Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stevenston; 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 in the construction sector. This dynamic role involves visiting clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored solutions. You will be part of a passionate team that values innovation and customer satisfaction. With extensive training and performance incentives, including exciting trips and a generous benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to grow their careers in a supportive environment. If you're driven, adaptable, and eager to make an impact, this role is for you.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

Company vehicle

Laptop

Mobile phone

33.5 days holiday

Pension contribution

Performance incentives

Referral reward

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles, preferably in sales.
• Ability to understand customer needs and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers and sites to understand their needs.
• Demonstrate products and software on-site.
• Build relationships with focus customers and uncover new leads.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Sales experience

Solution-oriented approach

Organizational skills

Resilience and adaptability

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 possibilities, leverages their potential, owns their personal development, and grows 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 as an Account Manager will vary, but typically 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 the CRM system Salesforce.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At Hilti, you will be part of a passionate, inclusive global team with a caring and performance-driven culture. We support your growth with extensive onboarding and training, company events, and performance incentives such as trips to New York City, Milan, and Miami. We also offer a minimum 10% salary increase after two years of high performance, 33.5 days’ holiday, private healthcare, life insurance, wellbeing support, a 6% pension contribution, a company vehicle with fuel/charging card, a laptop, mobile phone, and a £2,000 referral reward.

WHAT YOU NEED IS:

Qualities and skills include:

• Customer-facing/sales experience in any industry.
• A solution-oriented approach 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.
• Drive, motivation, curiosity, and excellent organizational skills.
• Essential: Full manual UK driving license; points on your license should be disclosed with expiry dates.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We welcome candidates 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, and avoid applying for multiple roles.

Click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV and answer short questions. The process takes about 90 seconds. If selected, you will complete an online assessment and a short video interview. We will pay your travel expenses for in-person meetings.

If no suitable role is available now, we will keep your details for future opportunities and stay in touch.

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