Sales Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Manager to enhance customer relationships and drive sales in the construction sector. This role involves engaging with clients, understanding their needs, and offering tailored solutions through innovative products and software. Join a passionate and inclusive team that values commitment and teamwork, while enjoying extensive training and a caring culture. With opportunities for growth and performance incentives, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to make an impact.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Wellbeing support

6% pension contribution

Company vehicle

Fuel/charging card

Laptop

Mobile phone

33.5 days holiday

Incentives for top performers

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles or sales is essential.
• A solution-oriented approach to uncover customer needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers in the field to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Manage sales area operationally and strategically using Salesforce.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Sales experience

Solution-oriented approach

Organizational skills

Resilience and adaptability

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

Account Manager Job Description

As an Account Manager, you are the face of Hilti and the foundation of our direct sales model. This role involves having meaningful interactions with customers and taking a consultative approach to support them in improving productivity, safety, and sustainability.

Who is Hilti?

Hilti is dedicated to innovation that enhances productivity, safety, and sustainability in the global construction industry and beyond. We foster strong customer relationships, creating products and solutions that make construction better. Our passionate and inclusive global team of 34,000 employees across more than 120 countries explores possibilities, leverages potential, owns personal development, and grows lasting careers. Hilti Great Britain has been recognized as a top employer for nearly two decades and is ranked among the top 20 UK’s Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work institute.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Visiting sites and customers in the field, asking open questions to understand needs, and providing tailored solutions.
• Demonstrating innovative products and state-of-the-art software on-site.
• Developing focus customers by building relationships and uncovering new business leads.
• Managing your sales area operationally, organizationally, and strategically, utilizing the Salesforce CRM system.

What Do We Offer?

• A passionate, inclusive global team and a caring, performance-driven culture.
• Extensive onboarding, training, and company-wide events in Manchester.
• Incentives for top performers, including trips to New York City, Milan, and Miami.
• A 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, a 6% pension contribution, company vehicle, fuel/charging card, laptop, and mobile phone.
• A £2,000 reward for referring a successful candidate.

What You Need Is:

• Customer-facing or sales experience in any industry.
• A solution-oriented approach to uncover customer pain points and needs.
• Alignment with our values: commitment, teamwork, courage, and integrity.
• Resilience and adaptability to meet all customer levels.
• Drive, curiosity, organizational skills, and a full manual UK driving license.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds; previous experience in sales or construction is not required. Success depends on teamwork and ability. Please apply for only one role, and if suitable, you will be assigned to the best fit.

Apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button, uploading your CV, and answering brief questions. The process includes an online assessment and a short pre-recorded video interview. We will cover travel expenses for interviews.

If no current role matches, 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.