Account Manager Trainee

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks an Account Manager Trainee for its Sales Development Program in Boston. This role offers recent graduates a platform for growth, providing extensive training and a clear pathway for rapid career progression. Trainees will develop customer relationships while leveraging competitive compensation and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates are adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and are ready to embrace a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Medical and Dental insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Educational reimbursement

Health and wellness days

Community service days

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous customer service and/or sales skills preferred.
• Ability to lead change and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service the full Hilti product line to customers.
• Review shipping documents and sales trends; correct inventory levels.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales skills

Leadership

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What's the role?

Are you a recent graduate? Or have you recently stepped into your career but want more responsibility and an accelerated career path? Then the Account Manager Trainee – Sales Development Program is the role for you!

What does the role involve?

• Sell, service, and promote the full Hilti product line directly to walk in customers and smaller field accounts; create innovative ways to drive sales through merchandising and product demo efforts.
• Review and analyze all shipping documents and sales trends; identify and make corrections to ensure correct inventory levels are on hand to drive sales.
• Post receipts, disbursements, and material returns; review reorder recommendations to ensure adequate replenishment of the Hilti Store.
• Expedite customer backorders and switch to locations that meet customers’ delivery requirements with the most cost-effective mode of transportation.
• Reconcile opening, closing, and annual physical inventories for the Hilti Store.
• Audit Hilti Store cycle counts, backorders, unconfirmed orders, and manual stock status transactions to ensure inventory levels are correct and consistent.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and storefront at all times; keep assigned equipment in good order.
• Additional duties as assigned.

What you need is:

• High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Previous customer service and/or sales skills preferred.
• Ability to lead change and adapt to a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Drive to develop strong and sustainable customer relationships.
• Must be willing to relocate within 18-24 months.

Why should you apply?

Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there, however, we have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. Throughout the program you will work with leaders who not only understand our business but have a passion for people development and helping others achieve greatness.

What do we offer?

Other than the ongoing training & mentoring mentioned above, you’ll be given everything you need to excel in your role. You’ll receive a generous compensation package for the work that you do with the possibility to earn bonus for going above and beyond. You’ll get great benefits including Medical and Dental insurance, generous Paid Time Off (including 2 days to go and give back to your local community however you want) educational reimbursement, health and wellness days – the list goes on.

Our account manager trainees earn between $53,500 – $55,500 + 11.5% at-target bonus per year, if all sales goals are met.Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training. The disclosed range estimate is for this particular job posting. Please be advised that a different location may result in a different range.