manual UK driving license; points and expiry dates should be disclosed if applicable.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with no prior sales or construction experience. Success depends on teamwork and ability, not background. Please apply for the role best suited to your skills; do not apply for multiple roles.

Apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button, uploading your CV, and answering brief questions. The process takes about 90 seconds. If selected, you will complete an online assessment and a short pre-recorded video interview (check your junk mail for these emails).

Support is available if needed; contact [emailprotected]. The process includes an interview with a Regional Manager, a day-in-the-life 'field ride,' and a final interview with a Sales Director, with expenses paid for travel.

If no current roles match, we will keep your details for future opportunities. Hilti is an equal opportunity employer, valuing contributions regardless of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or family status.