Account Manager - Secunda (Talent Pool)

Findojobs South Africa; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider is looking for a sales-focused individual to join their team in Secunda, KwaZulu-Natal. In this role, you will develop sales, manage relationships with customers, and ensure effective product demonstrations. Applicants should have sales experience, a degree/diploma, and strong communication skills. You'll enjoy significant responsibility and the opportunity for career growth in a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Van full of tools

One-to-one coaching

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant sales or direct technical sales experience in the construction or heavy-duty industry.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a solution-oriented mind-set.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales within assigned territory and achieve targets.
• Build relationships with partners, contractors, and system integrators.
• Effectively demonstrate and service Hilti products.

Skills

Sales experience in Construction/Heavy Duty Industry

Strong communication skills

Proficient in SFDC or SAP CRM

Proficient in MS Office

Strong drive to meet performance targets

Education

Completed degree/diploma

Job description

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a sales-focused individual to join our high-performing team within our petrochemical segment, based in
Secunda. In this role you’ll be working with our customers, sales teams, contractors and engineering teams to drive the sales
of all Hilti’s products and services. This is no ordinary sales job - ours is a uniquely high performing and supportive working
culture.

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 the 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 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 ensure 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 degree/diploma (preferred but not a must).
• Relevant sales / direct technical sales experience in the relevant sector i.e. Construction/Heavy Duty Industry.
• Proficient in SFDC or SAP CRM7.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong drive to consistently meet performance targets.
• An agile approach to solving problems, with a solution-oriented mind-set.
• Strong business acumen, with a team orientated attitude.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.

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.