Account Manager - (Eastern Cape / Western Cape / KwaZulu-Natal Region) Talent Pool

Role Overview:

We’re looking for Account Managers who will take ownership of market share for Hilti for all activities in the assigned territory and segment and further develop profitable sales. This is no ordinary sales job - ours is a uniquely high performing and supportive working culture.

We are looking for the following:

• Account Managers (Customer Facing – Eastern Cape / Western Cape / KwaZulu Natal / Gauteng)

This is a “bench-role” which exists for the purpose of talent pipeline creation to address our future hiring needs as they become active.

Role Responsibilities:

You will take ownership in the assigned territory to develop sales by utilizing all elements of our sales process to effectively analyze, implement, and control the opportunities within the territory to achieve the assigned targets for defined territory or market segment. You will find yourself in a variety of places such as construction sites, industrial plants, or in offices and warehouses – across the different segments we are in i.e., industry, energy, or construction.

You will also build fruitful working relationships with all levels - partners, contractors, system integrators & end users, and actively manage and develop the growth of key products within the sales territory by targeting the appropriate customer groups and ensuring successful introduction of new products. You will ensure the appropriate level of coverage is given to both buying and potential customers within the customer platform, to develop profitable growth.

You will actively and effectively demonstrate, service, train, and (where appropriate) test Hilti products; and to be successful you must understand the market thoroughly and know the players, therefore you will obtain information on competition, market price levels, new launches, seminars, new outlets, quality issues, product deliveries and report in monthly reports.

What you need is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Completed tertiary level qualification is a plus (engineering/technical qualification preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years Technical Sales Experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills/stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in the relevant segment/industry.
• Strong operational, process, time management and administrative skills.
• Negotiation, listening, communication (English written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• An agile approach to solving problems, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong business acumen, with a team-oriented attitude.

Why You Should Apply?

Year upon year we are recognized as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers globally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of different backgrounds and experiences - success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability.

What We Offer:

We’ll give you everything you need to excel in your role, including your own van full of tools and one-to-one coaching; you’ll manage your own book of business while being part of a friendly team. We’ll give you lots of responsibility, including your own portfolio of customers and we’ll trust you to deliver outstanding results.

Day to day you’ll report to your sales manager, who will also be there to support you with your training and development. Show us what you’re made of, and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – and gain experience in different job functions. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.