Field Engineer (Gauteng)

Hilti (Canada) Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilti as a Field Engineer and contribute to a high-performing engineering team. Utilize your background in civil engineering to secure business opportunities and provide technical support while collaborating closely with sales teams. With a strong focus on continuous learning and client relationships, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values your expertise.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

One-on-one coaching

Possibility to work abroad

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Proficient in technical software and applications.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Secure technical business opportunities and provide ongoing support.
• Manage sales processes and coordinate engineering resources.
• Build relationships and ensure client satisfaction with technical solutions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Consultative Selling

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Advanced Diploma in a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview:

We’re looking for Field Engineer with a background in Civil/Structural Engineering to join our Engineering team. This is no ordinary engineering job, as ours is a uniquely high-performing and supportive working culture.

Role Responsibilities:

Your Role Responsibilities will be as follows:

• Secure technical business opportunities through specifications and provide ongoing technical support to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the sales teams to convert specifications and approvals into sales, while fostering expertise in our engineering products among sales personnel.
• Maximize sales potential by identifying and pursuing sales opportunities with targeted customer groups and projects.
• Manage sales and application processes for key regional projects, coordinating all engineering and sales resources effectively.
• Develop, analyze, and manage business plans to cultivate and expand sales within your assigned customer base.
• Utilize your consultative selling skills to convince clients of the value proposition of our technical products, software and services.
• Build strong relationships with clients, helping them find innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide engineering support and training to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring top-quality service delivery.
• Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to secure product specifications within your assigned segment.
• Attain specifications and drive sales opportunities through targeted interactions with consultants and contractors.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to address client concerns using our engineering solutions and proactively generate new business leads.

What you need is:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced diploma in civil engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the construction industry obtained by working either on-site or in a consulting office.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous learning.

Why you should apply:

• Contribute to the success of a growing and innovative company in a dynamic industry.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
• Gain exposure to various aspects of the business, expanding your skillset and knowledge base.
• Make a tangible impact on our clients' success through your technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for professional development.

What do we offer:

You would be joining a company ranked 12th as a Top Employer, making Hilti a great place to work. We’ll give you the necessary resources you need to excel in your role, including one-on-one coaching, and a complete support network to help you day to day. We’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business – to work abroad, experience different job functions and tackle different markets.